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2025
July
- Community Rescues Stranded Dolphin with Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Assistance, Radio Kerry – Radio Kerry – 18/07/2025
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Marine Mammal Monitoring and Conservation Efforts, RTE One – RTE One – 13/07/2025
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Encourages Public to Record Marine Sightings, RTE Radio 1 – RTE Radio 1 – 02/07/2025
June
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Marine Mammal Monitoring and Conservation Efforts, RTE One – RTE One – 30/06/2025
- Shoutout to Celtic Mist Crew Working with Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, RTE Radio 1 – RTE Radio 1 – 21/06/2025
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Research Vessel and Marine Survey Techniques, Near FM – Near FM – 21/06/2025
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Mission and Activities, Near FM – Near FM – 12/06/2025
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Long-term Marine Mammal Monitoring, RTE Two – RTE Two – 04/06/2025
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Reports Shifting Whale Populations, RTE Radio 1 – RTE Radio 1 – 30/05/2025
May
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Reports Shifting Whale Populations, RTE Radio 1 – RTE Radio 1 – 30/05/2025
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Marine Mammal Monitoring and Conservation Efforts, RTE Two – RTE Two – 14/05/2025
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Annual Whale Watch Event, RTE Radio 1 – RTE Radio 1 – 12/05/2025
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Marine Mammal Study in Dublin Bay, RTE One – RTE One – 03/05/2025
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Marine Mammal Study at Dublin Port, RTE One – RTE One – 02/05/2025
April
- Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Ferry-Based Dolphin Counts
Virgin Media One – Virgin Media One – 29/04/2025 - Basking Sharks and Climate Change: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Interview
WLR FM – WLR FM – 17/04/2025 - Dolphin Rescue in Mayo by Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
RTE One – RTE One – 07/04/2025 - Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Rescues Stranded Dolphins on Mother’s Day
Newstalk – Newstalk – 05/04/2025 - Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Rescues Stranded Dolphins in Mayo
RTE One – RTE One – 04/04/2025 - Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Rescues Stranded Dolphins in Mayo
CRC 102.9 – CRC 102.9 – 03/04/2025 - Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Successful Dolphin Rescue and Fundraising Efforts
CRC 102.9 – CRC 102.9 – 02/04/2025 - Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s Rescue Efforts and Training Programs
MidWest Radio – MidWest Radio – 01/04/2025
March
- 6th of March: Dead dolphin found washed up on Wexford beach-independent.ie
- 6th March: Seals in Dublin Bay Thriving Amidst Major Port Developments-thephoneix.ie
February
- 24th Feb: Mooney Goes Wild Monday-RTE Radio One
- 22nd Feb: North Kerry sustainability day takes place tomorrow-radiokerry.ie
- 20th Feb: Call for Sailing Community to Take Part in Global Survey on Collisions With Marine Wildlife– afloat.ie
- 17th Feb: Popular Kerry seaside town to host ‘Sustainability Day’ this coming Sunday– independent.ie
- 17th Feb: North Kerry Sustainability Day To Take Place In Ballybunion– traleetoday.ie
- 14th Feb: Council unable to remove ‘oozing’ whale carcass washed up on Waterford beach– waterford-news.ie
- 6th Feb: Code of Conduct for Marine Wildlife Operators To Be Discussed at Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
Workshop in Killarney-afloat.ie
January
- 28th Jan: Whale likely dead for up to two weeks before being washed ashore-Munster Express
- 22nd Jan: Storm Éowyn may wash whale carcass on Waterford beach back out to sea-waterford-news.ie
- 21st Jan: Public urged to ‘keep clear’ of beached 20-metre fin whale washed ashore on Waterford beach-thejournal.ie
- 21th Jan: Dead whale washed ashore on rocks in Waterford -breakingnews.ie
- 21th Jan: GALLERY: Large whale washes ashore in Waterford
waterford-news.ie - 21th Jan: Public urged to ‘keep away’after dead whale washes up on Waterford coast-irishpost.co.uk
- 20th Jan: Important information issued on whale that washed up in Waterford– waterford-news.ie
- 20th Jan: Huge 20-metre whale found washed up on Waterford coast– www.corkbeo.ie
- 20th Jan: Ours To Protect [Weekly Episode 50] – Clare Fm
- 20th Jan: Public urged to stay clear of dead whale in Waterford
- 14th Jan: Two stranded dolphins in Mayo saved by rescue volunteers-sundayworld.com
- 14th Jan: Two stranded dolphins in Mayo saved by rescue volunteers- MSN (Ireland)
- 14th Jan: Stranded dolphins rescued-Connaught Telegraph
- 13th Jan: Two stranded dolphins in Mayo saved by rescue volunteers– independent.ie
- 13th Jan: Dolphins stranded in north Mayo rescued
con-telegraph.ie - 12th Jan: Lifeboat comes to aid of stranded dolphins–
westernpeople.ie - 10th Jan: Whale watchers continue to descend on icy estuary
The Clare Champion - 4th Jan: Wild wishes for 2025:What’s on your list?-The Southern Star
- 4th Jan: Having a whale of a time in the estuary- Limerick Leader
- 3rd Jan: Excitement builds for whale spotting trips
The Clare Champion - 3rd Jan: New Year’s Resolution – Engaging with Nature
Dungarvan Observer - 1st Jan: It’s a ferry good show from humpback -Kerry’s Eye
December
- 29th Dec: Humpback whale spends Christmas in Shannon Estuary
- 13th Dec: Shannon Estuary ships asked to cut speed after ‘unprecedented’ sighting of humpback whale
- 12th Dec: Humpback whale spotted in Irish river for the first time
- 11th Dec: Humpback whale recorded in Shannon estuary for first time
- 9th Dec: Excitement over ‘first case’ of humpback whale basking off Clare coastline in Shannon Estuary
November
- 28th Nov: Distressed dolphin rescued from Sligo beach
- 8th Nov: Claims that inshore trawling is leaving local waters ‘void of life’
October
- 23rd Oct: West Cork waters ‘quieter’ than Kerry
- 1st Oct: A Whale of a Time in the North Irish Sea
September
- 25th Sept: Clare Environmental Group At Forefront Of Leinster House Protest For Conservation Legislation
- 16th Sept: Dundalk Sub Aqua assists in rescue of stranded dolphin
August
- 26th Aug: Mary Walloper takes part in huge community effort to rescue two Dolphins stranded on Louth beach
- 26th Aug: Dolphins washed ashore on Louth beach saved by locals and Mary Wallopers member
- 24th Aug: Stranded dolphins helped back to sea in Blackrock
- 21st Aug: Near-extinct North Atlantic Right Whale spotted off Donegal coast
- 21st Aug: Donegal People Asked To Watch Out For Rare Whale Sighting
- 21st Aug: First Irish record of North Atlantic Whale validated after sightings in Donegal waters
- 15th Aug: Government called on to publish delayed legislation on marine protected areas
- 7th Aug: ‘Exceptionally rare.’ North Atlantic right whale makes waves across the ocean
- 6th Aug: Pod of whales expected to remain off Mayo coast for some time
July
- 31st Jul: Incredible humpback whale sightings off the coast of Mayo
- 31st Jul: Critically endangered North Atlantic right whale spotted near Ireland
- 22nd Jul: North Atlantic right whale identified along Irish coast for first time in over 100 years
- 18th Jul: Rare North Atlantic Right Whale spotted off Donegal coast
- 17th Jul: Rare North Atlantic Right Whale spotted off coast of Donegal
- 16th Jul: Oregon State University captures first-ever images of ship striking shark
- 16th Jul: IWDG Validates First Record of North Atlantic Right Whale in Irish Waters
- 6th Jul: Two Roles Now Open With Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
- 4th Jul: Esb Announces Funding For Marine Mammal Observer Training Programme
- 3rd Jul: ESB Funds Marine Mammal Observer Training for Second Year
June
- 22nd June: Clare-Based Conservation Group Admits Work To Be Done Regarding Nature Restoration Law Implementation
- 11th June: Survey Of Clare’s Coastline Drives Push For Marine Protected Areas Legislation
- 7th June: Sightings Of Stranded Sharks Predicted To Become More Common In Clare Following Baltard Incident
- 6th June: Report Highlights Urgent Need For More Surveys Of Ireland’s Ocean
May
- 31st May: Ours to protect – Our Seas
- 17th May: Yearly whale and dolphin watch event to take place at Loop Head Lighthouse
- 15th May: Whale Watch Ireland Comes Early in 2024
- 7th May: Dublin Zoo celebrating Ireland’s at-risk and native wildlife with special event
- 4th May: ’Heroic’ rescue in Cobh as beached dolphin safely returned to the water
April
- 21st April: Drone Captures Rare Sight of Bottlenose Dolphin Giving Birth Off West Cork
- 12th April: Lack of small fish driving whales away from West Cork
- 3rd April: Call for submissions for fishing inside 6nm
March
- 25th March: Young male sperm whale washes ashore in Donegal
February
- 21st February: ESB Marks Completion of Marine Mammal Observer Training Programme
- 14th February: Dozens of whales spotted along the Waterford coast this year
- 7th February: Large dolphin found washed up by River Suir
January
- 24th January: Large dead fin whale washed up on Mayo beach during storm
- 15th January: Six stranded dolphins rescued from Kerry beach
- 14th January: Humpback Whale “Hookie” Tracked from Ireland to Bermuda to Newfoundland
- 9th January: Dolphin one of ‘hundreds’ washing up every year