Haunted Ireland

Take a tour across Ireland with these ghost stories from every county …

Ireland is an ancient land of magic, superstition and belief in otherworldly things, so it is no surprise that it is also rich in ghost stories.

These 32 terrifying tales have been handed down from generation to generation, carried from fireside to fireside by professional storytellers, or seanchaí, and are now collected and retold here for younger readers.

From witches to banshees to poltergeists, there's a spooky story or site to discover, wherever you are in the country – but are you brave enough to start reading?