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The R.V. Celtic Mist is now in dry dock…Volunteers are required to assist with the renovations of IWDG’s new marine research vessel; duties will include paint stripping, painting and general boat maintenance and repair. Both skilled and unskilled helpers very welcome as we will provide instruction on all tasks to be undertaken. For those taking

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Well it certainly seems that Irish marine megafauna and the work of the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group (IWDG) have been flavour of the month across the pond in recent times, which is testament to just how fortunate we are to enjoy such rich and diverse waters. Back in early August IWDG received a call

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Well it certainly seems that Irish marine megafauna and the work of the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group (IWDG) have been flavour of the month across the pond in recent times, which is testament to just how fortunate we are to enjoy such rich and diverse waters. Back in early August IWDG received a call

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Monty Halls new series Great Irish Escape, filmed in Ireland in 2010 is being broadcast by RTE 2 on Sunday evenings from 5:30. First episode was this week 7 August 2011 Monty Hall’s new series Great Irish Escape, filmed in Ireland in 2010 will be broadcast from Thursday 11 August at 8pm on BBC2. Star

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Monty Halls new series Great Irish Escape, filmed in Ireland in 2010 is being broadcast by RTE 2 on Sunday evenings from 5:30. First episode was this week 7 August 2011 Monty Hall’s new series Great Irish Escape, filmed in Ireland in 2010 will be broadcast from Thursday 11 August at 8pm on BBC2. Star

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IWDG are pleased to announce the new Celtic Mist Certificate – a fantastic gift for friends and family entitling them to a trip on RV Celtic Mist when it is launched in the New Year. As part of the fundraising campaign to refit Celtic Mist as a research vessel IWDG have produced a very attractive

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IWDG are pleased to announce the new Celtic Mist Certificate – a fantastic gift for friends and family entitling them to a trip on RV Celtic Mist when it is launched in the New Year. As part of the fundraising campaign to refit Celtic Mist as a research vessel IWDG have produced a very attractive

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It’s always fascinating charting the movements of the large baleen whales each autumn/winter off our coastline. The arrival of large whale season along the south coast often marks the end of the whale activity off the southwest. The general trend eastwards is likely to be a reflection of the herring movement along the coast. Off

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It’s always fascinating charting the movements of the large baleen whales each autumn/winter off our coastline. The arrival of large whale season along the south coast often marks the end of the whale activity off the southwest. The general trend eastwards is likely to be a reflection of the herring movement along the coast. Off

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The opportunities for whale watching here have been few and far between over the last couple of months so when I woke up yesterday morning to sunshine and light winds I decided to abandon my plans for the day and head to the sea-a luxury choice not afforded to many I know! The last trip

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