Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Vanessa Hogle released her latest book, Ghosts Abroad Ireland. This was a unique look into the hauntings of Southern Ireland. It’s filled with “hole in the wall” haunted places that stray from the beaten path. Meaning, you’re not going to read about popular haunted hot spots in this…
10 Popular Irish Myths & Legends
Ireland is a country that is rich in culture, history, myths, and legends. Some of our best known myths and legends came from Ireland! You could say that Ireland’s myths and legends have laid the foundation for our society today. The Druids and the Celtics had a strong belief in magic and the power of…
Selkies: The Other Kind of Mermaid
Researching lore of different cultures is another area of research that I feel is important if we were to understand why hauntings and myths exist. From sightings of Nessie to understanding why paranormal activity is occurring in a certain area. Often, this ends up with me going down some sort of rabbit hole where I…
The Legend of the Leprechaun
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! Several of our members here at Association of Paranormal Study are very interested in Irish folklore, so we thought we’d discuss the legend of the Leprechaun today! According to Irish fables, the Leprechaun is a tiny entity that normally takes the form of a miniature version of an old man wearing…
Banshee: The Omen of Death
The banshee is probably one of the most famous of Irish folklore. Contrary to popular belief, the banshee is not a ghost. Instead, it is part of the faery world. The word “banshee” actually means “faery woman.” Whether there is just one banshee, or several banshees, the quantity has always been a mystery. Legend says…
Informal Paranormal Podcast- Episode 8 - Live Recording for Paranormal Day
- Episode 7 - Paranormal Bloopers with APS CORE
- Episode 6 - The Ghost Studies with Brandon Massullo
- Episode 5 - Haunts & History with Dr. Katherine Loflin
- Episode 4 - Michelle L. Hamilton on Ghosts of the Civil War and Spiritualism
- Episode 3 - Robin Pyatt Bellamy on Mothman, Women in the Paranormal, and Reality TV
- Episode 2 - Legends of the Outer Banks
- Episode 1 - Ghost Hunting in People's Homes