In search of the Whitewood 'monster'

The claimed sighting of a mysterious monster lurking beneath the waters of Whitewood Lake caused quite a stir around Kilmainhamwood and Nobber 35 years ago.

There had been talk of occasional sightings over the years and in the summer of 1981, it was a hot topic after the late Denis Naulty, from Cruicetown told of his encounter with the mysterious creature while out fishing.

The Meath Chronicle carried a front page story all about the sighting and the local folklore surrounding the Whitewood 'monster'.

 

 Richard Moore's front page story about the mystery monster in 1981

 

And when an RTE crew arrived with divers and cameras on a monster hunt, it caused nothing short of a frenzy.

The monster was a little  camera 'shy' that day and failed to make an appearance and poor visibility  also hampered the 'monster hunt'.

 

 The Meath Chronicle's article about RTE's visit 

 

For those who remember it- here's a reminder of the 'Summerhouse' report from Vincent Hanley, from the RTE archives.

For those who weren't even born yet but have heard all about the famed Whitewood Monster and the time the RTE crews arrived in search of it- enjoy!