Hells Fire Club:

The best-known Hellfire Club story is the one in which the Devil himself appears. According to legend, a stranger joined the club members at a game of cards. Then, when one of the players dropped a card on the floor, he bent down to retrieve it and saw that the stranger had cloven hooves instead of feet.

Another popular tale concerns a young farmer who was curious to find out what went on at the club’s secretive meetings. Climbing up Montpelier Hill, he was invited in by the members and allowed to witness the night’s activities. The young man was found the next morning trembling and terrified. Tradition says he spent the rest of his life unable to speak; unable to even remember his name.

Wicklow Gaol:Wicklow Gaol was, for many years, a place of horrendous atrocities in which prisoners were subjected to torture, starvation and death. Many might scoff at the idea of ghosts. Many others believe that a place such as this, with its dark and sordid history, could very well harbour the spirits of those who previously lived or worked here.Some of the strange unexplained events and encounters reported include:

• A man seen walking in front of the bars to the holding cell/dayroom on the ground floor.
• A woman in a full length black velvet cloak with the hood up seen walking towards the two rooms at ground level.
• A smell of roses or at other times bad smells sometimes emanate from Cell 5.
• A green mist floating around the main floor.
• A man seen walking from cell 19 to the end of walkway – some people have commented that he held his hands behind his back.
• A man seen standing in the far corner of the ship’s upper deck.
• Some women have reported feeling extremely uneasy on the upper deck, experiencing a sense of fear or apprehension.
• On the lower deck people often report seeing shadows out of the corner of their eye.
• On the top floor some visitors have reported seeing or hearing children crying.

Glendalough monastic Site:Glendalough has been a place of pilgrimage since the 6th century when St. Kevin lived there as a hermit and ascetic, attracting followers and establishing a monastery there.  Little is known for certain about Kevin, since the many stories we have were first written centuries after his passing. These stories and myths continue to fascinate and offer inspiration today.St. Laurence O’Toole was abbot in the Glendalough monastery and initiated reform before being appointed Archbishop of Dublin in 1162. It is believed that he remained a monk at heart and returned to Glendalough on retreat frequently.

Activity Level: Moderate/hard
Itinerary is subject to slight change depending on weather and other conditions.

Charleville Castle:

Located in County Offaly, in the Midlands of Ireland, and bordering the town of Tullamore near the Shannon River, Charleville Castle is situated in Ireland's most ancient primordial oak woods, once the haunting grounds of Ireland's druids.

Charleville Castle grew from paper doodles in early 1798 to grandiose plans by the end of that very eventful year in Ireland. It was built by Charles William Bury, Earl of Charleville, and was designed by Francis Johnston, one of the leading architects of the day.

Charleville Castle is said to be the finest example of gothic-revival architecture in the country. This is a veritable Gothic castle of grand proportions. It owes its "Tin Soldier Fortress" look to the celebration of victory over the third French revolutionary expedition to Ireland - the first decisive victory by Britain over the revolutionary republican movement, which was sweeping across the monarchies and their colonies at that time. 

It took fourteen years to complete this gothic dream, a monument not only to a now-forgotten power but also to the people who made it possible, the Irish craftsmen and impoverished people.

Tonight you will investigate the castle's many ghosts.

Activity Level: Low

Itinerary is subject to slight change depending on weather and other conditions.

Pat Noone's Fairy Farm:

Fairies, she-wolves and fertility stones: Strange tales from a hidden Ireland,

Pat Noone will welcome you to his farm with a warm Irish welcome, he will bring you on that hallowed ground past the standing stone, the fertility stone down the path to the cairn and then you walk into the fairy field. You will stand at the portal between the hawthorn trees which is where the Fairies come and go. It truly is a magical place and we know you will enjoy it and the stories Pat has to tell.

Pat is also an amazing healer. 

Leap Castle:

One of the longest continually inhabited Castles in Ireland, Leap Castle has a rich and fascinating history.  Leap Castle is thought to have been built in the early 1500’s by the O’Bannon clan.   The O’Bannon clan were the secondary chieftains under the ruling of the O'Carroll  clan.  The current building is thought to have been built over an earlier castle.  Before that the site was used by Druids for initiation ceremonies.   The castle has been home to much bloodshed and violence over the centuries.

