In the heart of Offaly and down a very long driveway which has a forest on each side with trees that are over 3000 years old, intimidating is not the word lies this beautiful castle in a courtyard at the end of the drive. Although some of the castle is not inhabitable there are trustees that do live there and run tours of the castle daily. There has been many a haunting experienced and reported here which just adds to the excitement of the visit. As you enter the massive doors at the front you are confronted with a huge stairs, which some years ago was the scene of a tragic accident when a little girl fell to her death while playing there. Her ghost and presence has been seen and felt on these stairs many times. The castle is so interesting and steeped in history it is definatly worth a look. It was the former site of a druid burial ground and in the forest is a druids circle which not a lot of people will venture to. The dungeon is also a dark and gloomy place where the ghost of an angry and intimidating man is said to haunt. Up the stairs lies the nursery where it is said at times childrens cries and laughter can be heard. This castle is one of the most stunning and beautiful castles that i have ever seen that can still be visited and i cant wait to go and see it again. There are also concerts and shows held in this venue which is very interesting, so if you wanted to kill two birds with the one stone go and see a show whilst being in awe of this magnificent place.
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