THE two whales and dolphin that washed up on a Dunfanaghy beach last weekend have now been buried. Last weekend, local walkers on Trá Mór Beach in Dunfanaghy were left shocked when they found three dead animals stranded on the beach. The animals are believed to be a male and female cuvier’s beaked whale and […]
Team of first responders trained for whale rescues
FOLLOWING the recent deaths of 13 pilot whales stranded at Ballyness beach, Falcarragh, a group of local people underwent specialized training this week as ‘first responders’ in best-practice whale rescue methods.
Fears for human health after deaths of whales
MYSTERIOUS deaths of more than 50 whales off the northwest Donegal coast – including 13 in Falcarragh several weeks ago – has led to the re-surfacing of concerns about dangers to human health.
Support group formed after whales debacle
FOLLOWING a public meeting held at Teac Jack in Glassagh earlier this week, a wildlife protection group has been formed in west Donegal to lobby for government policy changes towards stranded marine animals and to promote specialized training.
Meetings on mistreatment of whales
FOLLOWING national publicity surrounding the alleged mistreatment of a family of 12 pilot whales stranded near Falcarragh by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), key meetings took place at the weekend to lobby for changes to government policy and funding for specialised training.
Last ditch efforts to save whales in Falcarragh
A MAJOR rescue operation is underway after 13 whales have been found washed up at a beach near Falcarragh