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Watch: Happy 10th birthday to Donegal Dragons in St Patrick's Day parade

While the overall theme of the parade was Donegal Town's 550th birthday, Donegal Dragons had a special celebration of their own. The club has gone from strength to strength since it was founded by breast cancer survivor Deborah Bonner 10 years ago, ...

18 Mar 2024 at 18:10

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WATCH: Dolphin rescue on Donegal beach

Gardaí never know what is in store when they start their day's work. These officers certainly didn't expect that their duties today would include rescuing a dolphin. Garda O'Connor and Garda Sharkey from the Milford District were happy to assist ...

13 Apr 2020 at 19:12

Donegal MD

Porpoise dies on Donegal beach after becoming stranded

A female porpoise died after becoming stranded on a beach in the Rosses area. The Donegal branch of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) received a call about the mammal on Sunday morning. She was alive at that stage but sadly perished. A ...

04 May 2020 at 12:17

Local News

Six whale and dolphin strandings in one day includes two animals which stranded in Donegal

There has been a recent spate of strandings reported to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG), including two in Donegal. On December 27 alone, six animals were reported with three of these being live strandings. A spokesperson for IWDG ...

30 Dec 2021 at 18:46

Local News

Heart-breaking end for a magnificent whale stranded in Donegal

A 60 foot fin whale weighing between 55 and 60 tonnes has sadly died after becoming stranded in the silt of Lough Swilly north of Letterkenny. Volunteers from the Donegal branch of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group stayed with animal all ...

21 Jun 2021 at 11:08

Local News

Successful refloating of two dolphins stranded on sandbar in Sheephaven Bay

Two common dolphins which live-stranded on a sandbar in Sheephaven Bay were safely cared for and relocated to open water. The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) has thanked everyone involved for their role in this successful outcome. ...

24 Aug 2023 at 16:50

Local News

Rain fails to dampen spirits as Donegal's young dragons claim gold

Most participants’ abiding memory of Leitrim’s first dragon boat regatta will be the relentless rain. But for junior team Donegal Dolphins, the day will be long remembered as their first win. The deserving champions put in a superb ...

13 Sept 2022 at 19:30

Local News

Donegal Dragons and Dolphins off to flying start as they take home silverware

Dragon boat crews from Donegal got their racing season off to a very strong start, taking home silverware from the first regatta of the season. Members of Donegal Dragons and their junior counterparts, Donegal Dolphins were taking ...

05 May 2023 at 10:48

Local News

Latest dolphin strandings including one in Donegal leads to petition against supertrawlers

Marine life conservation organisations have expressed concern at the number of common dolphins being washed up dead on the western seaboard, including several in Donegal. Irish Whale and Dolphin Group records show that the latest ...

22 Jan 2021 at 12:02

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In Pictures: Togetherness theme at Donegal Dragons and Dolphins boat blessing

The sun shone brightly on Donegal Pier as two local watersports clubs gathered for their annual blessing of the boats and social gathering. Members of Donegal Dragons and their youth counterparts, Donegal Dolphins, joined ...

02 Jun 2023 at 16:43

Local News

Warm Donegal welcome for Cornish sailor on round Ireland fundraising trip

A Cornish man who is sailing around Ireland to help some of the world’s most vulnerable children stopped off in Donegal Town to enjoy a break from the weather out at sea. Richard Kerswell is making the journey on board ...

17 Jul 2023 at 23:38

Glenties MD

Dolphin found on Gaoth Dobhair beach had been stranded

A female Risso's dolphin which was discovered on Port Arthur beach on May 16 died due to live stranding. The Risso's dolphin is one of three to have been found on coasts around the country this month. The dolphin ...

26 May 2023 at 14:20

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