Leinster House in Dublin, Ireland, is not merely the home to the Oireachtas Éireann, but allegedly hosts a ghostly visitor, too. The supernatural entity is often identified as the ‘Headless Coachman’, and his story dates back several centuries feeding the fires of Irish folklore. The original Leinster House was a grand ducal palace built in the mid-18th century. Its first resident, Lord Kildare, chose the site because he wanted his home to be ‘in the most fashionable part of the city’, and since then, the building has been a central figure in Dublin’s personal and political dramas. However, amidst the rollicking tales of lords and ladies, there’s one story that stands out the most. The haunting of Leinster House began as the Dukes would regularly hold extravagant parties. On one fateful night, the head coachman had indulged in too much of the hard drink. Despite his impaired state, the coachman was ordered to take his Lordship’s pregnant wife to the hospital. Unfortunately, the coachman lost control of the carriage, culminating in a fatal accident which claimed both his life and that of the Duchess. Since that disastrous night, the headless phantom of the coachman is said to roam the grounds, accompanied by the spectral sounds of a horse-drawn carriage. His ghostly presence, ominously forewarning of the sad tale having given him no rest. This story has been a notable folklore tale, reminding Dublin’s residents of an age-old tragedy. So, next time whenever you find yourself near Leinster House, you may just find yourself an invite to this spectral ride.