Family Claims County Leitrim House Unsafe Due to Alleged Paranormal Activity
Ghost/Paranormal
Today (8 hours ago)
A mother of five has told the High Court that her family’s safety is at risk due to alleged "paranormal activity" in their new council provided home. Louise Stokes, who lives with her husband Thomas and their children in Mount Temple, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, Ireland described frightening incidents in the house, such as furniture moving and objects flying across rooms.
The family had recently been transferred to the new property by Leitrim County Council after enduring significant problems with their previous home, which they said was severely affected by mould. However, Ms Stokes claims that the new accommodation has left her fearing for her children's safety due to unexplained phenomena.
The Stokes family’s initial case against the council centred on the mould in their previous property, which they argued rendered it unfit for human habitation. They alleged that the mould had caused health problems, including hospital visits, and forced the family to sleep downstairs as bedrooms became unusable.
Despite remedial works, including improved ventilation and mould removal, the issues reportedly persisted during their five-year stay in the property. The family ultimately vacated the home and temporarily lived with relatives before returning under what they described as "untenable" conditions.
The council placed the family on a housing transfer list, and in October, they accepted the offer of a new property.
Ms Stokes informed the court that since moving into the new property, they have experienced disturbing occurrences. “Numerous objects” reportedly flew across the house, and she described incidents where doors and furniture, including a table and chairs, moved in plain view.
While preparing food, she claimed that objects flew out of a cupboard. Ms Stokes also contacted the previous tenant, who provided a written account of their experiences in the house, which she described as “beyond traumatic”.
She stated that she brought these concerns to the attention of Leitrim County Council but was met with ridicule during a meeting. “Everyone deserves a home”, Ms Stokes said. “I never asked for a mansion, I asked for a safe home for my kids. I just want somewhere safe for my kids five days before Christmas”.
On Friday, Mr Justice Garrett Simons struck out the Stokes family’s claim against Leitrim County Council, noting that the case only pertained to the first property and had concluded due to the family’s transfer to new accommodation.
The judge clarified that any grievances regarding the second property would need to be addressed through a fresh application to the council and potentially a new court case. He acknowledged Ms Stokes’ concerns about alleged paranormal activity but explained that this fell outside the scope of the current proceedings.
The court’s decision leaves the Stokes family with the option to submit a new housing application or initiate further legal action to address their concerns about the new property.
Leitrim County Council has not issued a public statement regarding the matter.
The family had recently been transferred to the new property by Leitrim County Council after enduring significant problems with their previous home, which they said was severely affected by mould. However, Ms Stokes claims that the new accommodation has left her fearing for her children's safety due to unexplained phenomena.
The Stokes family’s initial case against the council centred on the mould in their previous property, which they argued rendered it unfit for human habitation. They alleged that the mould had caused health problems, including hospital visits, and forced the family to sleep downstairs as bedrooms became unusable.
Despite remedial works, including improved ventilation and mould removal, the issues reportedly persisted during their five-year stay in the property. The family ultimately vacated the home and temporarily lived with relatives before returning under what they described as "untenable" conditions.
The council placed the family on a housing transfer list, and in October, they accepted the offer of a new property.
Ms Stokes informed the court that since moving into the new property, they have experienced disturbing occurrences. “Numerous objects” reportedly flew across the house, and she described incidents where doors and furniture, including a table and chairs, moved in plain view.
While preparing food, she claimed that objects flew out of a cupboard. Ms Stokes also contacted the previous tenant, who provided a written account of their experiences in the house, which she described as “beyond traumatic”.
She stated that she brought these concerns to the attention of Leitrim County Council but was met with ridicule during a meeting. “Everyone deserves a home”, Ms Stokes said. “I never asked for a mansion, I asked for a safe home for my kids. I just want somewhere safe for my kids five days before Christmas”.
On Friday, Mr Justice Garrett Simons struck out the Stokes family’s claim against Leitrim County Council, noting that the case only pertained to the first property and had concluded due to the family’s transfer to new accommodation.
The judge clarified that any grievances regarding the second property would need to be addressed through a fresh application to the council and potentially a new court case. He acknowledged Ms Stokes’ concerns about alleged paranormal activity but explained that this fell outside the scope of the current proceedings.
The court’s decision leaves the Stokes family with the option to submit a new housing application or initiate further legal action to address their concerns about the new property.
Leitrim County Council has not issued a public statement regarding the matter.
