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Learn about our fascinating marine mammals at this whale watch with IWDG expert Ian Enlander. The event is free and will run from 2 pm to 5 pm. All ages are welcome Meet at the car park at Garron Point, Garron Road. Please wear a waterproof jacket and suitable walking shoes, and bring binoculars and spotting scopes

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Workshop leader: Pádraig Whooley, IWDG Sightings Officer Venue: National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford Date: Saturday, 22 April Time: 10am – 4pm Level: Beginners & intermediates Fee: €20 Booking: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/events/.   Tel +353-51-306240   Brief Description Session I: 10:00-11:15…..Introduction to cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) in Irish Waters and work of IWDG Session II: 11:30-12:45… Species identification

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Workshop leader: Pádraig Whooley, IWDG Sightings Officer Venue: National Biodiversity Data Centre, Waterford Date: Saturday, 22 April Time: 10am – 4pm Level: Beginners & intermediates Fee: €20 Booking: http://www.biodiversityireland.ie/events/.   Tel +353-51-306240   Brief Description Session I: 10:00-11:15…..Introduction to cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) in Irish Waters and work of IWDG Session II: 11:30-12:45… Species identification

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In order to prepare for the summer months, the IWDG's research vessel, the Celtic Mist, is being lifted into dry dock for cleaning, repairs and painting over the weekend of Sat 8th and Sun 9th, April 2017.  We need all “hands on deck!”, so if you can spare a day, the whole weekend or even a

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In order to prepare for the summer months, the IWDG's research vessel, the Celtic Mist, is being lifted into dry dock for cleaning, repairs and painting over the weekend of Sat 8th and Sun 9th, April 2017.  We need all “hands on deck!”, so if you can spare a day, the whole weekend or even a

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Learn about our fascinating marine mammals at this whale watch with expert Ian Enlander of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. Please bring binoculars and spotting scopes if you have them. Free event in cooperation with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Family friendly, all ages welcome. From 2 pm – 5 pm. Meet at

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Learn about our fascinating marine mammals at this whale watch with expert Ian Enlander of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. Please bring binoculars and spotting scopes if you have them. Free event in cooperation with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. Family friendly, all ages welcome. From 2 pm – 5 pm. Meet at

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IWDG members are invited to attend our Strandings Network Meeting, which will include updates on strandings from around the country, the work of the tissue bank that the network feeds into, and coordination of the network for the coming year. It will also be a great opportunity to brush up on some of the finer

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IWDG members are invited to attend our Strandings Network Meeting, which will include updates on strandings from around the country, the work of the tissue bank that the network feeds into, and coordination of the network for the coming year. It will also be a great opportunity to brush up on some of the finer

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