By Paul Clements, 5 Jan 2019

Four books tell stories of rural regions’ often overlooked buildings and landscapes.

The term "historical revisionism" or "secret history" is perhaps the most suitable category to describe a lavishly produced book about a historic mansion tucked away on the tip of the Hook peninsula in southwest Wexford.

23 Oct 2018

A NEW BOOK about Loftus Hall reveals past owners’ ties to the occult. Author Helena B. Scott who lives in County Wexford, released Loftus: The Hall of Dreams in August.

She is a member of the London College of Psychic Studies and the International Gothic Association. She is also a member of the Irish Writers Union.

28 Jun 2022
International author and historian searching for the Grail launches innovative workshops

Helena B. Scott is an author and adventurous historian who researches and teaches history, archaeology (specialising in sacred geography ancient energies) and is an expert on the occult. She is also an “obtainer of rare antiquities”, including hidden knowledge and the secret to life itself, also teaching spirituality.

By Simon Bourke, 13 Jul 2022

Helena B Scott is eager to make a distinction, to distance herself from the work of some of her contemporaries, the people who bring camera crews and teams of curious onlookers to certain locations around the country.

“I’ve had certain gifts since the age of 5 or 6,” she says. “I have psychometry, I can touch a building or an object and read energy or memories from that, but I’m not a medium or a psychic, I see those as dirty words. I don’t do divinations for people, I don’t do seances or ouija boards, I don’t approach spirits but sometimes they approach me. I’m a ghost whisperer not a ghost hunter, I’ve always felt connected to the spirit world since a young age.”

By Lisa Oliver, Secretary IWU, 2018

Loftus: Hall of Dreams by Helena B. Scott (Author) and Steve Meyler (Photographer) was launched during the summer and is a book of sheer beauty. It really is a book to treasure and keep, a substantial hardback that has been exceptionally well produced and designed. The photographs by Steve Meyler are breath-taking, very atmospheric and not simply accompanying the text, but enhancing it.

The story itself is fascinating, intriguing and far from the usual narrative of historical research. It has been written almost as a novel and the author’s style makes for a very enjoyable read. Helena Scott manages to inject so much more into this complete and compelling history of Ireland’s most haunted building. Walls may have ears, as the saying goes, but the walls of Loftus Hall have somehow given up their secrets to the intuitive hearing of Scott.

5 Aug 2018
IIII. The House of the Dead

The mansion stood proudly at the end of the new driveway 1, on the other side of the iron gates that the woman had come to know so well. A house once much loved, it had been abandoned and cursed, as a corpse buried in unholy ground .

The wistful abode, derelict and desolate, is at present a decaying beauty of an era long past. A true work of art of the finest 19 th century craftsmen, no expenses were spared in its re-construction. This, however, would ultimately result in its downfall. All efforts were to be in vain for darkness and fear still continue to reign, side by side, within its walls. And its soul now lies hidden, behind boarded up windows, which prevent light and life from entering it. If any occupants still linger, they’re anything but human.

By Kieran Walsh, 1 Sept 2022

No matter the foundation or direction of one’s beliefs, the realm of spirituality has a pull entirely of its own. It was in response to this pull that I decided to attend one of the increasingly-popular workshops run by the charismatic Helena B. Scott – a published author, historian, medium and spirituality coach. Having some rather elementary knowledge of the chakras and an interest in holistic wellbeing retreats, I opted for her workshop entitled ‘Know the Chakras & Aura: Cleanse, Balance and Protect Your Energy’. To say I left fulfilled and far from disappointed would be quite the understatement.
Personally, I found this workshop both stimulating and interesting, providing plenty of fuel for a growing fascination I’m sure to follow up on. I loved the blend of sacred geography, flourishes of Egyptology (another of Helena’s impressive array of specialisms), anthropology, archaeology and local history. Interwoven with real panache, each of these subject areas gave added context to the subject of the chakras, their meaning and importance in daily life.

I came away with an attendance certificate and comprehensive workshop booklet (over 40 pages diving deeper into the subjects covered) and a handout featuring useful links to topics touched upon. In summary, it was a truly eye-opening workshop that’s ideal for newcomers and more seasoned esoteric explorers alike, and one which enhances awareness of the world we inhabit and the powers we possess deep within.

By David Looby, Oct 05, 2022
Death, UFOs and the occult to be discussed at one-day event at St Michael’s Theatre

Some of the biggest names in the paranormal industry will descend on New Ross in February next year, for the first ever paranormal convention.
The event is to be held in St Michael’s Theatre on February 18.

Speakers include: Dr. Ciaran O’Keefe (a psychologist specialising in parapsychology and forensic psychology) Steve Parsons (leading expert in infra sound and long time veteran investigator and researcher of ghosts, hauntings and related human experiences), Warren Coates (founder of the longest running paranormal research group in the island of Ireland), Dr. Callum E Cooper (chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy), Ashley Darkwood (medium, tour guide and paranormal investigator), Dr Eamon Ansboro, Dr Gillian O’Brien (doctorate in history, member of the Board of Irish Museums Association and a fellow of the Royal Historic Society and expert in Dark Tourism) and Helena B. Scott - (psychic investigator, mental and light trance medium, writer and historian specialising in secret history and the occult, energy and ley lines, the paranormal as well as Gothic literature and art).

17 February, 2023 by Ann Massey

Helena B. Scott, author of Loftus The Hall of Dreams, talks to Ann Massey about her supernatural love affair with Ireland and her drive to unlock the doors into the spirit realm.

London based lecturer to give talk on storied history of Hook Peninsula.

THE IRISH INDEPENDENT, 4 APRIL 2024

Writer and historian Helena B. Scott is giving a talk in New Ross Library on Tuesday, April 9, at 7pm during which she will outline the story that lies beneath the surface of Ireland’s most haunted house.

Scott will give a synopsis of the storied history of the Hook Peninsula, showcasing its dualistic nature, reflected in the Hermetic principle often associated with the Knights Templar.

SPOOKY ISLES. 30 APRIL 2024

Once a Knights Templar stronghold, Templemichael in County Waterford now echoes with spectral hauntings and long past historical battles, writes HELENA B. SCOTT

9 Jul 2022

Interview with Maria Mc Cann about my life, work, upcoming books and new workshops as well as upcoming paranormal convention.

Podcast 11 - 12 pm

12 Jul 2022

Helena B. Scott is an author, historian, mental and light trance medium, psychic investigator and wellness & spirituality coach and she chatted with us earlier about her new projects and upcoming workshop.

You can find her on Facebook and website www.thehallofdreams.com

24 July 2022

Orla is talking to a woman who has been described as a ghost whisperer meets Indiana Jones on the Sunday Grill.