Haunted Laois

Welcome to the haunted heart of County Laois - a place where ancient strongholds, eerie country roads, and long-forgotten cemeteries still echo with the presence of those who refuse to rest. 

Across Laois, imposing castles like Durrow, Ballyadams, and Ballaghmore hold secrets within their walls. These are places shaped by conflict, loss, and legend - settings where unexplained noises and fleeting apparitions still unsettle visitors. On the roads near Saint Fintan’s Cemetery or along the route between Lamberton and Capoley, drivers speak of vanishing hitchhikers and sorrowful women seen walking alone before fading into the night.

Even the Gandon Inn Hotel has its resident spirit - a former staff member known only as “Queenie,” whose presence continues to be felt by employees and guests alike. And in one unassuming home along Mountrath Road in Portlaoise, repeated reports of strange disturbances have drawn the attention of paranormal investigators from around the country.

This page brings together some of the most compelling haunted locations in Laois - each one documented with care and open to further contributions.