For those interested in what happens in loftus hall after darkness falls. The estate has a legendary, centuriesold history of paranormal activity. About us loftus hall the most haunted house in ireland. Loftus hall is a large mansion house situated on the hook peninsula. Book your tickets online for loftus hall, hook head. Historic houses in ireland arent just fun things to see. Also the events are described in the book true ghost stories written by marchioness townshend and maude ffoulkes first. Loftus hall is located on the stunning hook peninsula in county wexford, and it is fast becoming one of the south easts must see attractions. We look forward to welcoming you again to loftus hall on your next visit to ireland.
There are many versions im sure, however this version is one that has been told from father. Built on the site of the original redmond hall, it is said by locals to have been haunted. This area is a famous site in irish history, known as the place where ireland was lost and won. It is extremely hard to judge the tours suitability for individual children, as each child is different, and as was mentioned in a previous response, it can often the the case that the children are fine but the parents come away from the tour more scared. Its historic walls have seen invasion, capture, plague, famine, and numerous personal tragedies. Loftus hall was also home to two notable families that shaped and contributed to the history of county wexford, the historic home now harbours countless ghosts and trapped spirits, as well as a much older tenant. Above image courtesy of aiden quigley, current owner of loftus hall and. Loftus hall is a large country house on the hook peninsula, county wexford, ireland. Redmond hall had been the residence of the redmond. For more details and to book your investigative night at loftus hall please go to.
Four books tell stories of rural regions often overlooked buildings and. Unlock the ancient secrets of the most haunted house in ireland this is the definitive book on loftus hall. Aug 05, 2018 loftus hall was also home to two notable families that shaped and contributed to the history of county wexford, the historic home now harbours countless ghosts and trapped spirits, as well as a much older tenant. The loftus family owned a hunting lodge known as dolly mount which was also to be found on mount pelier hill. Loftus hall was written as a companion in a series, as a close follow up to corvus hall, book 1 the irish phantom series and will be enjoyed to its fullest read in sequential order. Most haunted house in ireland has not revealed all its. Enjoy linked novellas that keep the tension high and build up to the final and thrilling conclusion. Built on the site of the original redmond hall, it is said by locals to have been haunted by the devil and the ghost of a young woman. Overlooking acres of a desolate and harsh landscape on the hook peninsula, county wexford, this three storey mansion owned by aiden quigley has been the subject of several paranormal investigations, including many by paranormal investigative team, irish ghost hunters. It left me wanting more i highly recommend this book. About loftus hall opening dates gallery conservation afterdark book now.
Loftus hall ireland loftus hall is a large country house on the hook peninsula, county wexford, ireland. In 1639, the loftus family vault was for the first time called upon to accommodate cousins not descended from abp. While the current loftus hall dates back only as far as the 1870s, the first building was erected on this spot in 1170 ce. Tom omahony joins paranormal investigator tim kelly and his team on an investigation of the infamous loftus hall. We recommend booking loftus hall tours ahead of time to secure your spot. There are many versions im sure, however this version is one that has been told from father to son and mother to daughter, over hundreds of years. In ireland, whenever conversation turns to ghosts, ghouls or haunted houses, one place appears on the list more than any other. Loftus hall is known as irelands most haunted house and with good reason. Loftus hall is a huge mansion which is best known as irelands most. Oct 31, 2016 loftus hall, a mansion in irelands county wexford, has long been considered the countrys most haunted house.
If ever a building fit the stereotype of a home haunted by its bloody and tragic past, this was it. Spend the day lost in the splendour and beauty of the grounds and gardens of the loftus hall estate. Nicholas loftus s son henry loftus had the following inscribed at the entrance. At the time, the loftus estate was ruled by charles loftus tottenham, who acquired immense power and wealth by marrying anne loftus. May, 20 it is extremely hard to judge the tours suitability for individual children, as each child is different, and as was mentioned in a previous response, it can often the the case that the children are fine but the parents come away from the tour more scared.
It has been reported that our family came from county mayo in ireland with later migration during the famine to boston in the usa. The hall was built on the site of a 12th century castle which was constructed by a norman knight, raymond les gros, who changed his name to redmond to adopt a more irish identity. A loftus and ireland history by simon loftus warts and all. The legend of loftus hall by chris rush, paperback barnes. Having lost his way on the hook peninsula, the stranger was invited to stay, and it wasnt long before he was playing cards and making a passionate impression on a young lady, anne tottenham. Renowned as irelands most haunted house, a take a 45 minute interactive tour of the ground floor, where the guide will reveal the fascinating history, and infamous legend of loftus hall. Looming over the windswept coasts of the hook peninsula near wexford, ireland, loftus hall certainly strikes the right look of a haunted abode. The town hall clock has faces north, east and west, but no face to the south as the residents of south loftus were reluctant to contribute to the cost. Oct 10, 2019 looming over the windswept coasts of the hook peninsula near wexford, ireland, loftus hall certainly strikes the right look of a haunted abode. Discover the story behind the most haunted house in ireland s ancient east. The legend of loftus hall dates from 1766, when the house was occupied by the tottenham family. The woman had felt this darker, older energy the day i first saw her, when she felt me as we both stood by the present gates.
The loftus hall which stands today on a baron edge of the hook peninsula in county wexford was built over the remains of redmond hall in 1870. In 1785 baron loftus, of loftus hall in the county of wexford. The strange stories of the haunted castle loftus hall. This novella is a combination of ancient legends, folklore and religions, all set in the modern age of today. Lady eleanor loftus nee rush was married to sir robert loftus the eldest son of lord adam loftus, first viscount ely left.
A dark stranger called to the door here during foul weather in 1765 a man who was discovered, during a latenight game of cards, to have a cloven hoof. Haunted by the ghost of a little girl and even the devil, loftus hall in wexford is thought to be ireland s most haunted house. Loftus hall a large country house on the hook peninsula, county wexford, ireland. The hall of dreams is a historical revision of loftus hall s dark history, written as a classic gothic novel. Loftus hall hosted overnight paranormal tours in october but the haunted house is worth a visit to wexford any time of year, writes vickie maye its home to irelands most haunted house. Book now loftus hall the most haunted house in ireland. Shadowy new book from ireland casts new light on its most haunted home. From the arrival of adam loftus in dublin in 1560, simon loftus traces the story of his family, piecing together fragments of history and legend spanning 350 years of ireland s history.
Loftus hall, irelands most haunted house, house tours, paranormal lockdowns, cafe. Loftus hall, the second book in the irish phantom series by bibiana krall, reads like a bronte classic. The making of modern ireland 16031923 by jc beckett. The legend of loftus hall perhaps it is because an ancestor of mine had the maiden name of redmond that i was told this story many times as a young child. What remains true today is that loftus hall is a grand attraction, scarred by its history and haunted by a love lost. It is a famous site in irish history, known as the place where ireland was. A loftus hall ghost story real paranormal experiences. At this point the visitor disappeared in a ball of flame. Wexford but see note below, which is described as an old rambling mansion, with passages that led nowhere, large dreary rooms, panelled walls, and a tapestry chamber. Ancient origins articles related to loftus hall in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. Loftus hall, on the windswept hook peninsula is a threestorey ninebay mans. We have installed cameras in 6 rooms of the house that.
This book uncovers all that lay hidden beneath its abandoned walls and has not. Loftus hall is known as ireland s most haunted house and with good reason. The property was deigned and constructed by the redmand family in 50 during the time of black death. On a recent trip to ireland, i poked around county clare and galway looking for loftus representation. The isolated house is set on 60 acres, overlooking a lonely stretch of the south east coast. Irelands historic houses ireland s great houses are like chapters of history cast in stone, running thick with culture, characters, conflicts and, of course, the odd dark stranger.
