High Spirits

Date: 1988
Director: Neil Jordan
Production Company: Vision PDG, Palace Pictures

Stars: Daryl Hannah, Peter O'Toole, Steve Guttenberg, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Tilly, Peter Gallagher, Liam Neeson, Martin Ferrero
Location(s): County Limerick (Ireland)

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When an Irish castle turned hotel is about to be repossessed, the owner decides to spice up the attraction by having his staff pretend to haunt the place.

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As "the tart on the horse", Katie (Mary Coughlan) rides into Castle Plunkett. Only one location, Dromore Castle, County Limerick, Ireland.

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Peter Plunkett (Peter O'Toole) waves off the hotel's bus as it sets off to collect guests. Dromore Castle lies off the N69 road running between Limerick and Foynes.

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The staff prepare to commence haunting as the bus returns. Abandoned since World War I, the derelict Dromore Castle continues to decline.

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Peter dives out of the way as the bus smashes through the entrance awning. The bus is a Bedford OB dating from 1949 which has since been fully restored.

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After the haunting attempts of the staff fail to impress, the real ghosts of the castle take action. Dromore Castle, overlooking Dromore Lough in County Limerick.

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Jack encounters the ghost of Mary Plunkett Brogan (Daryl Hannah) at the lakeside. Overlooking Dromore Lough with Dromore Castle in the distance.

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When ghostly nuns appear, Miranda jumps from a window into the pool. Dromore Castle near Pallaskenry in County Limerick, Ireland.