Historical Places
The Cookstown Ghost of Old Town Hill
The story of the Cookstown Ghost and the haunting of the grocery shop on Old Town Hill which attracted huge public interest in November 1874.
Myths & Legends
Myths and Legends
Myths & Legends
A Battle of the Giants and Washington in Flames – Picturesque Rostrevor
Rostrevor, Co. Down, is a lively village known for its magnificent setting, a wealth of history & folklore and the friendliness of its people.
Famous Folk
‘Toothless’ Shane – the Outlaw Hero of County Tyrone
Stories of the life and exploits of County Tyrone’s cunning outlaw, ‘Toothless’ Shane Bernagh remain popular today.
Historical Places
Antrim Round Tower and the Witch
Round towers are early mediaeval stone towers predominantly found in Ireland. Antrim Round Tower is one of the finest surviving examples.
Historical Places
Hy Brasil – The True Story of a Mythical Island
An island off the coast of Ireland – seen by many over a thousand years until it vanished only to reappear every 7 years
Forgotten Folk
Black Francis – The Highwayman of Fermanagh & Donegal
Black Francis was a famous highwayman in the late eighteenth century. His daring exploits have long been the source of local folklore
Forgotten Folk
James Haddock – The Ghost Who Gave Evidence in Court
The strange tale of James Haddock, a man who died in 1657 but whose ghost returned subsequently to give evidence in Carrickfergus Court
Forgotten Folk
Old Banagher Church and the Last Dragon in Ireland
Today Banagher old church stands quietly on its grassy drumlin. Its stories of saints, dragons, outlaws and holy sand are all but forgotten.
Forgotten Folk
Shane Crossagh – The Outlaw of the Glen
The fact that the name of Shane Crossagh remains synonymous with bravery and justice reflects his popularity in those most dangerous times.