The Limerick & Cork Haunted Ireland Experience
Castles, Gaols & Halloween in Ireland’s Paranormal Heartland
Journey into some of Ireland’s most legendary haunted locations during an unforgettable paranormal adventure through Limerick, County Clare, and Cork. Investigate medieval castles, historic prisons, former hospitals, haunted hotels, and the infamous Spike Island while experiencing Irish history, folklore, and the ancient traditions of Samhain during Halloween weekend.

The Limerick & Cork Haunted Ireland Experience
Cork, Killarney & the Wild Atlantic Edge
OCTOBER 26–NOVEMBER 2, 2027 — Hosted by Paranormal Investigative Tours
Spend eight unforgettable days exploring Ireland’s darker history and most celebrated paranormal locations. Beginning in Limerick, the journey includes Bunratty Castle, an evening medieval banquet, King John’s Castle, and exclusive opportunities to conduct personal paranormal investigations in places shaped by centuries of conflict, tragedy, and legend.
The tour continues into Cork with visits to Blarney Castle, the historic Maldron Hotel Shandon, Cork City Gaol, and Spike Island—often described as one of Ireland’s most haunted locations. Guests will investigate former prison cells, centuries-old fortifications, historic hotel rooms, and locations associated with some of Ireland’s most enduring ghost stories.
The experience concludes with a return to Limerick for Bunratty’s Halloween celebration, where the traditions and superstitions of Samhain come to life throughout the historic folk park, followed by a final evening paranormal investigation. Expert presentations, historic accommodations, cultural experiences, castle tours, and nighttime investigations combine to create a side of Ireland few travelers ever experience.
Trip Overview
Duration: Eight Days / Seven Nights
Dates: October 26–November 2, 2027
Arrival Airport: Shannon Airport
Departure Airport: Shannon Airport
Tour Bases: Limerick and Cork City
Accommodations: Savoy Hotel Limerick, Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork City, and Imperial Hotel Cork City
Experience Style: Paranormal investigations, haunted history, medieval castles, cultural experiences, and Halloween traditions
Activity Level: Light to moderate walking, including castle grounds, historic buildings, and ferry travel
Featured Locations: Bunratty Castle, King John’s Castle, Blarney Castle, Cork City Gaol, Spike Island, and Bunratty Folk Park
Day 1 — Dates: Tuesday 26, October 2027
- Arrival at Shannon Airport: Bus Collection
- Arrive at Savoy Hotel Limerick and check in
- Free tour time around Limerick
- Limerick.ie
Dinner Presentation
By Anthony Kerrigan
Savoy hotel
The hotel draws its identity and name from the historic Savoy Theatre, an Art Deco cinema
and performance venue that opened on the exact site in 1935. Over its 50-year run, the
theatre hosted iconic music acts like Eric Clapton and Roy Orbison before closing in 1988.
The modern hotel opened in 2006 to continue the legacy of upscale hospitality under the
Savoy name.
Room upgrade available
thesavoycollection.com/the-savoy
Anthony Kerrigan
Anthony Kerrigan is an author, vodcast host, public speaker, paranormal documentary
producer and member of the psychical research group ‘GhostÉire’.
(Anthony internal page link-team page)
https://www.ghosteire.net/
Day 2 — Dates: Wednesday 27th October 2027
Lodging: Savoy Hotel Limerick
Bunratty Castle tour
Personal investigations on Castle grounds
Bunratty Evening Banquet Feast
Bunratty Castle in County Clare, Ireland, is widely celebrated for its rich paranormal folklore
and long history of ghostly legends. The 15th-century fortress is particularly famous for its
ties to traditional Irish spirits and eerie encounters recorded over the centuries.
(Bunratty internal page link)
Day 3 — Dates: Thursday 28th October 2027
Lodging: Savoy Hotel Limerick
King Johns Castle tour
Personal paranormal investigations
Evening Investigation at King John’s Castle
King John’s Castle in Limerick, Ireland, is widely considered one of the country's most
active paranormal hotspots. Built in 1210 on the orders of King John, the fortress has
endured five brutal sieges, mass burials, and centuries of warfare, which investigators
believe have left behind a massive footprint of residual paranormal energy
(King Johns Castle internal Page link)
https://kingjohnscastle.ie/
Day 4 — Dates: Friday 29th October 2027
Lodging: The Maldron Hotel (Cork City)
Blarney Castle tour
Blarney Castle is heavily steeped in paranormal folklore, primarily centered around ancient
curses, ghostly manifestations, and the presence of an elemental witch. While world-famous
for the Blarney Stone, the 15th-century stronghold near Cork contains multiple areas known
for supernatural legends and reported activity.
