A friendly monk appearing as a reflection in a bedroom mirror, and mingling with unsuspecting wedding guests.

Guests waking to find spectral strangers in their rooms. A floating figure spotted in a corridor. A ghostly child and a dark secret.

With Halloween fast approaching, I recount my visit to Kinnitty Castle, one of Ireland’s most intriguing haunted hotels.

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Spirited Isle: Ireland After Dark is researched and presented by Jonathan.

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Three haunted theatres where the show may not be over, even after the final curtain.

From mysterious figures lurking in the wings to unexplained footsteps, ghostly faces and spirits said to linger among the seats, Ireland’s theatres have more than their fair share of backstage stories.

In this episode, I visit three supposedly haunted venues: Mullingar Arts Centre, Dublin’s Olympia Theatre, and Belfast’s Grand Opera House, exploring their fascinating histories and the eerie encounters reported by performers, staff and paranormal investigators.

And as the lights go down and the audience goes home, I ask whether these old theatres are keeping more than memories of the performances that once took place within their walls.

Have a story of your own? I want to hear it. Email content@spiritedisle.ie or visit spiritedisle.ie - home to Ireland's largest database of haunted locations, covering all 32 counties.

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Spirited Isle: Ireland After Dark is researched and presented by Jonathan.

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The banshee - Ireland’s legendary death messenger, whose mournful cry has been feared for generations.

From old tales of fairy women combing their hair by moonlight to stories of families who claim to have heard her warning, the banshee has remained one of Ireland’s most enduring supernatural traditions.

In this episode, I explore the folklore surrounding the banshee, from a 17th-century eyewitness account to modern-day encounters - including stories from my own family.

And finally, I look beyond Ireland to Scotland and America, where similar traditions followed Irish and Scottish families across the Atlantic.

Have a story of your own? I want to hear it. Email content@spiritedisle.ie or visit spiritedisle.ie - home to Ireland's largest database of haunted locations, covering all 32 counties.

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Spirited Isle: Ireland After Dark is researched and presented by Jonathan.

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