Lepers of St Audoen's
St Audoen's Church in Dublin is said to be haunted by the spirits of lepers. This eerie presence is part of a larger complex of paranormal activity surrounding the church and its grounds. While the lepers are believed to be the main entities haunting the church, the area outside is home to another ghostly figure, a green lady often identified as Darkey Kelly, a woman who was executed for killing her unborn child or possibly five men.
Historically, leprosy was a significant problem in Ireland, and it's possible that the lepers said to haunt St Audoen's Church may have been patients from a nearby hospital or sufferers who came to the church seeking solace. The green lady, believed to be Darkey Kelly, adds another layer of intrigue to the location's paranormal activity. According to local legend, Kelly was a notorious figure who met a grisly end, and her spirit is thought to haunt the area outside the church.
St Audoen's Church dates back to the 12th century and is one of Ireland's oldest churches.
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