Northern Ireland
Ghosts & Folklore
Stories that still linger. Songs that keep them alive.
Discover the haunted places, strange legends, banshees, fairies and supernatural stories that have been passed down across Northern Ireland — and hear the original songs inspired by them.
FEATURED STORY
The Banshee of Dunluce Castle
County Antrim | Legend | Haunted Castle
For generations, tales have surrounded the dramatic ruins of Dunluce Castle. Among them is the story of a mysterious banshee whose cries are said to warn of tragedy. Is it just a legend — or is there something more to the story?
NORTHERN IRELAND ONLINE RADIO
Northern Ireland After Dark
Ghosts, Legends & Folklore
One hour of original music inspired by Northern Ireland’s ghosts, legends and folklore. Turn down the lights and join us for a journey into the darker side of our history.
Next show: Coming Soon
Listen to the Legends
Northern Ireland's legends, retold through original music.
Each song in this collection is inspired by a Northern Ireland ghost story, legend or piece of folklore.
Read the original tale, discover the place behind it and hear our musical interpretation.
Explore by Theme
Discover Northern Ireland’s folklore by category.
Haunted Castles
Banshees & Ghosts
Fairies & the Otherworld
Sea Legends
Witches & Curses
Strange Creatures
Historic Hauntings
Explore by Location
Find ghost stories and legends from across Northern Ireland.
Antrim
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Down
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Armagh
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Tyrone
Londonderry
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Fermanagh
Belfast
Latest Ghost Stories
Our newest additions to the collection.
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The Story Behind the Songs
Northern Ireland has hundreds of stories that have survived for generations. Some are well documented, some exist only through local tradition, and others sit somewhere between history and legend.
We are collecting those stories and giving them a new life through original music.
Every song in this collection begins with a Northern Ireland story.
Get the Songs
Take the legends with you.
Browse the complete collection of Northern Ireland Ghosts & Folklore songs, listen to previews and download your favourites.
Know a Northern Ireland Ghost Story?
We’re looking for local legends, ghost stories and folklore from towns and villages across Northern Ireland.
If your family has passed down a story, or there’s a local legend you think we should cover, tell us about it.
“Old stories never die. They just find new voices.”