Folklore
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The Haunted Well & Other Ghost Stories
There are several ghost stories associated with Tramore, the most famous of which is the spectre known as ‘The Guramooghagh,’ a mysterious figure who is believed to haunt the Rabbit Burrows. Other captivating stories include the Ghost Band of the Sea Horse, a spectral ensemble said to play a haunting melody on stormy nights, and Continue reading
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The Guramooghagh: Tramore’s Haunting Folklore
Growing up in Tramore I was always intrigued by stories of the otherworldly spectre haunting the Rabbit Burrows known locally as the Guramooghagh or some such variation of the name. In his book, Placenames of the Decies, the Canon Power referred to a place called the Gormog’s Garden on Tramore Burrow, explaining that Gormog or Continue reading
Tramore of Yore 