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North Donegal coast identified as potential marine protected area

North Donegal's coast has been identified as high biodiversity ‘Area of Interest’ for potential Marine Protected Area (MPA) designation, in a recent report by Fair Seas, a coalition of Irish environmental non-governmental organizations (eNGOs). The ...

29 Jul 2022 at 15:08

Features

Three close encounters with dolphins off the coast of Donegal

Having seen whales and dolphins in a few places around the world, it was only in the last month that I finally had the pleasure of seeing them off the coast of Donegal. And to make up for lost time, I was lucky enough to enjoy three separate ...

03 Jun 2022 at 16:45

Donegal MD

‘Souvenir hunters’ may have removed body parts from stranded whales

Souvenir hunters may have been responsible for the removal of parts of the jaws of two sperm whales washed up on the Donegal coast last week. The female whales were washed up at Maghery in west Donegal and at Malin Head last Wednesday. ...

24 Feb 2022 at 10:46

Pictures & Videos

Watch: Dolphins delight visitors as they swim alongside boats at Sliabh Liag

People enjoying a trip with Sliabh Liag Boat Tours on Sunday were treated to the beautiful sight of dolphins swimming alongside the two boats. Among those on board was Donegal Live journalist Siobhán McNamara who captured some footage ...

09 May 2022 at 10:58

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 ...

30 Dec 2021 at 18:46

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

Donegal MD

Live whale stranded on Donegal beach

A live pilot whale has been washed up on a Donegal beach. The six-metre whale was found on Rossnowlagh beach on Thursday morning. The live stranding was reported to the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group at around 9am. The organisation ...

14 Oct 2021 at 16:20

Local News

Watch: Dolphins continue to book their holidays in Donegal

When the dolphins heard that Donegal was the best place on the planet to visit, it was decided by the International Council of Dolphins that the majestic waters off the north west coast and Donegal were just perfect. And as part ...

25 Jul 2021 at 14:41

Local News

Donegal Bay could become a protected marine conservation area due to bottlenose dolphins

Donegal Bay has been identified by the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group (IWDG) as one of nine potential new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Irish waters. Current marine protected areas cover only 7.43% of the world’s oceans. ...

10 Jan 2022 at 13:27

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 ...

05 May 2023 at 10:48

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 ...

17 Jul 2023 at 23:38

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Rain fails to dampen dragon spirits at rescheduled regatta

Donegal Dragons came in for much praise for the success of their dragon boat regatta after unfavourable weather conditions led to a last minute change of date. The event had been due to take place at Donegal ...

01 Aug 2023 at 00:01

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