Tell me some interesting Northern Ireland ghost stories.

There was this guy in Northern Ireland who thought he could make his own whiskey at home. He mixed all sorts of things together, not really knowing what he was doing. When he finally tasted it, he spat it out immediately and said it tasted like 'a blend of old boots and petrol'. His friends still tease him about it to this day.

The St. Audoen's Church in Dublin also has its share of ghostly tales. There are reports of a phantom monk seen in the churchyard. It's said that he was a monk who once served at the church long ago. His figure is often described as being translucent and he seems to be wandering as if still on some religious duty.

Many Northern Ireland ghost stories have their roots in the region's long and often turbulent history. For example, stories of haunted castles like Dunluce Castle may be linked to the battles and sieges that took place there in the past. The people who died in those violent events could be the source of the hauntings. Their spirits are perhaps trapped in the places where they met their end.

One well - known Northern Wisconsin ghost story is about the haunted lighthouse. Legend has it that a keeper died there under mysterious circumstances. At night, people claim to see his figure walking along the catwalk. Another story involves an old abandoned cabin in the woods. Hikers have reported hearing strange noises and seeing shadowy figures around it, as if the place was haunted by the spirits of those who once lived there long ago.

In some parts of northern Illinois, there are tales of phantom trains. These trains are said to appear out of nowhere, especially in areas where there were old railway lines. The trains are often described as being old - fashioned, with a dim light and a strange whistling sound. Some believe these are the ghosts of trains that had accidents in the past, still running their routes even in the afterlife.

One famous northern Michigan ghost story is about the haunted lighthouse. Legend has it that a lighthouse keeper's spirit still roams there. He died in a tragic accident while on duty, and now people claim to see his figure at night, still looking out to sea as if he's still protecting the ships.

One of the stories could be about a haunted old mine in Northern Arizona. Miners long ago reported seeing strange apparitions in the dark tunnels. They heard unexplained noises like the clanking of pickaxes when no one was around.

There might be a story of a ghostly apparition near an old cemetery in Northern KY. It's said that a woman in white is often seen wandering among the tombstones, perhaps mourning her long - lost love. Legend has it that she died of a broken heart and her spirit still lingers.

One well - known Ireland scary story is about the Banshee. It's a female spirit that is said to wail near a house when someone in the family is about to die. Her cries are very eerie and can send shivers down your spine.

One well - known Northern California ghost story is about the Winchester Mystery House. It is said that Sarah Winchester, the owner, was haunted by the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles. She continuously built onto the house in a maze - like fashion to confuse the spirits. Another story involves the Point Reyes Lighthouse. There are tales of phantom keepers still walking the grounds, perhaps those who lost their lives in the dangerous coastal conditions there.