Kinnitty Castle History, Travel Information, Facts And More
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Kinnitty Castle
COUNTRY
Ireland
ADDRESS
Birr, Kinnitty, Co. Offaly, Ireland
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About Kinnitty Castle
Kinnitty Castle is a castle located in Offaly county of the Ireland. It is situated at the north of the Slieve Bloom Mountains and is easily accessible through R421 regional road. It was extended to gothic style in 1811 on the order of Lady Catherine Hutchinson. Though the place has its history before the destruction of first castle in 1209. Now it is a 4 star hotel and is available for organizing events such as marriages, and conferences. The castle was occupied by Bernard family until 1946 who also built a pyramid located near the castle.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kinnitty Castle
- According to some reports, the castle is haunted by several ghosts. Especially the two bedrooms The Geraldine and Elizabeth rooms are the most haunted locations of the place which can frighten anyone who believes in the existence of life after death
- The castle was investigated by the UK television's popular show "Most Haunted."
- The most notable ghost is of the Monk of Kinnity named Hugh which is a friendly spirit and communicate with one employee and also can predict future events.
- The people also seen a little girl and heard her footsteps walking up and down the hallways and laughing.
- Some guests claimed that they have seen Lady Catherin Huthinson in the Geraldine Room. Some of them claimed that the candle was blown on itself giving a hint of paranormal figure. But the rooms of the hotel are so beautiful and no one can even guess the place is haunted if he or she has not read about the place.
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