The O’Carrolls were a fierce and brutal people, bent on domination.  They were known for their ruthless tactics, often killing others and each other on the path to supremacy.  The O’Carolls called Leap Castle their home until it was wrenched from their hands in 1642 by an English soldier of the Cromwellian forces named John Darby. 

 The Elemental is one of the most interesting spirits that reside at Leap Castle.  It is an entity that is shrouded in mystery and intrigue.  The first encounter, origin, and exact nature of the Elemental are unknown but many theories have circulated over the years. 

Two young girls have also been seen at Leap Castle. Emily & Charlotte. Emily is thought to be aged around 11 or 12 and Charlotte around 6 or 7. They are mainly seen playing in the main hall and running up the stairwell. They are believed to have lived at the castle during the 1600s and are thought to be the last of the O’Carrolls or the first of the Darbys. These are just two examples of spirits in this place, Sean Ryan will tell you all the stories and his experiences, and he might just play a few tunes for you too.

Activity Level: Low to Moderate

The itinerary subject to slight change depending on weather and other conditions beyond our control.

Aillwee Caves:

Expert guides will accompany and inform you during your leisurely tour. The tour consists of a 45-minute stroll through the beautiful caverns – over bridged chasms, under weird formations and alongside the thunderous waterfall which sometimes gently sprays the unsuspecting visitor! Marvel at the frozen waterfall and learn about the now extinct brown bears’ bones (ursos arctos).

The guides will bring you back to the overground world where you can browse and shop in a distinctly different gift shop which is housed in the award-winning complex that guards the entrance to the Burren underground.

Cliffs of Moher:

According to folklore, the cliffs are said to be home to otherworldly beings and mystical creatures.

These captivating myths and legends add an extra layer of enchantment to the already awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher, captivating the imagination and leaving visitors with a sense of wonder and mystery. The cliffs are also steeped in tales of ancient warriors, witches and giants. These captivating myths and legends add an extra layer of enchantment to the already awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher, captivating the imagination and leaving visitors with a sense of wonder and mystery as they stand on the edge of this dramatic natural masterpiece.

Legend has it that a witch named Mal became infatuated with Cú Chulainn, the valiant warrior of the Red Branch. However, Cú Chulainn did not reciprocate her feelings. Undeterred, Mal relentlessly pursued him throughout Ireland. Eventually, the chase led them to the southern region of the Cliffs of Moher, near the mouth of the Shannon River, where Cú Chulainn leaped onto an island known as Diarmuid and Grainne’s Rock.

St John's Castle:

King John's Castle also known as Limerick Castle is a 13th-century castle located on King's Island in Limerick, Ireland, next to the River Shannon. Although the site dates back to 922 when the Vikings lived on the Island, the castle itself was built on the orders of King John of England in 1200. One of the best preserved Norman castles in Europe, the walls, towers, and fortifications remain today.

Activity Level: Low to Moderate

The itinerary is subject to slight change depending on weather and other conditions that are out of our control.

Spike Island:

In the last 1300 years Spike Island has been host to a 7th-century Monastery, a 24-acre Fortress, the largest convict depot in the world in Victorian times, and centuries of island homes. The island's rich history has included monks and monasteries, rioters and redcoats, captains and convicts, and sinners and saints. 

Today the island is dominated by the 200-year-old Fort Mitchel, the star-shaped Fortress which became a prison holding over 2300 prisoners. It was the largest prison in the world at the time and there has never been a larger prison in Ireland or Britain before or since. 

Lingering Spirits

Centuries of history and horror have left their mark on the prison, which is now a tourist destination. In the 1980s, members of Ireland’s navy who were stationed on the island reported seeing dark figures standing over their bunks. During a recent investigation, the inn’s manager told the “Destination Fear” crew that he feels a lot of tension in cells where a violent prison riot took place in 1985.Armed with knives, inmates were able to overpower the guards and take control of the island. Several of the buildings were burned.

Visitors to the island have reported hearing phantom gunshots, believed to be left behind from a British occupation.I Other tourists have seen a soldier dressed in an old fashioned uniform sitting in front of a fireplace. In 2018, a visitor on a Halloween ghost tour snapped a photo with the apparition of a man standing in one of the long corridors.

