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<p>With pupping season in full swing along Ireland’s coastline, Seal Rescue Ireland is calling on the public to give seals the space they need in a new short film starring Irish comedy favourites Justine Stafford, Karl Spain, and Jamie Sykes</p>

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Donal Hickey: Keep your distance from seals — even the cutest pups
Every year, well-meaning members of the public approach seal pups on the beach, not realising the harm it can cause
<p>Anja Murray: "The distinctive fluffy white coat of young grey seals is not yet properly waterproof, so they are not yet ready to go to sea." Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire</p>

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Anja Murray: Life and death among Ireland's wild seals
<p>Wild seal pup which Seal Rescue Ireland was monitoring but did not need to rescue). Pictures: Chris Parkes</p>

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Well-meaning baby seal rescuers 'could do more harm than good'
Pregnant seal in Kinsale makes way back to water after causing a stir

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Community rallies behind abandoned seal pup
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