Tá glactha ag an Uachtarán nuathofa Michael D. Higgins leis an gcuireadh a bheith ina phátrún aonair ar Ghrúpa Faire na Míolta Móra agus na nDeilfeanna (IWDG). Is é an IWDG an t-aon ghrúpa caomhnaithe in Éirinn atá tiomnaithe do chosaint míolta móra agus deilfeanna i bhfarraigí na hÉireann. Rinneadh comóradh ar bhliain is fiche
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Updated 7 February Some photos of the Celtic Mist refit are available on http://www.rvcelticmist.ie/index.php/gallery/renovation-project 28 January Following a lengthy tendering and evaluation process, Clare Local Development Company have announced that they are able to grant aid the IWDG 75% towards the refit of Celtic Mist. Clare Local Development Company administer LEADER funds in County Clare
Updated 7 February Some photos of the Celtic Mist refit are available on http://www.rvcelticmist.ie/index.php/gallery/renovation-project 28 January Following a lengthy tendering and evaluation process, Clare Local Development Company have announced that they are able to grant aid the IWDG 75% towards the refit of Celtic Mist. Clare Local Development Company administer LEADER funds in County Clare
The Kish Bank and adjacent waters are important for cetaceans. Some of the highest densities of harbour porpoises recorded in coastal Irish waters have been recorded in the area in recent years (Berrow et al. 2008). In addition sightings of bottlenose dolphins have increased dramatically in the area following the presence of a group of
The Kish Bank and adjacent waters are important for cetaceans. Some of the highest densities of harbour porpoises recorded in coastal Irish waters have been recorded in the area in recent years (Berrow et al. 2008). In addition sightings of bottlenose dolphins have increased dramatically in the area following the presence of a group of
IWDG are delighted to announce a previously unrecorded humpback whale photographed yesterday 23rd Jan off Hook Head, Co. Wexford, bringing to 19 the number of individual humpbacks recorded to date in Irish waters. Well it was only a matter of time before humpback whales joined the feeding activity off Hook Head, given the recent run
IWDG are delighted to announce a previously unrecorded humpback whale photographed yesterday 23rd Jan off Hook Head, Co. Wexford, bringing to 19 the number of individual humpbacks recorded to date in Irish waters. Well it was only a matter of time before humpback whales joined the feeding activity off Hook Head, given the recent run
The final month of 2011 proved to be a frustrating one as far as any sort of whale watching was concerned with strong south-westerlies keeping all but the most dedicated from the cliff-tops, let alone out at sea. Reports of whales being seen all along the Waterford/Wexford coast before Christmas lead support to the idea
The final month of 2011 proved to be a frustrating one as far as any sort of whale watching was concerned with strong south-westerlies keeping all but the most dedicated from the cliff-tops, let alone out at sea. Reports of whales being seen all along the Waterford/Wexford coast before Christmas lead support to the idea
The last year has proved to be a record year for cetacean recording by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group. A total of 160 stranding and 1565 sighting records have been received by end of year. These totals are likely to increase a little as stragglers filter in, but this is by far the highest