Ghost Tour of Cork:

We aim to fright and delight!

Hilarious, horrible histories, local tales, ghost stories & hysterical shenanigans!

We take a trip through time into old Cork on streets from the 1700’s.

Taking in the sights & waking the dead as we have the time of our lives!

A genuinely local experience, interactive, factual, comic ( it’s some Craic!) with an odd & original slant on Cork’s diverse and dark history.

Cork Ghost Tour is loved by both visitors and locals alike!

Activity Level: Moderate

The itinerary is subject to slight change depending on weather and other conditions beyond our control.

Cork Gaol:

The rumours appear to be correct. Even during the initial restoration of the site, project staff became aware that something a little weird was present. Men’s voices were heard coming from the room next door, but if investigated no one could be found. Electrical items would be turned off and on or even moved from place to place, as if a curious child wanted to play with the equipment. The phantom child hypothesis also accounts for a brief encounter when someone felt a tug on their jacket, similar to the actions of a youngster trying to attract attention. There have also been manifestations of phantom women.

The apparitions don’t seem overly choosy as to when they appear, as they are seen both day and night. The women are tall and thin, dressed in smart eighteenth-century attire. They always avoid eye-contact with the living, perhaps oblivious to their presence. The figures normally disappear into the walls.

 One female member of staff who may have experienced the passing of one of these ghostly ladies. While alone in the AV room of the gaol, the witness heard a gentle swoosh similar to the sound of a long dress just behind her and felt the material brush the back of her leg. Elizabeth Kearns, manager of the gaol, is very straightforward and honest about the haunting. She does not promote or exploit the presences that she and the staff have come to coexist with. ‘These spirits were in here before we were,’ Elizabeth says, ‘therefore we give due respect to them and do not interfere. Similarly, they do not interfere with us – we have not experienced anything sinister.’

Charles Fort:

The haunting at Charles Fort arises from a shocking family tragedy.

When widower, Colonel Warrender, became Commander of the fort, he moved there with his only daughter, Wilful. Wilful was engaged to a young soldier and they married soon after her arrival at the Fort.

On their wedding night, during a romantic walk along the ramparts, Wilful noticed some beautiful flowers on the rocks below and expressed a wish that she should have some. One of the guards volunteered to climb down and get her a flower if her newlywed husband would take his place on guard while he did so. This was agreed and the young soldier asked his bride to return to their room and to wait for him there.

The climb down to retrieve the flowers took longer than expected, and after an hour of waiting for the guard to return, the young soldier fell asleep. Colonel Warrender was known to be an extremely strict commander, and while doing one last round before retiring for the night – he spotted what he thought was a guard asleep while on duty. He was infuriated and demanded that the guard stand up at once. But now in a deep sleep, the young soldier did not hear the Commander’s warning and when he did not stir, the angered Commander took out his pistol and shot him without a second thought.

The Commander approached the dead watchman, only to discover in the moonlight that it was in fact his new son-in-law. Medical attention was sought, but it was too late – he was already gone.

On learning that she had been widowed on her wedding night and by her own father’s hand, Wilful was overcome with grief and rage and threw herself from the battlements. Later that night, her father also took his own life.

Wilful now appears as a lady in white, wandering through the vast fortress. Witnesses have spotted her – still dressed in her wedding gown – ascending the stairs in the building she shared with her father, before vanishing into thin air. She was also spotted around children whose parents were stationed at Charles Fort, smiling down at them from a stairway and watching over them as they slept. Many soldiers reported hearing disembodied groans and spotting her walking through walls. More recent witnesses have included the manager of a local hotel, who claimed to have seen her one New Year’s Eve while looking out a window over towards the Fort. Another was out running near the Fort and felt a hand interlock with his while securing his shoe and leaning on a wall.

Drombeg:

Out of all these ancient megalithic sites, Drombeg stands out as one of the most intact and most popular stone circles to visit in Ireland.

The word Drombeg means “the small ridge” when translated from the Irish language, and as previously mentioned, it is also referred to as the “Druids Altar” by the locals. 

Visiting Drombeg Stone Circle offers a glimpse into Ireland’s ancient pagan traditions and past. 

