Considered to be one of the most important buildings in County Armagh, Richhill Castle is believed to be the earliest surviving example of an unfortified house in Ulster.

Francis Sacheverell built the original structure on this hilltop site at Legacorry. The property was extended by his son-in-law Edward Richardson (MP for Co. Armagh from 1655 to 1696) around 1664. The town of Legacorry later became know as Richardson's Hill and was subsequently shortened to Rich Hill.

Towering Dutch shaped gables on projecting wings imbues it with a distinctly continental feel. Internally an early bog oak staircase is of particular interest. The Castle's ornamental wrought iron gates and railings, which were first erected in 1745, have been temporally relocated to the royal Irish residence, Hillsborough Castle, Co. Down.

Richhill Castle is so well-known for its ghosts that the Ulster Paranormal Society meets there regularly to experience the hauntings.

Richhill Castle is believed to have its origins around 1665, when built by Major Edward Richardson. The building is understood to be one of the first unfortified Castles ever to be built in Ireland. The castle built on a hill by Richardson was shortened to Richhill and thus giving its name to the town.

The people at Richill are very accommodating and made us feel very welcome; Paddy showed us around and was kind enough to tell us of his own experiences with in the Castle.

As for the investigation there was no significant happenings but we did have a few of us experience what seemed to be knocks coming from under our chairs while in one of the upstairs rooms. We hope to visit the castle again soon and still have to go through the footage from the night vision cameras.

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