Grogochs first came from Scotland and then on to Ireland. They used to be half human and half fairy. These days the grogoch is best known in Ulster and even the Isle of Man. He looks like an old man but wears no clothes and is only covered with hard reddish fur. Grogochs are filthy creatures and curiously there are only records of male grogchs.

Wherever you see two large leaning stones you know a Grogoch used to live there.

One little know trick that a Grogoch has is his ability to become invisible and as a social being he doesn’t mind showing people. A Grogoch isn’t shy when it comes to farming work but will only be paid by a jug of cream.

He fears the clergy and refuses to enter a house if a member of the church is in it. So if you ever want to get rid of a bothersome Grooch, call the local priest and the Grooch will disappear!