2023-06-18 13:02
Ballinacarriga backgroundBallinacarriga Castle has always been a special place for me. I remember visiting here many years ago with my family and of course, it was where Echo Ghosthunters br… Read More
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2023-06-18 11:35
We started our night out by visiting a beautiful, old church and graveyard in Ovens.We had often seen the church's spire from a distance and had always presumed that the building was a ruin… Read More
2022-12-30 20:31
We were invited to investigate a private house to debunk the haunted reputation of the house.The building, though abandoned for many years, was in fairly good condition. Vandals haven't yet… Read More
2021-04-05 15:12
We all know how hard it is to stick to the lockdown laws but finally, with the vaccination programmes progressing albeit slowly, it looks like we may finally, be turning a corner.There… Read More
2021-01-21 22:48
2020 proved to be a very challenging year for us all. At the beginning of the year the team and I had looked forward to a year full of investigations, evidence reviews and late nights. Altho… Read More
2019-05-05 19:33
A few months ago the team (Cork Supernatural Society) and I booked into an unusual BnB. This beautifully restored castle seemed like the perfect location for us to do a little ghost hunting… Read More
2018-06-17 13:46
Three of the team decided to take a tour of the West Cork area looking for possible locations for future investigation. We did a few mini sessions in some of the places but mostly, we… Read More
2018-06-14 13:00
The long bright evenings can make paranormal investigations difficult. Too many tourists, teenagers or hikers out and about. Too much noise - traffic, music, talking - makes it hard to sift… Read More
2018-06-10 15:46
I recently came across this little gem and knew I had to share it. The characters and storyline are well thought out and beautifully crafted. The paranormal flavour adds spice to the mix and… Read More
2018-04-16 19:12
People often ask me what personal experiences I have had on my paranormal journey. I usually start with one or two anecdotes and if the person is especially unlucky I will still be talk… Read More
2017-11-10 22:12
I was asked recently if I had ever been affected by a location and this got me thinking. Can the paranormal affect our emotions? Or are we simply projecting our thoughts and affecting oursel… Read More
2017-10-09 20:06
What is EMF?EMF is the abbreviation for electromagnetic fields. According to the WHO, these fields are around us all the time but are invisible to the human eye. (WHO web link)SourcesNa… Read More
2017-09-24 19:43
2017-09-22 15:44
This castle has always had a special place in my heart - it was the first place I went as a paranormal investigator. That night was full of excitement and for me, this beautiful castle… Read More
2017-09-16 23:21
Four of the team recently investigated an abandoned manor house. The house is set on a hill and overlooks a nearby town. It has extensive grounds, although now, horses roam the once well-ten… Read More
2017-09-12 13:38
Many of you are interested in finding out more about the paranormal and in particular, about what I actually do and the team I am with.I have put together a list of links where you can go to… Read More
2017-09-05 19:01
I have often wondered why people are so interested in the paranormal. Is it because we all love a good thrill? Or because so many of us think we have experienced a paranormal event? Or is it… Read More
2017-08-29 21:26
Every time I go out on an investigation I come back with lots of pictures with anomalies in them. Most of these anomalies are orbs. So have I made contact with the other side? Are spirits tr… Read More
2017-08-21 11:54
We recently played host to a paranormal team from the United States. Craic Ghost Hunting (give them a like on Facebook!) live up their name!We met Kerriann, Katie and Sheri on what… Read More
2017-08-16 14:53
Irish Paranormal Haunts will soon be available on Audible! Be one of the first to listen to a sample of the audio! If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the au… Read More
2017-08-14 19:47
Sometimes it's not just about the ghost hunting. Sometimes it's great to explore places just for the fun of it.I recently paid a visit to this beautiful castle with three other paranormal en… Read More
2017-08-05 19:35
I was recently interviewed by Tessa Mauro for KICH Grip Alot Radio. Tessa and I had great fun talking about the paranormal and I have included most of the interview below.Please join the Par… Read More
2017-05-21 20:33
Our Lady's asylum in Cork has a long and terrifying history. I recently visited the oldest part of this massive complex, built in the early 1800s. The building is in very bad condition and s… Read More
2017-05-02 22:24
I was very excited when I got the call to go and investigate this beautiful abbey. Now in ruins, the abbey is still well worth a visit - it's free and if you love buildings with a lot of his… Read More
2016-10-25 20:18
On Friday night we will be returning to one of my favourite locations. I have investigated there twice already and each time the amount of activity was amazing.We will be posting updates aft… Read More
2016-10-18 16:00
Over the last months, the team and I have scouted various locations and carried out mini investigations. We are looking forward to carrying out an investigation in Cork for Hallowe… Read More
2016-08-01 19:25
On Saturday the 30th July Cork Supernatural Society and I headed out to a location in Cork county. It was a beautiful still evening and as we walked to the location, we all remarked on the a… Read More
2016-07-24 12:05
On Friday 13th May we went to investigate a private house in the city. There were five of us present from Cork Supernatural Society and four occupants in the house including the owners.Some… Read More
2016-06-19 17:15
