About Loftus: The Hall of Dreams
oftus Hall, on the wind-swept Hook peninsula is a three-storey nine-bay mansion rebuilt in 1871, which incorporates parts of an older medieval residence built in the time of the black death and the previous late 17th century house of the Loftus family. A fine example of Irish Palladianism, Loftus Hall harbours countless trapped, tortured spirits and is a known site of psychic disturbances. Here, powers of darkness dwell with innocence, amid the hopeless insanity of a young girl who died of a broken heart.
The definitive study on the Loftus Demesne and its past comes to life in a story based on research, facts and paranormal experiences. Evidence and comprehensive historical research are intertwined with popular myth and beautiful images of Irish architecture. This book uncovers all that lay hidden beneath its abandoned walls and has not been forgotten. In silence, the house speaks through these pages and ultimately, tells its true story.
Meticulously researched, the haunting mansion of Loftus Hall is explored in depth from an architectural point of view, through the experienced lens of a photographer who has captured its true essence, elegance and spirit. Additionally, the stately home reveals itself to an empathic and intuitive writer, voicing its silent desires so that justice may finally be done.
Loftus Hall is indeed haunted, but by whom? A creative and factual work that transcends the popular myth of the devil and the young Lady Anne, unearthing what was hidden during centuries, bringing to light new theories and undisputed facts. Perhaps it is not only Loftus Hall, but rather the land on which it lies that holds an even darker secret and older story; the dreams of many souls who left this world and the nightmares of those that are still living.
Walk with us as we guide you through Loftus Hall, Ireland’s most haunted house, to discover its untold story; originally unveiled in its 666th anniversary and updated in this second edition.
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Author Bio:
Helena B. Scott is a writer, historian, Jungian and linguist who speaks several languages. She is also a mental and light trance medium, psychic investigator, and wellness/ spirituality coach. Helena specialises in: secret history, archaeology and anthropology, sacred geography (including esoteric architecture) and ancient energies (Tantric background), Gothic literature and art history, Jungian psychology, the occult and the paranormal as well as spirituality/wellbeing.
Although most of her past investigations and work have been of a private nature, in 2018 Helena published her major study to date (a factual revisionist account and interactive occult book on Ireland’s most haunted house), Loftus The Hall of Dreams, which featured striking photography by Steve Meyler (New Scotland Yard’s Crime Academy former head of forensic photography). Working in a similar manner to a crime-scene investigation, it is written like a Gothic story as a tribute to Ireland’s great Gothic writers and the time period the original ghost story can be traced back to. However, although some parts may read like fiction, this unique and interactive occult “little” black book is supported by meticulous historical and psychical research.
Helena is the host and Founder of The Forgotten podcast, conceived to provide news on her fields of expertise, upcoming project but also free, basic training on essential aspects of the Otherworld and Spirits. Helena also holds a wide variety of online and live talks & workshops, while offering consultations, coaching, and specialised research in the areas she works in. Click here to view all her services.
Helena is a born-sensitive and inherited most of her “skills” from her grandmother, but believes education is a continuous, on-going process and regularly attends workshops and conferences in her working areas. She holds a Diploma in Psychic Development and has trained at the two top leading spiritual training and psychical research institutes in the world: Arthur Findlay College (The World’s Foremost College for the Advancement of Spiritualism & Psychic Sciences) and the London College of Psychic Studies (formerly, the Spiritualist Alliance, est. 1884), where she has been a member for many years and continues to attend training events. She has also trained with the UK’s leading trance medium and psychic detectives, Ann Theato & Tony Stockwell. Helena also holds a Diploma in Jungian Psychology and has trained in psychospiritual counselling, also training in Archetypal Psychology with Laurence Hillman. She is a member of the legendary Ghost Club (est. 1862), the world’s oldest research association on paranormal phenomena, the Egypt Exploration Society (est. 1882), the Irish Writers Union and the International Gothic Association (IGA) and a former member of the Dracula Society. After living in many parts of the world, Helena has chosen to make Ireland her permanent home.