The loss of the fabulous venue at Myross Woods House in Leap, was the final nail in the coffin for our residential weekend whale watching courses which IWDG has delivered in West Cork since 2022. But there was only time in it, as our starting these courses coincided with our large whales departing the Southwest
The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group have been running their flagship education event ‘Floating Classroom’ since 2019, engaging coastal communities and promoting ocean literacy in local schools with workshops on Ireland’s cetaceans, their place in the ecosystem and the role of marine biologists in their conservation. While typically facilitated onboard RV Celtic Mist, 2026 saw
Saturday, 22 August 2026 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm As part of National Heritage Week Join us for Estuary Watch, a community dolphin watching event celebrating the natural and maritime heritage of the Shannon Estuary. The Shannon Estuary is one of Ireland’s most remarkable coastal landscapes and is protected as a Special Area of Conservation
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,