Finding LocationsPeople always ask me how do I know where to investigate. The answer is simple. I don't. I like to explore new places and am always on the lookout for possible locations. Thi… Read More
2016-06-18 13:39
When I tell people that I am a paranormal investigator there are a number of questions I am always asked. I can sum up these questions as follows;Who What Why When and WhereWho do you go gho… Read More
2016-05-16 15:05
My first visit to this historic fort in the heart of Cork city was as exciting as I expected. The setting is beautiful with the wooden gates leading into a courtyard surrounded by… Read More
2016-03-11 21:30
My team and I braved the elements on a wet, foggy night. I had three rookie team members with me so I picked a place that I felt would be safe and where I could keep an eye on everyone at on… Read More
2016-03-11 21:20
Do you ever wonder if there are spirits around you? Do you ever shiver and think "someone's walked over my grave"? How would you know if you were sharing your life with unseen visitors?There… Read More
2016-03-11 21:09
Most ghost hunting takes place at night for a variety of reasons.Most people work during the day and it is more convenient to hunt at night.The night time tends to be quieter as there are us… Read More
2016-03-08 18:04
There are many Paranormal Investigators throughout the world seeking answers to some of our greatest mysteries. "She Who Wants to Know" is one such incredible person. I recently asked her a… Read More
2016-03-07 22:11
Enter this Amazon Giveaway for a chance to win a paperback copy of Irish Paranormal HauntsIrish Paranormal HauntsTrue Stories from Irish LocationsRead the background to the locations, p… Read More
2016-03-06 20:27
Goodreads Book Giveaway Irish Paranormal Haunts by Kim O'Shea Giveaway ends March 15, 2016… Read More
2016-01-30 23:36
Destinations - Search your local area for possible locations. Ask questions - Local knowledge can be a rich resource.Local libraries can have some great information. Talk to the librarian to… Read More
2015-10-13 15:03
My team, Shadow Hunters and I, recently investigated a private residence. The home owners approached us with tales of cupboard doors being heard to open and then slam shut, footsteps on the… Read More
2015-05-17 16:09
I was delighted to be asked by Cork Supernatural Society to join them on an investigation of the Eldon Hotel. The first time I investigated there I felt that there might be something worth r… Read More
2014-08-30 14:27
Do Ghosts really exist? Are Spirits around us? Can Demons possess humans?If you are interested in the Paranormal then like me, you will find questions like these fascinating and need answers… Read More
2014-08-04 12:16
For a limited time only,Download your free copy of Irish Paranormal HauntsRead the background to some of our investigations and get the low down on all the paranormal activity at these… Read More
2014-06-17 20:33
For lovers of the paranormal and the darker side of life, these five fictional short stories are from the mind of a real paranormal investigator. Dark, macabre and compelling, they make an e… Read More
2014-06-15 21:07
My latest book will soon be available through Amazon in the Kindle Store as well as on Paperback."For lovers of the paranormal and the darker side of life, these five fictional short stories… Read More
2014-06-12 23:48
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2014-06-08 15:26
You've read the books, listened to the stories and heard things going bump in the night, so what happens next? How do you become a Ghost Hunter or Paranormal Investigator?Q. Is it expensive… Read More
2014-05-11 11:22
We took a group decision to finish our first investigation – at Timoleague Abbey – and head over to an old graveyard that I had previously scouted as a possible location. I knew… Read More
2014-05-09 10:00
Well, it rained...it poured but it didn't stop us!We went out searching for some true ghost stories. Did we find some? Was it really paranormal? It was definitely strange!Our equipment seeme… Read More
2014-04-22 20:32
The story gripped me from the opening paragraph, thrusting me into the narrator's mind and propelling me swiftly to the point where I just had to find out more.The book is well written, exci… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
After a long and difficult journey, I arrived in time to join one of the teams just heading out into the woods around the side and back of the castle.There were 10 of us in our group and 4 g… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Just a few of the essential items that every ghost hunter should have! Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
For lovers of all things paranormal, I have just finished reading this true account of a family living through the most horrific experience I can imagine. I have come across many strange, un… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
On listening to the evps from last week's investigation, we all agreed that someone was asking us for help.Listen hereWe were all upset and wondering what we could do. The former occupiers o… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
After our eventful investigation at the Hunting Lodge I reviewed the equipment to see if we had captured anything interesting. I have never come across a place with so much activity and can… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The investigation took place in an old hunting lodge. The original building is at the front while an extension has been built on the back.The first room we entered was at the back in the new… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I was recently invited to take part in an investigation of a site in Cork city called Elizabeth Fort.Elizabeth Fort was built in the seventeenth century on high ground outside the original c… Read More
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