Galway Family Forced to Flee Home Due to Poltergeist Activity
The Fahey family endured a terrifying ordeal in their Galway residence during the 1990s, ultimately requiring an exorcism after being tormented by a poltergeist. Parents Jackie and Ester, along with their daughter Martha, son Michael, his fiancée Mary, and Martha's infant Sarah-Louise, lived in Corab throughout that decade. Following Sarah-Louise's birth, the household began experiencing unexplained disturbances that escalated into a full-blown haunting.
Disturbing Manifestations of the Poltergeist
The paranormal activity included strange odours, objects being damaged or mysteriously moved, unexplained sounds, and sudden drops in temperature. Most alarmingly, many of these bizarre events seemed to originate from Sarah-Louise's bedroom, causing significant distress to the family. On one particularly frightening evening, they heard the infant crying from her room and rushed to investigate, only to find her sitting upright with her stuffed toys arranged in a perfect circle around her.
Family Evacuation and Professional Intervention
The situation deteriorated to such an extent that the Faheys eventually vacated the property, with only Michael and a friend remaining behind. The case gained nationwide media attention, leading the family to seek help from professional para-psychologist Sandra Ramdhanie. They escorted Sandra to the home and directed her to Sarah-Louise's bedroom, which they suspected was the epicentre of the haunting.
Discovery of Tragic History and Exorcism Ritual
Sandra's investigation revealed that an infant had been suffocated to death in the dwelling a century earlier. This ghostly presence was envious of the care Sarah-Louise was receiving, explaining why it haunted the property, particularly her bedroom. To address this, Sandra performed an exorcism, lighting candles and incense while urging the family to direct all their love towards the ghost baby. The poltergeist peacefully departed the house, restoring normality to the Faheys' lives.
In a conversation with RTÉ at the time, Michael expressed his conviction, stating, "Firm beliefs in any type of things to do with ghosts and poltergeists and I actually believe in the psychic part of it as well." This case remains a notable example of paranormal activity in Ireland, highlighting the profound impact such experiences can have on families and the role of professional intervention in resolving them.
