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 March 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
One day course on the welfare and first aid of live stranded cetaceans. 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.
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
Whale Tales Cork: Encounters with Humpback Whales Interested in large whales? The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group is delighted to announce Whale Tales Cork. The day’s event will comprise presentations, stories and discussions on humpback and other whale species that are returning each year to West Cork waters in increasing numbers. This event will provide
One day course on the welfare and first aid of live stranded cetaceans. 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
One day course on the welfare and first aid of live stranded cetaceans. *** Course postponed to March due to gale force wind forecasts, new dates to be confirmed *** 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
Whale Tales is the annual meeting of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, where members and people interested in whales, dolphins and porpoises in Ireland are invited to join us in our shared appreciation and admiration these charismatic animals. The IWDG invite you to their annual meeting where you can meet members and officers of
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
The IWDG will attend Cruinniú ba mBád in Kinvara, Co Galway over the weekend of 9-11th August. this is the 40th anniversary year of the iconic festival celebrating the traditional wooden sailing Hookers of Conamara. IWDG will bring their research vessel Celtic Mist alongside the pier in the centre of Kinvara village. Celtic Mist has
Public talk on Whales and Dolphins in Ireland: observing and recording will be presented by Sean O’Callaghan of the IWDG on Saturday 20th July at the Achill Experience, Aquarium & Visitor Centre. This event is organised by the Mayo branch of the IWDG. Please contact mayoiwdg@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/Mayo-IWDG-344711752857479/?modal=admin_todo_tour for more information on events and