Calls for dolphins in Clare river to be left alone to return to estuary

Calls have been made for three dolphins which have taken up residence in a Co Clare river to be left alone so they can return to the Shannon Estuary.

The mammals were found close to the old bridge over the Ratty River in Bunratty on Sunday.

Concerned for their wellbeing, members of the public raised the alarm and volunteers from Bunratty Search and Rescue launched their boat to investigate.