| Do you enjoy watching scary films and think that | | | | clutched her child and jumped from the window. |
| every noise you hear could be a message from | | | | Today, Lady Isabella knocks on doors in the hotel |
| beyond the grave? If so then you will probably enjoy a | | | | disturbing a few guests; however, it is probably the |
| stay in one of Ireland's most haunted hotels. | | | | haunting wailing of the baby that is heard which no |
| There is a host of haunted accommodation where | | | | doubt sends more shivers down spines. |
| you could stay; here are just a choice few: | | | | Dobbins Inn Hotel |
| Ross Castle | | | | This hotel was once a tower in the 13th century. |
| This castle is said to be haunted by several spectres, | | | | Family member Elizabeth Dobbin, who lived in the |
| including Sabrina and Owen, a couple who died whilst | | | | tower, had an affair with a soldier, much to the dismay |
| on a boat trip. An investigation took place in 2006 to | | | | of her husband who is said to have killed them both |
| try and prove the stories true once and for all, | | | | with his sword. Ever since this, Elizabeth is said to |
| however, it unfortunately didn't result in any substantial | | | | haunt the hotel by caressing sleeping guest's faces |
| evidence, the participants simply all agreed that there | | | | and disappearing into the big chimney. She has also |
| was something there. | | | | been spotted just keeping an eye on the reception |
| The Castle Inn | | | | area. |
| This Inn is believed to be frequented by the ghost of | | | | Kyteler's Inn |
| poet, James Clarence Mangan. The poet died of | | | | This Inn takes its name from Dame Alice Kyteler, |
| cholera and it is said that when he enters the Inn, the | | | | otherwise known as "Witch of Kilkenny". The reason |
| temperature drops and the mood darkens. | | | | for her title is because she had somehow managed to |
| Renvyle House Hotel | | | | survive several of her wealthy husbands. Accusations |
| This hotel seems to be haunted by some very | | | | then began to spread of wrongdoing and witchcraft. In |
| determined ghosts as they still haunt the hotel, even | | | | order to protect herself and her son, Alice bought their |
| after it has been completely rebuilt. The unexplained | | | | freedom, leaving their servant Petronella to be burned |
| goings-on have included; groans, doors opening and | | | | at the stake. It is therefore widely thought that |
| closing without any explanation, bedsheets flying off | | | | Petronella is the female ghost who haunts the grounds |
| and even hotel guests being thrown out of their beds. | | | | of the Inn. |
| Perhaps most frightening of all are the voyeuristic | | | | These hotels have a history of ghostly goings-on and |
| ghosts that have been spotted in the mirrors by | | | | prove to be very intriguing places to stay. Even if you |
| female guests who are undressing. | | | | don't see any apparitions, imaginations can run wild and |
| Ballygally Castle Hotel | | | | ensure you have a frightening stay at some of the |
| This hotel is said to be home to the ghost of Lady | | | | best haunted hotels in Ireland. |
| Isabella Shaw. She resides here because she was | | | | Whether you believe in ghosts or not, visiting these |
| imprisoned in the 17th century for giving birth to a girl | | | | hotels in Ireland will ensure an exciting and interesting |
| instead of a boy. Lady Isabella, broken-hearted, | | | | time for all visitors. |