A ghost returning to Castle Ellen House again and again

A ghost returning to Castle Ellen House again and again
22 January 2025 J.W.H
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One day the servants saw the master of the house returning to Castle Ellen House in Galway. The thing is, he already died hours and miles away. Since then, his ghost has often been seen wandering the estate.

In the enchanting yet eerie landscape of Galway, Ireland, where archaic stone walls whisper tales of the past and shadows dance in the pale moonlight, stands Castle Ellen House. Steeped in history and legend, this magnificent manor house is said to be one of many haunted places dotting the Irish countryside. As dusk falls and a chill fills the air, locals tell blood-curdling stories of specters and mysterious happenings that have plagued this historic residence for centuries.

Beneath its stunning façade lies a darker narrative – full of unhappy ghosts and troubled souls. Visitors often report strange sounds echoing through the great halls at night: footsteps when no one is around, pale whispers carried by the wind, and even glimpses of ghostly figures wandering the grounds.

Ellen Castle House The house is believed to be haunted by one of the owners who reappears, returning to his home after dying away from it. //Source

Dating from 1810, Castle Ellen House was the ambitious work of the Lambert family and had been their family home for generations. The need for more space to accommodate their growing family led them to build this magnificent edifice, where the remains of the former castle still stood on the sprawling 33-acre estate.

One of the most intriguing connections to Castle Ellen House is the marriage of Isabella Lambert to Edward Carson. Edward Carson, an outstanding lawyer, became notable as the legal representative of the Marquess of Queensberry in the notable libel case against the notable playwright Oscar Wilde. He was also heavily involved in the Jack the Ripper case and was an advocate of British rule in Northern Ireland.

He is also remembered for the strange haunting of a member of the Lambert family and his ghostly return to Castle Ellen House.

A spooky encounter at Castle Ellen House

It all started in 1892 when the owner of the house, Walter Peter Lambert, and a member of the Lambert family, was having breakfast at the Imperial Hotel in Tuam. Far from home, Walter began choking during a meal and died at the age of 76.

At Castle Ellen House, the maids were unknowingly preparing his room for his return. One of them looked out the window and told the other that the master had returned when she saw him walking towards the house. They didn't realize that Walter had been dead in the hotel for several hours.

When an attempt was made to transport his dead body home, two pairs of horses inexplicably refused to cross the property line. Staff had to carry Walter's body up the driveway by hand. More than two centuries later, Walter's spirit is said to revisit his former home, an eternal resident of the home he loved.

Sightings of the ghostly Walter Lambert are said to be quite common, especially in his later years. In 2020 a paranormal investigation group claimed to have obtained a photo of a ghost. The same conclusion was made in 2022.

Conservation and exploration

In 1974, the current owner undertook the monumental task of purchasing Castle Ellen House, slowly but surely restoring the property to its former glory. During the summer months, the facility opens its doors to visitors at certain hours, and the proceeds are used for ongoing renovation works.

Adventure lovers looking for a truly true castle experience can even spend the night in Walter Lambert's room, listed on Airbnb. It is here that guests can have the unique opportunity to meet the ghostly figure of Walter Lambert himself.

Reference:

History – Ellen House Castle

https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/ghost-hunters-find-proof-19th-22230016

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