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) –
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.
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,
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
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
Whale Watch Ireland 2025, Saturday 17th May @ 17:00 On Saturday 17th May, IWDG in association with Inis, invite you to Whale Watch Ireland 2025 between 5:00-7:00 PM. This annual event, now in its 23rd year, comprises free and guided whale watches at local headlands and vantage points, as part of All-Ireland whale watch day. This
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 in West Cork during summer 2025. In taking part, you will also be actively supporting whale and dolphin conservation and research in Ireland. Our 2025 residential
Join us for an exciting series of events during Science Week 2024, featuring webinars, hands-on activities, and in-person talks focused on marine research and cetacean conservation! ‘Be a Marine Biologist for a Day’ Open Days: Sunday, November 10th | 11am – 3pm Saturday, November 16th | 11am – 3pm Sunday, November 17th | 11am –