In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, this week’s journey takes us to the enchanting city of Galway, Ireland - a sister city to Seattle, Washington. Galway is not just known for it's stunning scenery or songs about pretty girls, it is also steeped in folklore and mysteries that rival even our own haunted locales in the Pacific Northwest.

We begin our exploration with the whimsical world of fairies, delving into the ancient tales of Knockma Hill, where the fairy king Finvarra reigns. But be warned, for disturbing the fairy cairns or forts may incur the wrath of these mischievous beings. Moving on to the eerie depths of Galway's lakes, we encounter a plethora of cryptids, from the enigmatic creatures of Black Lake and Coole Lake to the terrifying Loathsome Creature of Lough Fadda. Could these lake monsters be descendants of the legendary Dobhar-chú? Our journey takes a darker turn as we delve into the phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion, unraveling the tragic fate of Michael Faherty and the mysteries surrounding his unfortunate demise.

We wouldn't dare leave the spirits of Galway behind. From phantom pirate ships haunting the coast to the tragic tale of Castle Daly's final party turned massacre, the ghosts of Ireland's past linger amidst the ruins. We encounter the Knocking Girl of Rathpeak House, whose ghostly presence seeks solace in the mortal realm. And who could forget the sorrowful Phantom Sad Old Man of Maam Cross, a specter from the depths of history? But perhaps the most peculiar of all Galway legends are the Short Men in Green of the Aran Islands, whose encounter leaves a young boy questioning the boundaries between myth and reality. Join us as we traverse the landscapes of Galway, where every shadow holds a secret and every corner is steeped in legend. For in this land of ancient tales and modern mysteries, the line between fact and folklore blurs into the realm of the unknown.

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