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30th Aug 2015

There’s Something Strange In This Galway Neighbourhood…

I ain't afraid of no ghost.

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We’re as excited about the forthcoming Ghostbusters reboot as the next woman, but it looks like we might not have to go all the way to Hollywood to see the noble profession in action. 

Limerick photographers Munster Images captured a snap of a vehicle branded the Paranormal Response Unit in Loughrea today.

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While Galway is not exactly noted as a hotbed of paranormal activity, a series of pictures released three years ago sparked chatter of a ghostly presence haunting The Long Walk – believed to be the ghost of a 19th Century Claddagh nun.

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At the time, Galway historian William Henry said that there were many stories of hauntings around the Claddagh, Wolfe Tone Bridge and Long Walk over the years.

We’re not aware of  any ghost-hunters based in Galway either, but the South East is home to Wexford Paranormal,  a 14-strong ghost hunting team. According to their website, they offer “a professional, free-of-charge paranormal investigation service using the latest equipment and methodology and our aim is to scientifically investigate alleged hauntings and/or paranormal activity.”