In Irish folklore, Muckie is the name given to the reported mysterious creature said to inhabit the Lakes of Killarney in Ireland.
In 2003, scientists conducted a series of sonar scans to determine local fish populations. However, a large solid object in the water was recorded, [1] which has led to the theory that the lake is inhabited by some form of lake monster, similar to the famed "Nessie" of Loch Ness. [1]
It has been suggested that witnesses might have seen seals, which when travelling in pairs will dive and rise opposite to each other, giving the impression of being a single larger animal.
The name Muckie comes from a portmanteau of Muckross (one of the three Killarney lakes) and the ie suffix to mimic the Loch Ness Nessie. [2]
Tourism interests have tried to encourage the legend without any success. [3]
In October 2004, a Japanese TV crew spent a week in the region, looking for Muckie. [4]
In Irish folklore, Muckie is the name given to the reported mysterious creature said to inhabit the Lakes of Killarney in Ireland.
In 2003, scientists conducted a series of sonar scans to determine local fish populations. However, a large solid object in the water was recorded, [1] which has led to the theory that the lake is inhabited by some form of lake monster, similar to the famed "Nessie" of Loch Ness. [1]
It has been suggested that witnesses might have seen seals, which when travelling in pairs will dive and rise opposite to each other, giving the impression of being a single larger animal.
The name Muckie comes from a portmanteau of Muckross (one of the three Killarney lakes) and the ie suffix to mimic the Loch Ness Nessie. [2]
Tourism interests have tried to encourage the legend without any success. [3]
In October 2004, a Japanese TV crew spent a week in the region, looking for Muckie. [4]