A local authority is facing “a logistical nightmare” in removing a dying whale which stranded itself at a harbour in West Cork.

West Cork land in a stunning location will draw international interest as well as local, writes Tommy Barker

I MUST report a handful of intriguing natural events occurring around Courtmacsherry Bay during the festival and regatta held last week.

THROUGHOUT the month of July seven ships and three aircraft will be deployed off the western coast of Europe mapping the distribution and the abundance of whales, dolphins and porpoises.