To celebrate Ireland's National Biodiversity Week May 19-28th, the IWDG is hosting a series of talks and guided land-based whale watches. This West Cork event is open to anyone with an interest in our marine megafauna. So if you are living in or visiting the Cork area on Saturday 20th May, we are delighted to
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To celebrate Ireland's National Biodiversity Week May 19th -28th, the IWDG is hosting a series of talks and guided land-based whale watches. In Galway, we are working in collaboration with the Vincent Wildlife Trust at Go Wild in Galway, where we will have a stall at the Orbsen Building at NUIG and Darren Craig, from
To celebrate Ireland's National Biodiversity Week May 19th -28th, the IWDG is hosting a series of talks and guided land-based whale watches. In Galway, we are working in collaboration with the Vincent Wildlife Trust at Go Wild in Galway, where we will have a stall at the Orbsen Building at NUIG and Darren Craig, from
In 2016, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the declaration of Irish waters as a whale and dolphin sanctuary by undertaking a tour around the Irish coast on its research vessel, the Celtic Mist. Due to the success of the 2016 tour, the IWDG is again undertaking a cruise
In 2016, the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the declaration of Irish waters as a whale and dolphin sanctuary by undertaking a tour around the Irish coast on its research vessel, the Celtic Mist. Due to the success of the 2016 tour, the IWDG is again undertaking a cruise
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
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
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
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
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