Join us for our FREE event on the 22nd October! Fair Seas and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) are hosting a special event in Ennistymon next week to celebrate the rich waters off the west coast. The marine life along our coastline is truly spectacular, from resident bottlenose dolphins, to the mysterious basking
It’s that time of the year again, when IWDG in association with Inis, invite you to Whale Watch Ireland 2023 on Saturday 19th August between 2:00-4:00 PM. This annual event, now in its 21st year, comprises free and guided whale watches at local headlands and vantage points, as part of All-Ireland whale watch day. This year’s
In celebration of this year’s National Heritage Week, the IWDG education team invite future marine biologists to explore the world of Ireland’s ocean giants at its headquarters in Kilrush, Co. Clare. In keeping with this year’s living heritage theme of passing knowledge and skills down through the generations, this event is aimed at children ages
FAIR SEAS EVENT TO SHOWCASE WONDERS OFF KERRY COAST Fair Seas is hosting a special event in Dingle this week to celebrate the rich waters off the Kerry coast. Organisers are inviting the public to attend a talk about the whales, dolphins and porpoises that call this part of the country home. They will
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 2023. By taking part you will also be actively supporting whale and dolphin conservation and research in Ireland. Our 2023 residential weekends
About this event The course will include decision making on what is, the most appropriate response, first aid to stabilize the animal and re-floating techniques. Practical session on the beach with whale pontoon and life sized whale and dolphin models. IWDG accredited course open to all. Cost € 30 for members refreshing their knowledge. Must
About this event The course will include decision making on what is, the most appropriate response, first aid to stabilize the animal and re-floating techniques. Practical session on the beach with whale pontoon and life sized whale and dolphin models. IWDG accredited course open to all. Cost € 30 for members refreshing their knowledge. Must
About this event The course will include decision making on what is, the most appropriate response, first aid to stabilize the animal and re-floating techniques. Practical session on the beach with whale pontoon and life sized whale and dolphin models. IWDG accredited course open to all. Cost € 30 for members refreshing their knowledge. Must
IWDG Stranding Network Meeting The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group are delighted to announce the next annual meeting of the IWDG Stranding Network will take place in February 2020. This event is free IWDG members and to enthusiastic beach combers looking to join the group and the stranding network. The event will provide an opportunity for
As part of Biodiversity week, an IWDG representative will explain how to observe, identify and record marine mammals, sharks, and sea bird species from the headland while discussing the pressures they face. This event is family friendly and open to all members of the public with an interest in marine mammals and biological recording. We