Built in the 1860s, Cleveragh House was the seat of the Wood-Martin family, who occupied the property during the latter half of the 19th century. The house stood within approximately 270 acres of parkland and woodland, described at the time as “tastefully landscaped” by Abraham Martin, a member of the family and the man responsible for the construction of the estate’s gate lodges in 1862.

In later years, Cleveragh House passed into the hands of the Healy family. By the mid-20th century the property had fallen out of use, and in 1946 the house was offered for sale. After decades of neglect and dereliction, the once-grand residence was ultimately demolished in 1999.

Alongside its documented history, Cleveragh House developed a darker reputation. It was widely said to be haunted by the ghost of a young girl whom residents came to refer to as “Primrose.” According to local tradition, the name was not known from any records but was given to her by those living in the house, suggesting a familiarity born of repeated experiences rather than a single incident.

One particular room within the house was said to carry an oppressive atmosphere. Occupants reportedly described it as having “strange vibes,” and over time it became a space that few were willing to enter alone. The child associated with the haunting was believed to be around seven years old.

Rumours surrounding Primrose’s death were unsettling. It was whispered that she had died under suspicious circumstances – possibly as the result of an accident – and that her body was disposed of in an old well on the grounds. No evidence has ever surfaced to support these claims, and no records confirm the existence of such a child. Nevertheless, the story endured, passed down as part of Cleveragh House’s legacy long after the building itself was gone.