Haunted Longford

Welcome to the haunted heart of County Longford - where quiet waterways, shadowy castles, and deserted backroads conceal a chilling undercurrent of ghostly activity. At first glance, Longford may seem like one of Ireland’s more peaceful counties. But for those who listen closely, the past is far from silent.

Along the banks of the Royal Canal, walkers have reported disembodied footsteps, ghostly voices, and sudden drops in temperature. Some believe the spirits of drowned workers or forgotten travelers still drift along the towpaths, particularly near the old bridges. In the east of the county, Portlick Castle watches over Lough Ree. Within its ancient stone walls, visitors have spoken of a mysterious “Blue Lady” who glides silently through the corridors and vanishes before she can be approached.

Local pubs, inns, and old hotels also tell their own ghost stories. Patrons and staff alike have witnessed glasses moving on their own, soft whispers in empty rooms, and the occasional glimpse of a shadowy figure in corners where no one should be standing. And out on the rural roads near places like Ballymahon and Ballinamuck, the tales grow darker still - of vanishing figures, flickering lights, and abandoned homes where something once went terribly wrong.

This guide brings together Longford’s most compelling haunted locations.