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The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group invite you to the official launch of Ireland’s new whale and dolphin research vessel, Celtic Mist. Celtic Mist was donated to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group by the Haughey family last year.  Following an extensive refit in Kilrush Boatyard, Co Clare RV Celtic Mist now has eight berths,

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The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group invite you to the official launch of Ireland’s new whale and dolphin research vessel, Celtic Mist. Celtic Mist was donated to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group by the Haughey family last year.  Following an extensive refit in Kilrush Boatyard, Co Clare RV Celtic Mist now has eight berths,

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The number of balloon & Chinese lantern releases in Ireland appears to be on the increase. These visual displays can have long-lasting and far-reaching effects on our environment. The Irish Wildlife Trust, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Irish Seal Sanctuary and BirdWatch Ireland would like to remind those considering balloon & lantern releases that these

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The number of balloon & Chinese lantern releases in Ireland appears to be on the increase. These visual displays can have long-lasting and far-reaching effects on our environment. The Irish Wildlife Trust, Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, Irish Seal Sanctuary and BirdWatch Ireland would like to remind those considering balloon & lantern releases that these

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A summary report from the fourth IWDG research expedition to Cape Verde is available to download. Cape Verde 2012 Expedition Report: Download Report (PDF 2.4MB) The lab works from tissue samples collected during last year's expedition are compete and analysis of the results are under-way. These findings will form part a PhD at Galway Mayo

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After a very successful Daubenton's bat survey workshop last night we're hosting another training workshop on Whale and Dolphin ID, which will help you differentiate between your porpoise and dolphins, fin and humpback whale. We have a world of discovery under the sea and if we can help record what we see when we spot

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After a very successful Daubenton's bat survey workshop last night we're hosting another training workshop on Whale and Dolphin ID, which will help you differentiate between your porpoise and dolphins, fin and humpback whale. We have a world of discovery under the sea and if we can help record what we see when we spot

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A summary report from the fourth IWDG research expedition to Cape Verde is available to download. Cape Verde 2012 Expedition Report: Download Report (PDF 2.4MB) The lab works from tissue samples collected during last year's expedition are compete and analysis of the results are under-way. These findings will form part a PhD at Galway Mayo

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Following an extensive refit, the new IWDG cetacean research vessel Celtic Mist was launched this weekend at Kilrush Creek Marina. There is still considerable work to be done, with the masts and rigging to be inspected and replaced where neccessary and painting, sanding, varnishing and more painting to be completed. Internally there is still plumbing,

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Following an extensive refit, the new IWDG cetacean research vessel Celtic Mist was launched this weekend at Kilrush Creek Marina. There is still considerable work to be done, with the masts and rigging to be inspected and replaced where neccessary and painting, sanding, varnishing and more painting to be completed. Internally there is still plumbing,

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