The modern day Powerscourt Estate has operated as a hotel since 1996. Originally serving as a castle in the 13th century, the house was extended by German architect Richard Cassels from 1731 to 1741. A fire in 1974 left the estate as a burnt shell of its former self until its renovation in 1996.

Throughout the centuries, the estate has had its fair share of triumphs and tragedies. The ghost of a lady in white is said to inhabit the manor house at Powerscourt Estate. Dying under mysterious circumstances, her ghost is said to roam the halls of the manor house. Her presence is often accompanied by unexplained cold spots, strange noises, and sightings of the spectral figure herself. The identity of this spirit remains unknown.

The Powerscourt Waterfall stands at an impressive 398 feet, making it the tallest waterfall in Ireland.

Local folklore tells of a banshee who is said to be heard wailing near the waterfall, foretelling impending death. The banshee, a ghostly figure often associated with Irish mythology, is thought to be a harbinger of doom. Visitors have reported hearing the mournful cries of the banshee echoing through the woods, sending shivers down their spines. While many consider these tales to be mere superstition, others have had spine-tingling experiences near the Powerscourt Waterfall, making it a destination that both awes and unnerves.