Lifford Old Courthouse Ghost
Old Courthouse, Lifford
The Old Courthouse in Lifford stands as a testament to the town's rich history, but it's also home to a rather unsettling presence. Adam Grierson's spirit is said to roam these hallowed halls, a victim of a botched murder trial that left many questions unanswered. In the 1860s, Francis Bradley was put on trial not once, not twice, but three times for Grierson's murder, with each jury failing to reach a verdict. During the third trial, a priest attempted to summon Grierson's ghost, and the atmosphere outside grew ominous - the sky darkened, and horses whinnied in distress. The judge intervened, and order was restored, but the jury still couldn't agree on a verdict.