Organisation: Irish Whale and

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Rare killer whale attack witnessed off Cork coast

A killer whale attacking a group of dolphins was witnessed by a charter boat operator off the coast of west Cork in what experts say is a very rare event in Irish waters.

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‘Pair trawling’ blamed for death of sea mammals

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Three pilot whales rescued from bay

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Fishermen praised for saving dolphins

Heed warning on sprat stocks

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Haughey’s Celtic Mist to ride the waves once more

Return to the wild gets pupils’ seal of approval

Lucky by name — lucky by nature.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2009

A whale of a time off west Cork coast

SEVERAL sightings of magnificent fin whales off west Cork, this month, offer further testimony that the area is becoming one of the top whale watching destinations in Europe.

Mon, 19 Nov, 2007

Shell pipeline putting dolphins and bay at risk, claim campaigners

ANTI-SHELL campaigners are concerned about the planned Mayo gas pipeline damaging dolphin habitats after recent sightings of up to 20 of the mammals locally.

Tue, 09 Oct, 2007

Basking sharks are moving northwards

THE huge basking shark is the latest creature to be seen moving northwards, another case of wildlife responding to climate changes.

Mon, 16 Oct, 2006

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside...

IT’S the time of year when many people explore the shoreline, cagily wet their toes in the incoming tide, more daringly breast the white-fringed waves, or simply stroll along our beaches.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2006

Up to 100 basking sharks sighted off Kerry coast

WITH several reported sightings of whales, dolphins and sharks, now is an ideal time for spotting these magnificent creatures off our coasts.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2006