Search For Big Cat Near Cavan Town
Gardaí in Co Cavan have been conducting patrolled searches outside the town after sightings of a large black cat.
The cat, reported to be larger than a Labrador dog, was spotted running across a field and climbing up a tree in the Kilmore area, west of Cavan town.
Similar sightings have been reported in Co Monaghan in recent weeks, leading to speculation that an animal such as a puma might be at large. Cavan gardaí said three callers had reported seeing the cat at around 10pm last night. There have been no further reported sightings since then.
RTF News: 6th July 2004