I know Loch Choum Sheangawn very well , as the Comeragh Mountain range is only some twenty miles from my home. I also know many people who live in the mountain area but, I have never heard them comment (strangely) on the "monster" either. However as well as " Crotty the Robber" and the IRA connection concerning the Wars of the early years of the last century, the most popular reference mentioned by locals was concerning the "witch" known as"Pettycoat Lewis" (or should that be "Loose") BTW there is a section of mountain side road (boreen) in the general area where a car, engine off, parking brake off, will begin to roll UPHILL. This is to all appearances against the law of gravity?? ( (-:) ) I hope that's the symbol for tongue in cheek? Slawn tamaill,

Beach