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TRUE IRISH GHOST STORIES - COMPILED BY - ST JOHN D. SEYMOUR, B.D. - AUTHOR OF "IRISH WITCHCRAFT AND DEMONOLOGY" ETC. - AND - HARRY L. NELIGAN, D.I.R.I.C.
TO THREE LIVELY POLTERGEISTS W——, J——, AND G——, THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED BY THE COMPILERS - FOREWORD
"THE REVD. ——
CAPPAWHITE."
ST. JOHN D. SEYMOUR. - DONOHIL RECTORY,
CHAP. - I. HAUNTED HOUSES IN OR NEAR DUBLIN II. HAUNTED HOUSES IN CONN'S HALF III. HAUNTED HOUSES IN MOGH'S HALF IV. POLTERGEISTS V. HAUNTED PLACES VI. APPARITIONS AT OR AFTER DEATH VII. BANSHEES, AND OTHER DEATH-WARNINGS VIII. MISCELLANEOUS SUPERNORMAL EXPERIENCES IX. LEGENDARY AND ANCESTRAL GHOSTS X. MISTAKEN IDENTITY—CONCLUSION - TRUE IRISH GHOST STORIES - CHAPTER I - HAUNTED HOUSES IN OR NEAR DUBLIN
CHAPTER II - HAUNTED HOUSES IN CONN'S HALF
CHAPTER III - HAUNTED HOUSES IN MOGH'S HALF
CHAPTER IV - POLTERGEISTS
CHAPTER V - HAUNTED PLACES
A spirited anthology of Irish hauntings, this collection gathers dozens of personal accounts sent in by ordinary folk from every corner of the island. The editors sifted letters, newspaper replies, and whispered family tales, preserving the raw, often humorous tone of the original narrators. The result is a mosaic of cold‑room apparitions, restless spirits in ancient cottages, and sudden, unsettling encounters on mist‑shrouded roads.
Beyond the chills, the book offers a glimpse into early twentieth‑century Irish life, where superstition and daily routine intertwined. Readers will hear village priests, countrywomen, and curious gentlemen recount the same ghostly themes—unanswered lawsuits, mysterious noises, and inexplicable lights—each framed by the unique dialect and charm of its teller. It’s a lively, authentic portrait of a culture that still converses with the unseen, inviting listeners to step into the cottages and lanes where the past refuses to stay silent.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (300K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-11-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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