Originally posted on DARK EMERALD TALES:
Dundrum House, photo Dominic McElroy It is said that the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, is the place where the veil between worlds is at the thinnest in all of Ireland. Just a few miles away is Dundrum House, with a bloodied and chequered past, that remains very…
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IN THE ABBEY OF THE BLACK HAG
The Abbey of the Black Hag in County Limerick Ireland. The occult in a house of God, a practitioner of black magic who is also a nun and a member of the aristocracy buried alive. No wonder it is a hotspot for paranormal activity in the heart of rural Ireland!
Winter Solstice – New Hope and Newgrange
Winter Solstice is upon us once again, 21st December. A day to mark the turning point, the start of brighter days going back to an age where the … Winter Solstice – New Hope and Newgrange
THE PÚCA OF LACKEEN CASTLE – TEAM EXPLORATION
When you are visiting a castle that is said to have its own Púca haunting the place, who better to have along than an actual Púca?! John Ambrose Martin of Púca Paranormal was our knowledgeable guide, as IPI got to explore Lackeen Castle, hidden away in the rural splendour of County Tipperary. Situated on farmland,Continue reading “THE PÚCA OF LACKEEN CASTLE – TEAM EXPLORATION”
LOCATION- HAUNTED ST. ALBANS CATHEDRAL
As we explored St. Albans, the haunted cathedral was very much on our visit list and we were not disappointed!
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO POETS – ST MARY’S OF ASKEATON
For centuries the Knights Templar have become immortalised in legend and mystery, entwined with Freemasonry and have always been a source of fascination for me. Imagine my delight at finding a Knight’s Templar Tower just a few miles up the road in Askeaton – home to historical graveyards, a medieval friary and churches, the DesmondContinue reading “KNIGHTS TEMPLAR TO POETS – ST MARY’S OF ASKEATON”
CASE STUDY: MALEVOLENT MIST, COUNTY LIMERICK
Sometimes a private case has us so intrigued, we return again and again. This is one such case. What made it more unusual for a private case, was that the location was in the middle of a rural road!
THE HAUNTED CHAIR – MORRIS JUMEL MANSION, NEW YORK
We have heard of objects being haunted, which is a phenomenon we are researching at the moment along with trigger objects. What happens if the two are combined? A spirit who remains in a property and who also has a great emotional attachment to a particular object or piece of furniture, as opposed to “haunting it.” An item that when touched or used by someone living, invokes paranormal activity? We came across one such occurrence when we were investigating Manhattan.
PAREIDOLIA AND THE PARANORMAL
In a field inundated with photographs, videos and recordings screaming out “supernatural,” it is important to remain focused and grounded to enable us to distinguish between pareidolia and a potentially paranormal anomaly.
EMF METERS AND THEIR PURPOSE
As well as our articles on locations and folklore, we will bring you ‘tech’ pieces to give a better understanding of the equipment and methods you see used. Let’s take a look at the mysterious sounding EMF Meter.