The first of its kind in europe, this paved the way for whale watching. Kilbrittain whale things to do in cork ireland your. There will be 20 landbased, guided whale watches open to the. Cork whale watching is amazing and defo worth doing, colin our guide was brillant, we left the dock at 10am and arrived back at 2. Dolphin and whale watching in west cork golden moments. They hoped to see whales off the coast of county cork, ireland. Come and join whale of a time for a sea adventure in cork harbour the second largest natural harbour in the world, kinsale or youghal. All photos of the stranded fin whale courtmac co cork jan 09. Whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes. Whales worldwide unique whale and dolphin encounters. Restrictions whale and dolphin weekend break in west cork experience has no restrictions. A new humpback whale for ireland was spotted just off the coast of west cork yesterday mon 1803. British strandings data tabulated as mainland excluding ireland vs.
Colin barnes of cork whale watch, is ireland s longest established whale watch operator and has been enthralling whale watchers and wildlife enthusiasts in west cork since 2001. Visit the real skelton of one of natures giants the final whale. Whale watching is a blend of time, patience and a little bit of luck. Responsible tourism award winner whale watch west cork runs responsible whale and dolphin watching tours led by zoologist and conservationist dr nic slocum. New humpback whale for ireland spotted off west cork. In september 2008 ivan okelly photographed a blue whale the second confirmed irish blue whale sighting, and the first to be photographed in irish waters offshore off ireland s south west. A whale of a time in west cork posted on january 30, 2008 by nt while the greenpeace ship, esperanza, and australian surveillance ships track the japanese whaling fleet in the southern ocean in an effort to stop them killing minke whales and fin whales, they plan to kill 900 minke whales and 50 fin whales by mid april, the whales and. We sell irish landscape prints in a variety of sizes. Gas field, 28 nautical miles offshore from the county cork coast.
Cork whale watch union hall 2020 all you need to know. Since that time according to the irish whale and dolphin group, 25 species have been recorded, ranging in size from the small harbour porpoise to the giant fin whale. Nic slocum whale watch west cork carrigillihy, union hall county cork, ireland. Browse our county galleries for amazing photos by some of the most talented landscape photographers in ireland. Video footage taken by nic slocum of whale watch west cork. Whale watching schedule and booking with cork whale watch. Now lets look at the birth records and my comments. How to contact whale watch west cork to book a boat tour in ireland. Cork whale watch union hall updated april 2020 top. Whales now arriving here as early as april, rather than the traditional autumn months. A great image can instantly add atmosphere to any space. The old head is a stunning headline jutting out into the atlantic ocean, so get excited for the panoramic views of the cliffs and ocean you will see throughout the. All tours depart from baltimore, harbour, west cork on board voyager daily between april and november sea conditions permitting.
It is the largest county in ireland by land area, and the largest of munsters six counties by population and area. Courtmacsherry whale stranded co cork ireland kilbrittain. The boat was bang on time and the guide, nic slocum was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable, not just about the whales and dolphins, but also about the history and geography of the west cork region and the baltimore area in particular. Whale watching is one of those activities use the calendar to check trip availability. Mobile 00 353 0 86 120 0027 landline 00 353 0 28 33357. Cork whale watch reen pier, 5 minutes from, union hall, county cork ireland rated 4. Its bones have been cleaned and are on display in the picturesque village of kilbrittain and is very educational. When it comes to unique wildlife encounters there are few things as breathtaking and humbling as coming face to face with the worlds largest creatures. The territorial waters of the republic of ireland have been designated a whale and dolphin sanctuary since 1991.
Whale watching schedule and booking with cork whale watch whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes cork whale watch. Youll discover ireland s history in adare and at bunratty castle, explore the spectacular cliffs of moher, wander the streets of dingle, and view county kerrys sparkling lakes and iconic green meadows. Last year, for instance, giant fin whales the secondlargest living creatures were sighted by the iwdg secretary, mr padraig whooley, between five and 25 miles off the old head of kinsale in cork. Nic slocum phd frgs whales worldwide have teamed up with whale watch west cork, ireland s premier whale watch operator, to create an itinerary that will allow you to experience all that.
Colin has been monitoring whales and dolphins along the cork coast in a maritime career spanning over 40 years. Whale watch west cork baltimore updated april 2020 top. Whale watching and marine wildlife tours in west cork aboard the holly jo with ireland s most experienced whale watching skipper, colin barnes. At the last census in 2016, cork city stood at 125,657.
