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I photograph time standing still. Stories in silence | Ghosts in brick & dust
Author of Abandoned Ireland Vol I & II 📖

Hospitals, factories, houses and any building in a state of dereliction in Northern Ireland, Europe and beyond! Location details will not be shared due to the sensitivity of these buildings which are at risk - thank you.

03/11/2026

Inside the abandoned Met Arena - Co Armagh 🪩

Once one of Ireland's most legendary nightclubs, The Arena opened in 1990, drawing thousands of clubbers from across the country.

The music finally stopped in 2004, bringing an end to 14 years of unforgettable nights.

I managed to get inside this once-iconic venue to document what remains. The dancefloor may be silent, but the memories certainly aren't!

Were you one of the thousands who danced the night away here? 🎶

03/11/2026

The Vogue Cinema - Kilkeel 🎦

Kilkeel’s abandoned Vogue Cinema opened in 1940 and would go on to become Northern Ireland’s last operating single-screen cinema, finally closing in 2007.

Designed by Ben Cowser was also behind Belfast’s iconic North Street Arcade another striking building that later fell into dereliction.

This is now on the market listed at 120K - who fancies a project?!

31/10/2026

👻 Caught on Camera?

Everyone always asks if I’ve ever seen anything paranormal in these places…
The answer? Yes, and sometimes, I capture it.

These shots were taken in an abandoned convent school that was due to be demolished. The site was locked only me and one other person inside, who was right beside me.

Two photos, one step apart… and something unexpected appeared in the glass door.
What do you see? 👀

Ghost? Reflection? Or just a trick of the light?

29/10/2026

WHAT LIES BENEATH CASTLE HOUSE, LISBURN? 👀

Hidden beneath this historic building are mysterious old tunnels and passageways but where did they lead, and what were they used for?

I recently ventured into the basements of Castle House to investigate, and there's certainly plenty to uncover!

And if underground mysteries aren't enough, there have also been reports of a ghostly woman rushing past people in the hallways! 👻

Interestingly, I've been speaking with other property owners along Castle Street about the possibility of further tunnels beneath some properties. Could some of these underground passages once have been connected?

Have you ever been inside the tunnels beneath Castle House? Or do you know anything about other tunnels along Castle Street that may have linked to Castle Gardens? I'd love to hear your stories!

There's more investigating to be done…

WATCH THIS SPACE! 🔦

Thanks so much to Sonya and the lads for taking me round 🫶

28/10/2026

CASTLE HOUSE and the alleged TUNNELS

Have you heard about the tunnels that allegedly run under Castle House in Lisburn? I documented the house last week in search of the tunnels in the basement.

Give us a ❤️ and I'll share the video NEXT!

27/10/2026

ABHARTACH - IS THIS IRELAND'S ORIGINAL VAMPIRE?

Could Bram Stoker's Dracula have been inspired by an ancient Irish legend?

Deep in the countryside near Garvagh, lies the mysterious burial place of Abhartach a feared chieftain who, according to folklore, repeatedly rose from the dead and, in later versions of the tale, demanded blood from the living.

Legend claims he was eventually buried upside down to prevent him from returning.

I visited his reputed burial place to uncover the chilling story and its possible connection to Bram Stoker's famous vampire.

Could the origins of Dracula lie much closer to home than we think?

27/10/2026

LOST LURGAN – THE FORGOTTEN LAKEVIEW HOUSE 🏡

Once a magnificent Victorian residence surrounded by extensive grounds, Lakeview House stood on the Gilford Road in Lurgan for over 150 years.

Dating back to the mid-1800s, the house was home to the wealthy Watson family, prominent linen manufacturers whose influence extended far beyond Lurgan.

The family's linen business was established by Robert Watson in 1808 at The Flush, while his son William later made his fortune in New York, where Watson Avenue in the Bronx was named after him.

The Watsons were also generous benefactors of Lurgan. In 1856, William donated 1,000 guineas towards the town's Mechanics' Institute, while Francis Watson contributed a stained-glass window to Shankill Parish Church during its 1861 rebuilding.

By 1901, Lakeview House boasted at least 13 rooms and an astonishing 36 outbuildings, including stables, a coach house and dairy! The pool room and swimming pool were later added additions.

In later years, the property became associated with the Morton family of Morton Newspapers, the publishing business behind the Lurgan Mail and numerous other local newspapers.

Sadly, after years of neglect, this once-grand residence was demolished in September 2018, before its potential historic listing could be completed.

From linen fortunes and transatlantic success to newspaper publishing, Lakeview House witnessed generations of Lurgan's history before disappearing forever.

Does anyone remember Lakeview House or the Morton family living there? I'd love to hear your memories.

26/10/2026

LURGAN!! You’re up next 👣

Think you know Lurgan? Think again!

Behind its familiar streets lies a fascinating world of hidden histories, remarkable surprises and larger-than-life characters whose stories are just waiting to be uncovered 🤓

See HOW 👇👇👇

25/10/2026

A castle, a forbidden love story, and a mysterious abandonment… 🏰

Hidden near Donemana, County Tyrone, are the ruins of Altinaghree Castle, also known as Ogilby’s Castle.

Built in 1860 by William Ogilby, using stone transported by horse and cart from Dungiven, the castle was famed for its lavish interiors and magnificent banqueting hall.

But its story took an unexpected turn…

James Ogilby fell in love with a local seamstress, much to his parents’ disapproval. Choosing love over status, the couple moved to Australia, where James became a renowned zoologist specialising in fish.

By 1888, the castle stood empty, and just four years later it was described as dilapidated and valued at only £5!

Why it was abandoned remains unclear, although newspaper reports suggested its enormous upkeep may have been to blame.

From grandeur to ruin in just a few decades ☠️

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25/10/2026

Omagh Gaol house saw witness to many executions, an RIC officer was one ☠️

In 1873, Thomas Hartley Montgomery was sent to the gallows at Omagh Gaol.

43 years later, council workers made a chilling discovery at the former prison grounds…

Have you seen the bank desk?

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