(Blarney internal Page link)
https://blarneycastle.ie/
Evening investigation
The Maldron Hotel room 318 and 319
The Maldron Hotel Shandon Cork City is widely considered one of the most haunted hotels
in Ireland due to its extensive history as a 1700s hospital. Long before it was converted into
a contemporary hotel in 2008, the building opened in 1720 as the North Infirmary Hospital,
where it treated victims of war, disease, and local tragedies for over 260 years until its
closure in 1987.
(Maldron Hotel internal Page link)
maldronhotels.com/cork-shandon
Day 5 — Dates: Saturday 30th October 2027
Lodging: Imperial Hotel Cork City
The Imperial Hotel SPA is a historic 4-star boutique hotel located in the heart of Cork City
Centre. Known as Cork's oldest hotel, it blends rich historical opulence with modern luxury,
featuring high-end dining, a tranquil escape spa, and a prime location on the South Mall.
Room upgrades available
(Internal imperial page link)
imperialhotelcork.com
Cork City Gaol tour
Personal paranormal investigations
Cork City Gaol is widely considered one of the most active paranormal hot spots in Ireland.
Built in the 1820s, the castle-like prison housed men, women, and young children in brutal,
unhygienic conditions. It later served as a 1920s broadcast station for Raidió Éireann before
opening as a tourist museum in 1993. This dark history has fueled decades of ghost
sightings, disembodied voices, and unexplained activity
Evening paranormal investigation
Cork City Gaol
(Cork City Gaol Page link)
https://corkcitygaol.com/
Day 6 — Dates: Sunday 31st October 2027
Lodging: Imperial Hotel Cork City
Spike Island Tour
• Ferry with 4 hour tour
• Personal paranormal investigations
Evening paranormal investigation
Spike Island
Spike Island, located in Cork Harbour, is widely considered Ireland’s most haunted location
due to its dark history as a brutal Victorian convict depot. Originally an 18th-century military
fortress, it became the largest prison in the world during the Great Famine. It earned the
name "Ireland's Hell" due to its overcrowded conditions, mass graves, and severe
punishment blocks where inmates were kept chained in complete darkness
(Spike island internal Page)
spikeislandcork.ie
Day 7 — Dates: Monday 1st November 2027
Lodging: Savoy Hotel Limerick
Bunratty Halloween
The traditions and superstitions of ‘Samhain’ will be on display during the October Bank
Holiday weekend with Halloween games, ghostly characters, witchcraft, a Bed of Nails, tarot
reading, street entertainment, and Haunted Train rides past ghosts, grim reapers, and
zombies that will appear from the shadows throughout the 26-acre folk park.
Dinner at cornstore
https://cornstore.ie/
Evening Paranormal Investigation
Cornstore (formerly The Olde Tom)
(The Olde Tom internal Page link)
Day 8 — Dates: Tuesday 2nd November 2027
Departure
Depart Hotel for Shannon Airport








What’s Included
Accommodations in Limerick and Cork City
Airport transfers to and from Shannon Airport
Ground transportation throughout the scheduled itinerary
Welcome dinner and presentation with Anthony Kerrigan
Admission to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
Tour of King John’s Castle
Admission to Blarney Castle and Gardens
Tour of Cork City Gaol
Spike Island ferry transportation and four-hour tour
Admission to the Bunratty Halloween experience
Scheduled paranormal investigations
Daily breakfast
Farewell dinner at the Cornstore
Services of the Paranormal Investigative Tours team
What’s Not Included
Airfare to and from Ireland
Travel insurance
Passport and travel-document expenses
Personal expenses
Hotel room upgrades
Optional purchases and souvenirs
Meals and beverages not specifically listed as included
Transportation or activities outside the scheduled itinerary
Any optional activities not specifically included in the tour package
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