'Finding-Dory' style octopuses wash up in Goleen and Sneem

Mediterranean octopuses migrate along the Celtic sea shelf to shores in counties Cork and Kerry

Octopuses are normally found in the waters around the Mediterranean but are among a string of warm water creatures like anchovies making unprecedented northward migrations into Irish waters in recent weeks. Picture: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

Finding Dory-style octopuses have arrived in Ireland — and are snacking on their favourite lobster dishes just metres from shore.

The highly intelligent creatures propelled to fame in the Pixar movie have stunned Irish fishermen in recent weeks by popping up in their lobster pots.