In 1957 the site was excavated by archaeologists who discovered an ancient firepit in the middle of the circle. 

Inside the pit were the cremated remains of an adolescent child. This is one of the reasons why it is believed to have been a site of human sacrifice.

Activity Level: Low

Itinerary subject to slight change depending on weather and other conditions beyond our control.

We are bringing you to our surprise location where we will stay overnight, you get to investigate all day and all night long. 

We Can't give you information about this venue but it was one of the places that Chris investigated while doing the TV program "Spooked Ireland".

Activity Level: Low

The itinerary is subject to slight change depending on weather and other conditions beyond our control.

Rock of Cashel:

Set on a dramatic outcrop of limestone in the Golden Vale, The Rock of Cashel, iconic in its historic significance, possesses the most impressive cluster of medieval buildings in Ireland. Among the monuments to be found there is a round tower, a high cross, a Romanesque chapel, a Gothic cathedral, an abbey, the Hall of the Vicars Choral and a fifteenth-century Tower House.

Originally the seat of the kings of Munster, according to legend St. Patrick himself came here to convert King Aenghus to Christianity. Brian Boru was crowned High King at Cashel in 978 and made it his capital.

In 1101 the site was granted to the church and Cashel swiftly rose to prominence as one of the most significant centres of ecclesiastical power in the country.

The surviving buildings are remarkable. Cormac’s Chapel, for example, contains the only surviving Romanesque frescoes in Ireland.

The Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s most spectacular and – deservedly – most visited tourist attractions.

Duckett's Grove:

Visions of Duckett family ghosts in ruins

Many visitors to the ghoulish grove claim to have witnessed members of the Duckett family walking within the ruins. 

The spirit of William Duckett has been seen and often sensed within the entrance area, and some claim to have seen him ride a white horse around the grounds of the site. 

The disembodied voices of spectral servants have also been heard, and the sound of cutlery has been noted coming from the once-busy kitchen area. 

A demonic dog with long, shaggy hair and blazing red eyes has also been seen patrolling the area, much to the terror of witnesses.

Tales of strange lights floating throughout the property are often told by locals, and the sight of a ghastly horse and carriage has been witnessed at the entrance to the building by some unlucky passers-by. 

A well-known story concerns a man who was passing the house on horseback late one night. 

Upon passing the gate, his horse stopped, frozen in fear. 

The man tried to snap the horse from this terrifying trance, but was unable to. 

When he placed his holy rosary beads around the horses neck, this strange phenomenon was lifted, and they set about their way once more.

Fitzpartick's Castle:

The original house, Mount Mapas was built in 1740 by Col. John Mapas, although records show that a building or buildings stood here at a much earlier date. By 1755 it was acquired by a Captain Maunsell who was succeeded by a Colonel Loftus in 1770.

The Colonel's stay was a short one; in 1772 he advertised the castle and its 150 acres for sale despite his short tenure. During his time in residence however, Colonel Loftus and his nephew converted the barren stoney soil to meadow and pasture and cut a road around the hill, his successor was Lord Clonmel who in 1790 improved the estate further spending £3,000 in the process, a handsome sum of money in the early 19th century.

The name Robert Warren is very much associated with the Castle and it was he who in 1840 enlarged the house and called it Killiney Castle. He also restored and added to the monuments on the hill, repairing the obelisk originally erected by Col. Mapas and donated land and most of the money for the building of Killiney parish church. 

In the 20th Century Killiney Castle was used by the Black & Tans, the IRA and the Republicans in the civil war before being burnt by Free State Troops. It was requisitioned by the Government during the 1939-45 period and used as billets for the army

Killiney Castle exchanged hands again with the late Paddy and Eithne Fitzpatrick taking over the helm in the 1970's, transforming it into a first class hotel and renaming it Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel. Today their daughter Eithne Fitzpatrick Scott-Lennon owns the hotel and together with her family continues to guide the way to its continued success, whilst maintaining the original Castle charm and Irish welcome long associated with the Castle.

Activity Level: Low/Moderate

Itinerary subject to slight change depending on weather and other conditions beyond out control.

We bring you to the airport today to catch your flight back home. We are sad to see you go and wish you a very safe flight and hope that you come back to us again soon.