Duckett’s Grove lies a few miles east of Carlow town, Ireland. It is a 19th-century Gothic revival building which was badly damaged in a fire on April 20th 1933. It has several towers and turrets varying in shape and size which have recesses containing statues. Several paranormal groups have carried out investigations at Duckett’s Grove over recent years. At least two of the investigations have formed the basis for television programmes.
Situated on what was once a 5,000 hectare estate, Duckett’s Grove was the home of the Duckett family during the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries. The ruined gothic style mansion, with its walled gardens and surrounding grounds were purchased by Carlow County Council in 2005. Though the house remains a ruin, extensive restoration has been carried out. The walled gardens and pleasure grounds are now open to the public and have become a major visitor attraction.
Due to what were described as ‘unexplained phenomena’ Duckett’s Grove has the attracted the attention of those people interested in the paranormal. The paranormal television series Destination Truth did a four hour on-site live investigation to see if the ruins were haunted. The programme was broadcast on the US cable and satellite channel Syfy. . Killarney Paranormal Society has also carried out investigations at the castle.
The TV programme Destination Truth made live broadcast of a search for a Banshee from Duckett’s Grove, Carlow on SyFy Channel in the year 2011 On This Day.
Duckett’s Grove
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Ducketts Grove