All About Cork: Coláiste Éamann Rís becomes Ireland’s most haunted school

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All About Cork: Coláiste Éamann Rís becomes Ireland’s most haunted school

TY students Zoe Lenihan and Caitlin McGann in costume as twin jesters.

A local secondary school transformed into a house of horrors last week as part of an annual tradition that has gained global attention.

Coláiste Eamann Rís claims to be the most haunted school in Ireland - maybe the world.

Students Ella O’Brien, Sophie Keohane, Morgan Twohig, and Amelia Ryba having fun at the fundraiser.
Students Ella O’Brien, Sophie Keohane, Morgan Twohig, and Amelia Ryba having fun at the fundraiser.

Every Halloween, the school is transformed into a haunted house, thanks to tireless work from students, staff and volunteers.

The FearPark attraction, now in its eighth year, has gained global attention and news coverage, and even welcomed visitors from the US last week.

Xiao Long Chalmers, Basil Iakovelv, Jamie O’Flaherty, and Ivy Boland in costume for the fundraiser.
Xiao Long Chalmers, Basil Iakovelv, Jamie O’Flaherty, and Ivy Boland in costume for the fundraiser.

Last Wednesday, FearPark returned to Coláiste Eamann Rís much to the delight of the local community.

Speaking to The Echo, principal Aaron Wolfe said it was a “great night”.

“We had record crowds,” he said.

“Huge thanks to Aileen Kenefick and Aaron Delaney who helped run the event - 64 students and past pupils helped organise the event."

“It's become a great event in the community.

The annual school fundraiser FearPark returned to Coláiste Éamann Rís, Deerpark, for the eight year running with more than 1,000 Halloween ‘fans’ passing through the corridors of the co-ed secondary school for a ‘spooktacular’ scare event.	Pictures: Larry Cummins
The annual school fundraiser FearPark returned to Coláiste Éamann Rís, Deerpark, for the eight year running with more than 1,000 Halloween ‘fans’ passing through the corridors of the co-ed secondary school for a ‘spooktacular’ scare event. Pictures: Larry Cummins

“Young Offender's star Demi Isaac Oviawe called in to give our young actors some advice before FearPark opened with an acting workshop,” he added.

Later in the week, a coach of American ghost hunters arrived at the school to conduct a paranormal investigation.

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