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Scarykissangel

Ballyk's ghost attracts alot of media attention
The usually quiet town of Ballykissangel has become a busy tourist attraction since many residents have reported ghoulish sightings.


The ghost is believed to be Finbar Corcoran or Corky to the residents and rumours have it that he is an ancestor of local sheep farmer Louis Dargan.

Liam Coghlan believes that the ghostly highwayman is a bit of a Robin Hood character; stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

"There have been many eerie and unearthly sightings here over the last week" said Landlord, Paul Dooley "and it's not just in the bar" he continued.

Liam and Donal reported that they saw the ghost in the woods. "Terrifying it was. I'll never forget it" said Donal.

In addition, Fr Vincent, Edso Foley and Kathleen Hendley

all witnessed this ghostly highwayman in the vicinity of Ballykissangel.

Not surprisingly these spooky goings on attracted media attention almost immediately and consequently an influx of tourists.

Many residents believe that Paul Dooley is responsible for all of these ghostly shenanigans.

Liam Coghlan explained "The place is turning in to a circus. Residents can't even park their cars nevermind get a drink".

However, the next night Oonagh Dooley and later Paul Dooley witnessed unexplained shadows and frightening sounds. "Something flew past me and all I could hear were horses hooves" said Oonagh.

The Gardai are speaking to the local sheep farmer Louis Dargan.

The Gardai are taking this case very seriously. As yet they can offer no credible explanation.

Come on down to tonight's pub quiz. Just how closely did you watch episode 4? Find out now by trying the quiz.

18 March 2001