DATES: 8th - 18th SEPTEMBER 2026
Prepare for an unforgettable journey through Ireland’s most haunted sites with Dark Departures’ Haunted Emerald Isle Tour. This 10-night adventure blends history, folklore, and ghostly encounters, offering a spine-tingling mix of paranormal investigations, ancient castles, eerie landscapes, and legendary haunts.
DUBLIN'S DARK SIDE:
Your journey begins in Dublin, where you'll check into your hotel before exploring the historic capital. The next day, uncover Dublin’s haunted past with a visit to St. Michan’s Crypt, home to eerily preserved mummies, followed by a tour of Trinity College Library and the stunning Book of Kells. Step into the centuries-old Dublin Castle, steeped in mystery, and discover even more about Bram Stoker’s Dracula, before unwinding at the Guinness Brewery, where you’ll pour your own pint. If you’re brave enough, an optional ghost tour after dark reveals Dublin’s sinister secrets.
WHISKEY, CASTLES & THE DARK SIDE OF THE FAE:
Day three takes you on a whiskey-fuelled adventure to the haunted Kilbeggan Distillery, followed by an exclusive overnight paranormal investigation at Charleville Castle, one of Ireland’s most haunted locations. The eerie encounters continue on day four at the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, a place of myth and mystery. Legends say the cliffs conceal a hidden faerie kingdom, visible only to those with the Second Sight. Travelers who stumble upon this realm may vanish for centuries, believing only moments have passed. The cliffs are also home to the tale of the Enchanted Piper, a musician lured into the faerie realm, whose ghostly tunes still echo on stormy nights. Nearby, Doonagore Castle is said to be haunted by faeries and banshees, their wails foretelling doom. With the veil between worlds so thin here, you may even glimpse the faerie folk dancing at the edge of the world.
That night, prepare for a thrilling private paranormal investigation at Leap Castle, widely considered Ireland’s most haunted fortress. Will you encounter the spirits that still roam its shadowy halls?
HAUNTED PUBS, IRELAND'S ALCATRAZ, & TITANIC'S LAST PORT:
Day five brings you to McCarthy’s Pub & Undertakers, where spirits of the past linger, before heading to Cork to explore the infamous Cork City Gaol, where ghostly prisoners are said to roam. On day six, travel to Cobh, the Titanic’s last port of call, for a chilling visit to the Titanic Exhibition. The next day, take a ferry to Spike Island, known as “Ireland’s Alcatraz,” for a spine-tingling experience.
MAGICAL STONES, CURSED LIGHTHOUSES, & PRISON HAUNTS:
On day seven, visit Blarney Castle, where you’ll kiss the legendary Blarney Stone and wander through the ominous Poison Garden. That evening, immerse yourself in Cork’s lively (and haunted) nightlife. Day eight takes you to Wexford, where you’ll explore the legendary Hook Lighthouse, rumoured to be haunted by restless spirits, among other eerie locations.
GET LOCKED IN A HAUNTED GAOL & HIKE TO THE HELLFIRE CLUB:
On day nine, experience a private overnight paranormal investigation at a historic Gaol, where the spirits of long-departed prisoners are said to linger. The next day, take a haunted hike to Montpelier Hill’s Hellfire Club, infamous for dark rituals and even darker legends—will you encounter the infamous banshee of Montpelier Hill? Later, visit Malahide Castle for a tour and explore the magical grounds in search of fae.
FAREWELL TO THE EMERALD ISLE:
On the final day, return to Dublin Airport, carrying with you memories of haunted castles, chilling folklore, and ghostly encounters.
From exploring eerie landscapes to investigating Ireland’s most notorious paranormal hotspots, this Dark Departures tour is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those daring enough to explore the supernatural side of Ireland. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of the Emerald Isle?
SPACES ARE VERY LIMITED SO EMAIL ASAP TO BOOK!
EMAIL: mj@sageparacon.co.uk
