Cork, Kerry, France and Spain: Wally the Walrus has captured attention all over Europe

Wally on a boat in Crookhaven, West Cork, on Wednesday. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Wally the Arctic walrus has been grabbing headlines in Ireland since he first appeared on these shores back in March.

Sightings of walruses this far south are rare – according to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group, just two other appearances have been recorded in Ireland since 1999.