Remains of 50-tonne fin whale buried in Co Kerry

The remains of the 50-tonne fin whale which was washed up at Baile Uí Chuill Strand, Ballinskelligs, Co Kerry, on July 8, have been buried at the strand. Picture: Valerie O'Sullivan

The rotting remains of a 50-tonne fin whale which washed up on a private beach near Ballinskelligs in Co Kerry earlier this summer have finally been buried. 

Samples taken from the whale will form part of a bio-bank of whale material available to research students, it has been confirmed.