*This Article is written by Amanda Robinson, our Ireland Experience Designer.
Ireland is full of many beautiful castles, manor houses and mysterious venues, many of which come with an interesting history and many stories to tell. What better place to host your October based event than in a venue reaped in history and a high possibility of encountering a ghostly figure?
We’ve come up with a list of the most haunted venues in Ireland that’ll add a spooky twist to your experience in Ireland.
Malahide Castle, Dublin
One of the most haunted castles in Ireland, over hundreds of years, residents, workers, and visitors have all reported eerie happenings. The castle has a very long and at times, dark history. During the Battle of Boyne, fourteen family members sat down for breakfast together and by dinner, they were all dead. Malahide Castle has a beautiful dining room to accommodate up to 40 guests for a medieval banquet. Dine if you dare….
Leap Castle
The world’s most haunted Castle. Located in County Offaly in the hidden heartlands of Ireland, Leap Castle has a turbulent and bloody history, used as a fortress, home, and tomb. Leap Castle is home to many fascinating and sometimes horrific spirits. The castle is only open to visitors on request.
Ballygally Castle
Ballygally Castle is very proud of their own permanent resident and has even dedicated a bedroom to her, “The Ghost Room” in one of the turrets in the oldest part of the castle. Visitors cannot stay within Isabella’s room, however, if you’d like to sleep in a room close by, request a Tower Room.
Crumlin Rd Gaol
Lastly something a little different but worth a mention as it is somewhere I have personally experienced. Crumlin Rd Gaol is an interesting venue with a history filled with sadness and grief. The jail’s past of housing criminals has given it personality and a fair share of ghostly encounters.
However creepy it may be, it offers quite a different backdrop for an evening event.
At Ovation Ireland DMC, we love the challenge of finding the next new experience. With every programme we develop, we endeavour to create something truly bespoke. Our goal is to create a lasting memory.