Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt

26/07/2024

We are very pleased to announce that online booking is now available!! We would like to thank everyone for all the support we have received and we look forward to having you on board 🐬🌊⛴️💙

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20/07/2024

Thanks so much to everyone for all the amazing support we’ve received over the last few weeks!! Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we will not be running this week but we are looking forward to having you back on board again very soon!!! 💖🐬🌊⛴️

01/07/2024

We are beyond pleased to announce the arrival of our brand new, purpose built boat!! ⚓️⛴️🐬 This project has been in progress for 3 years with many set backs, but we powered through and we’re delighted to finally be back on the Shannon in the very near future! Online booking will be back up and running very soon and we look forward to having you on board 🐬💙🌊

21/10/2023

Absolutely fantastic interview with our own Susanne!! Well worth a listen as she outlines Dolphinwatch’s history and how it’s evolved over the years, and also the main threats faced by our dolphins today 🐬

As part of the Shannon Dolphin Project's 30th anniversary celebration, we've been collecting content and publishing it over the past few months.

This week's Shannon Dolphin Stories podcast features Sue Magee of Carrigaholt Dolphinwatch. She tells us about her and Geoff Magee's connection with the Shannon Dolphins.

Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/irishwhaleanddolphingroup/sdp-stories-susanne-magee-dolphinwatch-carrigaholt

There are also reflections by Geoff Magee in the Shannon Dolphins book that was recently published. The book can be found at https://iwdg.ie/product/shannon-dolphins-book.

Shannon Dolphin Stories are funded by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund

24/01/2023

Dates for your Diary

30/10/2022

Mary Kate’s husband will be marching the (42km) today for Ectopic Pregnancy Ireland carrying 20kg in his military get up!! Please share and donate if you can! Best of luck Ryan!!! 💖💖💖

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/Dublinmarathonmarch

06/07/2022

28/06/2022

Great to get a mention in the Irish Examiner!! 🐬⛴🐬

https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/arid-40905242.html

Why not add a wildlife adventure to your summer plans?

10/06/2022

With over 25 years experience dolphin watching at the Mouth of the Shannon, home to Europe's largest group of resident bottlenose dolphins, our encounter rate is one of the highest in the world and the best opportunity to see dolphins in Ireland.

26/04/2022

We are very excited for our 1st festival in too long. Looking forward to seeing you all there⁠
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14/04/2022

02/04/2022

Introducing the brand new Dolph-Van!!! Let us know if you see us making a splash near you!! 🐬🐬🐬
Thanks so much to for the beautiful design and professional service 🤗

10/02/2022

Here is a copy of our observation made to An Bord Pleanala about the expansion of Aughinish Alumina refinery. Please have a read and if you wish to submit an observation, the deadline is 5.30pm today!
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wv6wFFxFFNz_8d7M-pwRv1jb_CKTDrmG/view?usp=sharing

08/02/2022

Was great to attend this talk last night, and make some comments on behalf of our dolphins. A serious issue in the Shannon which we will continue to speak out about. Thanks to all the speakers!

Groups claim larger bauxite operation would pose risk to Shannon estuary, health of locals

06/02/2022

We are delighted to see this conversation happening. Our dolphins are protected under Annex II of the EU habits directive in a Special Area of Conservation , and the inevitable spill of bauxite from such activities can lead to, inter alia, skin, liver, reproductive, heart issues, and death, not to mention the damage to environment and prey sources.

We urge everyone to attend this forum and speak out so that we can conserve this unique habitat for our beloved dolphins as well as protecting those who’s livelihood depend on the estuary. 🐬💪🐬

28/01/2022

Taking a peek to see what the dolphins see 👀

31/12/2021

Happy New Year!!! 🎉
Wishing you and yours all the very best as we wave goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022 🐬
Photo credit: Richard Creagh Photography

24/12/2021

Wishing you and yours a Merry flippin’ Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Thank you so much for all the continued support, and we are very much looking forward to having you all out for the 2022 season!!
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Special thanks to .jpeg for our beautiful Christmas card this year!!

22/12/2021

Gift vouchers still available at dolphinwatch.ie !! 🎄
The best gift in the world, you ask??
Probably 🐬🐬🐬

With over 25 years experience dolphin watching at the Mouth of the Shannon, home to Europe's largest group of resident bottlenose dolphins, our encounter rate is one of the highest in the world and the best opportunity to see dolphins in Ireland.

18/12/2021

We are so excited to announce our new skipper !! Some of you may have met Mary Kate over the last few years, and we are delighted she’s coming on board permanently. Check out our website to get a glimpse into Mary Kate’s career so far. We will be posting more updates, as well as stories from Mary Kate over the next few weeks so stay tuned for more!!
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18/12/2021

Don’t forget to head over to our Instagram, .ie, to be the first to hear our exciting update at 6pm!!

17/12/2021

Be sure to follow our new Instagram .ie where we will be making a big announcement at 6pm tomorrow (18th Dec)!!
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17/12/2021

Gift a wonderful experience this Christmas!!

GIFT VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!! Give the nature lover in your life an unforgettable experience this Christmas 🐬
Available at dolphinwatch.ie

14/12/2021

GIFT VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!! Give the nature lover in your life an unforgettable experience this Christmas 🐬
Available at dolphinwatch.ie

09/12/2021

The passing of Gerald Griffin marks the end of an era on the Lower Shannon.
One of the last generation of Scattery Islanders, former Senior Pilot and the Grand Ol’Man of the River.
RIP Gerald

07/12/2021

Be sure to give us a follow on our brand new Instagram page, .ie where we will be posting lots of exciting content and updates over the next few weeks

Welcome to our brand new Instagram account where we will be sharing lots of exciting news and updates over the next few weeks 🐬

07/12/2021

Welcome to our brand new Instagram account where we will be sharing lots of exciting news and updates over the next few weeks 🐬

22/11/2021

24/05/2021

https://iwdg.ie/iwdglaunchtheirnewreportingapp/ The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has launched an app to report sightings and strandings of whales, dolphins and basking sharks.

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) is delighted to announce our new Reporting App for mobile devices. After a year of design, implementation and exhaustive testing, this powerful new biological recording tool will be launched on May 22nd to coincide with National Biodiversity Week. The new IWD...