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Leap Castle
A priest was murdered at the altar by his own brother. An oubliette filled with skeletons was discovered. And something called 'the Elemental' roams the halls—not a ghost, but something older and more malevolent.
1250 - Present
County Offaly, Ireland
1000+ witnesses
Leap Castle is considered the most haunted castle in Ireland.
The History
According to historical records:
Built around 1250:
- By O’Carroll clan
- Saw centuries of violence
- Clan massacres occurred here
- Betrayals and murders
- Soaked in blood
The Bloody Chapel
The most infamous murder:
- One O’Carroll brother was priest
- Another murdered him at altar
- While saying Mass
- In front of family
- Chapel still stands
The Oubliette
A hidden dungeon:
- Prisoners thrown in
- Spikes at bottom
- Left to die slowly
- Discovered in 1900s
- Three cartloads of bones removed
The Elemental
Something worse than ghosts:
- Called “It” or the Elemental
- Decaying smell precedes it
- Not human, never was
- Primordial evil
- Awakened by séances
The Phenomena
Visitors experience:
- The Red Lady ghost
- Shadowy figures
- Pushing and touching
- Overwhelming dread
- The smell of decay
Modern Owners
Current residents:
- Sean Ryan family
- Musicians restored castle
- Live with the spirits
- Continue to witness activity
- Welcome respectful visitors