Research lead, not a verified case: FI-X located this text account in the published work of Paranormal Supernatural Investigations Ireland.
What the source says
top of pageSearchPSIIRELAND had heard a story of a giant eel or serpent that lived in the moat that surrounded the castle many many years ago. This creature was witnessed by the games keeper at the time and is said to haunt the castle grounds to this day. Did PSIIRELAND capture its image in the castle walls ? bottom of page
What FI-X has not established
FI-X has not independently verified the account, the reported event, the witnesses, the location or the interpretation attached to it. This record was created because a substantive text source exists; it was not created from a video alone.
Research required
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- Identify whether the account is first-hand, second-hand or a research-group investigation.
- Separate documented facts, testimony, folklore and later interpretation.
- Look for local records, contemporary reporting, photographs or associated media where rights and provenance can be established.
What remains unresolved
General county-level location only. This automated lead does not publish a private address. FI-X has not independently verified every claim in this file. The classification will change only when better evidence supports a change.
Timeline
- The source published the text account. FI-X has not independently verified the underlying event.
- FI-X published a text-led research record automatically; the underlying account remains unverified.
Sources and references
- [1] . Aughnanure Castle Oughterard Co Galway. Paranormal Supernatural Investigations Ireland, 2021-09-11. Irish paranormal group article sitemap. Open source
Update history
- 3 August 2026 - Initial FI-X case study published; classification and source coverage marked for continued review.
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