The Dobhar-chú resides in the waters of Ireland and its name means “Water Hound”. It is usually described as a cross between an otter and a hound but sometimes the cross between a hound and a fish. The most recent report of the Dobhar-chú was in 2003.

This beast, however, is reportedly dangerous as a headstone in Conwell Cemetery that shows the Dobhar-chú. The woman’s name was Grainne Ni Conalai. She was reportedly killed by this monster in 1722 as she was down by the river, washing her clothes (or bathing as some stories say). Two versions of the story have been passed down through the years. In both stories her husband finds her body. In one version, her husband finds her mutilated corpse with the Dobhar-chú asleep on top of her chest. In the other story, the husband hears screams and comes running only to find the Dobhar-chú in mid-feast.

The Dobhar-chú was then attacked by Grainne’s husband, Traolach McLoghlin. But with its dying breath, it let out a whistle, calling for its mate who emerged from the water. In one version of the story, Traolach killed the mate of the original monster. In the other, he realizes he cannot win the fight with this large Dobhar-chú and flees on horseback. The Dobhar-chú then chases Traolach and dives at his horse, ripping through it and coming out the other side. Traolach finally manages to decapitate the beast with his sword.

The Dobhar-chú’s body was buried, along with the man’s horse nearby the final battle area: Cashelgarron Fort.