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]
References edit
- ^ a b "Monster 'fish' in Killarney lake think scientists". The Irish Times. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Lakes of Killarney, Ireland Vacation Info - Lakelubbers". Lakelubbers. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ "Nessie's cousin making waves in tourism capital - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 26 March 2017.
- ^ Japanese TV crew visit Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine