How to Identify and Record Bottlenose Dolphins and Document Strandings Join the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group for a unique, hands-on citizen science workshop combining practical indoor learning with a field-based dolphin observation session in the Shannon Estuary. This workshop is designed to help participants develop practical skills in recording cetacean sightings and documenting strandings,
Introduction Looking for a weekend with a difference? Why not join the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) www.iwdg.ie, Ireland’s leading marine conservation NGO, on a weekend whale-watching course based in Mullaghmore, North Sligo in September 2026. In taking part, you will also be actively supporting whale and dolphin conservation and research in Ireland. This
IWDG report on Whale Watch Ireland 2026 On Saturday 23rd May the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) delivered another Whale Watch Ireland event. All Ireland Whale Watch day, now in its 24th year, comprises free, guided land-based whale watches, which this year was planned for and delivered at 18 sites in 14 coastal
On Saturday 23rd May the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group (IWDG) invites you to join us at a local headland or vantage point for Whale Watch Ireland 2026, between 5:00-7:00 PM. This annual event, now in its 24th year, comprises free and guided watches at 18 local sites as part of All-Ireland whale watch day.
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) is running Live Stranding Response Training Courses this summer to train new volunteers and refresh the skills of existing responders across Ireland’s coastal counties. 📍 Sligo (Mullaghmore) – Saturday 25th April – Sold out 📍 Clare (Whitestrand) – Saturday 13th June – Book HERE 📍 Kerry (Ballinskelligs) –
Interested in a weekend with a difference? Why not join the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) www.iwdg.ie, Ireland’s leading marine conservation NGO, on a weekend whale-watching course in West Cork during summer 2026. In taking part, you will also be actively supporting whale and dolphin conservation and research in Ireland. Our 2026 residential weekend will once
This Spring the IWDG has been visiting its local groups all around Ireland’s coastline! County by county, we have been meeting our members, hearing from experienced local data recorders, talking about local sightings and projects, and learning about Marine Protected Areas with Fair Seas’ #30×30 Campaign. So far we have visited our communities Donegal, Wicklow,
Whale Tales 2025 – Shared Stories from the Sea Hosted by the Irish Whale and Dolphin GroupNovember 7–9 | Belfast We’re delighted to announce that Whale Tales 2025 is heading to Belfast this November! This much-loved event brings together IWDG members and anyone interested in whales, dolphins, and porpoises around Ireland for a weekend of
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Ship strike is considered one of the biggest threats to large whales worldwide. Many approaches are being taken to reduce this significant impact including separation zones, speed reduction and real-time alerts on whale presence. A current EU Funded project OCEAN has attempted to integrate a number of information sources on the presence of whales and