The Fahey family, consisting of parents Jackie and Ester and their children Martha and Michael, experienced unsettling poltergeist disturbances in their Galway home throughout the 1990s. These disturbances included strange smells, objects being misplaced or damaged, mysterious noises, and sudden drops in temperature, with many incidents reportedly occurring in the bedroom of the family's youngest child, Sarah-Louise, who had died shortly after birth. The haunting left the family deeply disturbed, particularly after hearing the cries of their deceased infant during one memorable night, which evoked terror and confusion among all members of the household.

Out of fear and distress from the ongoing paranormal activities, the Fahey family eventually decided to leave their home. They reached out to a para-psychologist who performed an exorcism in order to rid the house of the troubling poltergeist. Following the exorcism, the family hoped to find peace and closure from the traumatic experiences they had endured. The story showcases a unique blend of grief, paranormal activity, and the lengths to which families might go to protect their loved ones from supernatural occurrences.

The Faheys' account of their experiences served to highlight broader themes of belief in the supernatural, particularly in relation to child loss and the emotional resonance such experiences can have on a family. This case prompts questions about the ethics and implications of seeking paranormal assistance when confronted with inexplicable occurrences, as well as the intersection of personal grief with beliefs in the paranormal.