Leap Castle

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by Mike Searle

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Leap Castle in Coolderry, Ireland, is renowned for its rich history and reputation as one of the most haunted castles in the world. Built around the 13th century by the O'Bannon clan, it later became the stronghold of the powerful O'Carroll family. The castle is infamous for its bloody past, including tales of betrayal, murder, and the macabre discovery of a hidden dungeon filled with human remains. Visitors and paranormal enthusiasts are drawn to Leap Castle by reported sightings of ghostly apparitions, including the fearsome "Elemental" spirit that is said to inhabit the property.

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