Public urged to report whale sightings in Waterford over beaching fears

Irish Whale and Dolphin Group sightings officer Pádraig Whooley said it was a complete mystery why dolphins would be in such an area, which he described as 'enormous'

Pilot whales are usually found in far deeper waters.

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) has asked the public to report any sightings of a school of pilot whales seen swimming towards Waterford Estuary amidst fears they may beach themselves in the area.

The two pods of 20 or so mammals which, despite their title, are actually dolphins, were spotted in about 15m of water at about 7.30pm on Monday in the Ballyhack and Passage region.