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Join dark historian Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours for an informative and entertaining guided coach tour exploring Northern Ireland's witchy past on All Hallows' Day, also the Latin American Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos).

Hear shocking accounts of conjuration and demonomania, as we follow a winding trail of historical horror from Belfast to Islandmagee - 'Ireland's Salem'.

• Learn about a fatal 'bewitching' in Carnmoney
• Remember Antrim town's 'witches', persecuted by the mob
• Visit Antrim's Round Tower and the legendary 'Witch's Stone'
• Behold Galgorm Castle and the tomb of its resident 'Devil Doctor'
• Harken to the grim tale of Ballycastle's 'Witch of Glentow'
• Brave the ruins of Bonamargy Friary and dare summon the 'Black Nun'
• Walk amongst 'decayed' Ardclinis Church (and bring an offering to hang on the healing rag tree, if you wish!)
• Pay your respects at Islandmagee's controversial witch trial memorial
• Travel to the site of Islandmagee's fateful Presbyterian meeting-house
• View the 'Rocking Stone' the Islandmagee 'witches' supposedly danced upon at night
• See where Carrickfergus's old courthouse, prison and gallows stood
• Take a selfie at Carrickfergus's replica pillory, on the spot 'witches' were punished!
• Stock up on witchcraft supplies at Mystiques Enchantments, Belfast's 'home of magick'!