Leap Castle History, Travel Information, Facts And More
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Leap Castle
COUNTRY
Ireland
ADDRESS
R421, Leap, Roscrea, Co. Offaly, Ireland
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About Leap Castle
The notoriously famous Leap Castle is situated in Ireland. It is considered one of the most haunted places in the country! In the past, it served as a home, fortress and even a tomb. It is a major tourist attraction and a historical building that has been witness to bloodshed, conflict and many tragedies.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Leap Castle
- Situated in County Offaly, Leap Castle dates back to the 1500s. Its possession passed on from father to son in the O?Bannon clan and by rivalry and conquest, In the 1600s, it fell into the hands of the Darby Family. The castle was the representation of pain and chaos for the Irish locals. It was finally burned down in the year 1922.
- The castle was originally known as Leim Ui Bhanain, meaning, Leap of the O'Bannons. The castle has since under-went extensive restoration and renovation over the years, in different time periods. A canon partially destroyed the main stairway which was later restored; In 1974, the gatehouse was rebuilt by Peter Bartlett.
- Its haunting is probably its most extensive feature. Leap Castle has a reputation; there are various ghost residents here. During the restoration process, workers reported strange poltergeist activities. Broken bones, knees, ankles have resulted from tools getting misplaced, ladders being moved and workers being "pushed".
- The Chapel is the most "active" area of the castle. During the rule of the clan of the O'Carroll's, a priest was murdered by his own father, a member of the clan himself, while the priest was performing mass. Some say they've sighted the ghost of the priest at night, lurking the halls and the chapel. Others report the smell of burning rubber and light streaming in through the windows.
- Two little giggling girls, allegedly named Charlotte and Emily, are also said to haunt the premises. They have been seen playing in the Main hall. Stories suggest that these girls lived at the castle sometime around the 1600s. Charlotte is seen dragging her deformed leg, as it is believed she died after falling off a high window.
- With a history steeped in betrayal, conflict, politics and murder, it is understandable the hype and commotion around Leap Castle. Some even go as far as to say that the lands on which it is built, between the two crossing of Ley lines, is a portal to the spiritual realm. Haunted or not, it is still a historical building with much to tell and explore.
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