But should these kings of the deep come into view, your heart may well discover the true definition of magnificent. Blue whale sightings off ireland s south west coast via the iwdg sightings database but sightings of blue whales in irish waters are on the increase. Join colin barnes on a whale watching trip in west cork cork whale watch is ireland s longest established whale watch operator and has been enthralling whale watchers and wildlife enthusiasts in west cork since 2001. The summer schedule runs from 1 april to 30 october inclusive. Between 1900 and 1925 a whaling operation existed on the west coast of ireland.
However, in relation to other tourism activities in ireland, this industry is still relatively smallscale. Whale of a time boat republic of irelandcorkcloyne. Colin barnes is ireland s longest established and best known whale watch operator, and has been enthralling whale watchers and wildlife enthusiasts in west cork since 2001. Attractions, experiences, sights and ideas for the munster county. About whale watch west cork responsible tourism award winner whale watch west cork runs responsible whale and dolphin watching tours led by zoologist and conservationist dr nic slocum.
Whale watch west cork baltimore 2020 all you need to. In december 2008 don conroy, chris wilson and alan mcguire set out to record a radio show for their new series wildside. Kerry is the only other county that really competes with cork on the whale watching front. Search results for whales ireland stock photos and images 114. Whaling in ireland stranded whales were, of course, very important in medieval times. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see dolphins or whales during your trip to sea.
Whale watching in ireland is a growing tourism activity. Some of the finest whale and dolphin watching encounters around the globe occur in some of the remotest and most difficult to access locations whales worldwide specialise in getting you to those difficult to get to destinations. Check the irish whale and dolphin group online to learn more about which species can be seen, where and when. Whale watching in ire land is a growing tourism activity. Back in 1991, ireland s biologically diverse waters were declared a whale and dolphin sanctuary, the first of its kind in europe. Moby dicks bar, market square, youghal, county cork, ireland. Only three months after the irish whale and dolphin group proposal, an taoiseach, charles. The whales and dolphins of southwest ireland tour destination. County cork is located in the province of munster, bordering kerry to the west, limerick to the north, tipperary to the northeast and waterford to the east. Species we see are humpback whales, fins, dolphins. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west cork. The winter schedule runs from 01 november to 31 march.
In total, 25 different cetacean species have been recorded in irish waters, with large numbers of cetaceans making seasonal passages off the coastline, and a number of resident populations in coastal harbours and transitional. If you do not see any whales or dolphins, we will be unable to rebook you in. Micheal cottrel, owner of baltimore sea safari confirmed the humpback sighting, and photographs obtained by irish whale and dolphin group iwdg members simon duggan and youen yacob allowed the iwdg to confirm the young animal as a brand new addition to the irish humpback whale. Click the button below and complete the bookingenquiry form for your. Whale watching holiday to ireland whales worldwide. Book your place on an exciting four hour whale watching trip aboard the holly jo with ireland s most experienced whale watching operator.
Irish whale and dolphin group dedicated to the conservation and better understanding. Whale watch west cork baltimore all you need to know. Boat tour ireland cork whale watch west cork ireland. Ireland s rocky cliffs provide excellent vantage points for shorebased whale watching, and for the past two decades or more boatbased whale watching have also been offered in ireland. At the official home of the wild atlantic way you can explore the route, discover the stories or check out the whale and dolphin watching in ireland. Humpback whales feeding off west cork, ireland amonst fin whales. You are permitted to print and download extracts from this site provided they are not. View historic forts, seaside towns, meandering rivers and a host of marine.
Cork whale watch offers wonderful opportunities to observe marine wildlife in west cork. Fundraiser for irish whale and dolphin group by simon berrow. The population of the entire county is 542,868 making it the state. Whale watching in ireland and whale watching in west cork in particular has now reached a high point for whale and dolphin watching enthusiasts the world over. Experience the very best of west cork s marine wildlife with skipper colin barnes, ireland s foremost whale watch skipper, aboard the. The irish whale and dolphin group are holding a whale watching event on sunday, august 24th to celebrate national whale watch day. Hundreds of people have lined union quay in cork s city centre to see three killer whales. Two humpback whales, first filmed in irish waters two decades have turned. Find the perfect picture of ireland for your home or office. A whale of a time in west cork ireland vacations with.
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