This story, which is found in texts from at least the 1930s, is very similar to one associated with loftus hall, county wexford. Ireland has long had a connection with the spooky and the occult. Wexford the loftus hall on a baron edge of the hook peninsula in county wexford was built over the remains of redmond hall in 1870. Oct 23, 2019 loftus hall is irelands most haunted house and loftus hall cannot be held responsible for any distress caused. It is situated on the r734, 50 km from wexford town. Wexford, ireland, 23 july 2018 a new book released on 23062018, loftus. Ancient origins articles related to wexford in the sections of history, archaeology, human origins, unexplained, artifacts, ancient places and myths and legends. One foggy night in 1765, a dark stranger called to loftus hall. Walk with us as we guide you through loftus hall, irelands most haunted.
Loftus hall visit the east of ireland irelands ancient east. I have read a lot of history books in my time, but nothing quite as unique. Loftus hall is a large mansion house on the hook peninsula, county wexford, ireland that is said to have been haunted by the devil and by the ghost of a young woman. As the stakes grew higher, anne dropped her cards onto the floor. In the 1700s, loftus hall was a magnificent, awe invoking building which dominated the edge of the hook peninsula in county wexford, ireland.
Sep 11, 2016 the legend of loftus hall perhaps it is because an ancestor of mine had the maiden name of redmond that i was told this story many times as a young child. Hook head rinn duain is a headland in county wexford, ireland, located on the east side of the estuary of the three sisters rivers. Jc becketts overview is an important milestone in irish historiography, a lucid combination. Fab actors and well told history lesson in super halloween style. Loftus hall is a huge mansion which is best known as ireland s most haunted house. Hook head rinn duain is a headland in county wexford, ireland, located on the east side of the estuary of the three sisters rivers the nore, the suir and the barrow it is part of the hook peninsula and is adjacent to the historic townland of loftus hall. Stormin normansa tour that takes you deep into the madness of medieval ireland. My family history is rooted in ireland so i love irish lore. Loftus hall is a desolate husk teetering on the edge of wexfords hook peninsula. Mar 14, 2019 loftus hall is a huge mansion which is best known as irelands most haunted house. Known as the most haunted house in ireland and said to be haunted by the devil himself, the fate of loftus hall as one of the most haunted places in ireland was perhaps set in stone due to its construction in 50 during the time of the black death. On the 20 july 1642, during the irish confederate wars, redmond hall was attacked by english soldiers.
Loftus hall hook head updated april 2020 top tips before. L ord tottenham had married anne loftus some years earlier and the couple had two daughters one. Photo taken by thomas beavis while on a tour of the hall where a ghostly image of a young girl and old woman appear in a window next to the front doorway. Loftus halls phantoms and creepy card games spooky isles.
Loftus hall is irelands most haunted house and loftus hall cannot be held responsible for any distress caused. Loftus hall is a 22bedroom period mansion on hook peninsula in county wexford. Loftus hall hook head 2020 all you need to know before. It was built as a replacement for the familys original castle which was located in houseland near portersgate during the 1650s the mansion came into possession of the loftus family due to the cromwellian confiscations and later the act of settlement in 1662. Apart from some very useful history, including on the cromwellian settlement, the plantation of ulster, the arrival of the huguenots and palatines in ireland, etc. Redmond hall had been the residence of the redmond family since around 50. If you believe the legend, then what drew the dark visitor to the hall. Was it the fate of this noble family or could it have been the history of bloodshed on this land for a thousand years or more. Located on the hook peninsula in county wexford, loftus hall has a long and fascinating past. Whether it be witches or a connection with mystical beings there is always something paranormal going on. Loftus hall irelands most haunted house my real ireland. The hall of dreams is stunning, informative, and thoughtprovoking, and gave me goose bumps right from the first poetic words. I have read a lot of history books in my time, but nothing quite as unique, gripping, or oneofakind as this book.
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