Roads in the area, Bandon

In the rolling countryside around Bandon, a rather unusual ghostly apparition has been spotted. This phantom woman on a white horse has become a local legend, with one notable encounter dating back to the nineteenth century. On that occasion, she gave a lift to a local man named Owen Kelly, who had failed to recognise her as a spirit. The story goes that she rode around in circles with Owen, eventually crossing a river three times, before vanishing into thin air and leaving him by the fence of his farmland.

Labbacallee, Glanworth

Deep in the Irish countryside lies Labbacallee, a wedge tomb shrouded in legend. This ancient monument is said to be the final resting place of a giant's husband, brutally killed by his wife Sheela after a heated argument. The story goes that Sheela hurled their bed at her husband, striking him with fatal force. His body still lies beneath the tomb, and locals claim that in times of national crisis, Sheela's anguished cries can be heard echoing through the landscape, calling out her husband's name.

Coastline, Glandore

Glandore's rugged coastline is home to a haunting legend. Cliodhna, the Banshee Queen, is said to have fallen in love with Keevan of the Curling Locks, a mortal, during a feast at Tir Tairngire. They escaped together in a ship, landing in Glandore. While Keevan went hunting inland, Cliodhna slept on the beach, but her rest was short-lived. Depending on the storyteller, she either drowned while sleeping or was tracked down by fairies and returned to Tir Tairngire. To this day, locals claim to hear Cliodhna's mournful cry, a deep and hollow roar, emerging from the caves along Glandore's cliffs when the weather is stormy.

Crumlin Road Prison, Belfast

Crumlin Road Prison, a foreboding Victorian-era jail, has a reputation for paranormal activity. One of the most intriguing incidents involves a visitor who lay in a coffin for a photograph, only to discover a strange face next to his in the captured image. While this could be dismissed as pareidolia, it's not an isolated occurrence. The prison is also said to be home to a phantom man seen walking down C Wing, and disembodied voices, both male and female, have been reported.

Oriel Lodge, Ballincollig

Oriel Lodge in Ballincollig has a spine-tingling secret. A husband and wife couple experienced a terrifying series of events pre-1930s when they encountered a ghostly presence. One night, they saw a white female phantom standing by the kitchen door. But that wasnt the worst of it - over three consecutive nights, they had their bed covers pulled from them by an unseen hand. Imagine waking up to find your bedding ripped off, with no one in sight.

Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Oranmore

Oranmore Lodge Hotel in County Galway is said to be haunted by a mysterious presence that makes its presence known with a simple yet unnerving action - tapping on the windows. While details about this non-threatening ghost are scarce, the hotel's reputation as a haunted location has piqued the interest of many paranormal enthusiasts. The hotel's long history and picturesque setting only add to the allure of this enigmatic haunting.