Ennis

Private Ennis Dark History Tour with Dr Jane O'Brien (1-6 people)

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描述

This is a private tour of Ennis with local expert Dr Jane O'Brien. Unlock the darker side of medieval Ennis on this Haunted History Tour. The towns chilling history, mythology, ghosts and more are all explored as we make our way through the atmospheric winding streets and bow-ways of the town. Co. Clare is rich in lore and legendary tales with many of the world’s most famous supernatural characters and stories finding their roots in the tales told across the centuries by our ancestors. Hear about the mythology and legends of the town – from stories of the banshee and death coach to the witch Biddy Early and her magical blue bottle. Discover the secret side of the towns past – the grime, crime and grim punishments. From tales of the Mad Monk to graveyard excavations this unique tour will reveal the town in a whole new light. Popular with both adults and children alike this historically accurate tour is an ideal activity for anyone who enjoys reliving the experience of our dark past.

亮点

  • Historical Tours
  • Private and Luxury
  • Ghost Tours
  • Cultural Tours
  • Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
  • Short term availability
  • Private Sightseeing Tours
  • Walking Tours

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行程

  1. 1

    Starting at one of the town's oldest and most haunted buildi

    Starting at one of the town's oldest and most haunted buildings, the Old Ground Hotel encorporates a 1500's medieval towerhouse with a story to tell!

    5 min
  2. 2

    The old Gallows Green - hanging was one of many of the town'

    The old Gallows Green - hanging was one of many of the town's old punishments.

    5 min
  3. 3

    We explore this site of the old Ennis graveyard and stories

    We explore this site of the old Ennis graveyard and stories from its past!

    5 min
  4. 4

    The old markets were not always peaceful affairs - we explor

    The old markets were not always peaceful affairs - we explore the tensions that could sometimes lead to what were known as the market murders!

    5 min
  5. 5

    We head down one of Ennis's bow-ways to explore how a town l

    We head down one of Ennis's bow-ways to explore how a town like Ennis was effected by poverty and famine, and the spirits from that time that still haunt these old laneways.

    5 min
  6. 6

    We recreate the sights (and smells!) of old Ennis brought to

    We recreate the sights (and smells!) of old Ennis brought to life through the narrow streets and old shopfronts of the town.

    5 min
  7. 7

    This busy heart of Ennis was also once the site for the witc

    This busy heart of Ennis was also once the site for the witchcraft trial of the infamous wise woman of Clare, Biddy Early!

    5 min
  8. 8

    Stories from the old Ennis orphanage and industrial school a

    Stories from the old Ennis orphanage and industrial school are brought to life with a tragic tale.

    5 min
  9. 9

    The old causeway of the town, once the location of a sightin

    The old causeway of the town, once the location of a sighting of the banshee and death coach - figures from Irish folklore and mythodology that remained in strong belief into the 20th century in Ennis.

    5 min
  10. 10

    The 13th century Ennis Abbey is the foundations of the town,

    The 13th century Ennis Abbey is the foundations of the town, and home to many of the towns past residents, including the local ghost!

    5 min
  11. 11

    We end the tour at the top of Abbey St beside the O'Connell

    We end the tour at the top of Abbey St beside the O'Connell monument, our memorable exploration of the darker side of the town's history allowing us see it through new eyes.

    5 min

集合地点

We meet in the lobby of the Old Ground Hotel which is on the corner of O'Connell Street and Station Road (opposite the towns St Peter and Paul Cathedral).

有用信息

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • The tour ends in the centre of town at the O' Connell Monument

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