Menu
08/07/2014
Volunteers To Bury Dead Whales On Co Donegal Beach
Seven of the 13 whales that became stranded on a beach in Falcarragh in Co Donegal have died, the latest reports show.
A group of volunteers managed to get 11 of the stranded whales back into the sea, two had already died on the beach, and attempted to swim them out to deeper water, but a number of them kept returning to the beach.
Four of the whales are alive, with one unaccounted for.
A small group of volunteers returned to the beach this morning to begin burying the dead whales. They have asked the public to stay away from the beach for today.
(MH/CD)
A group of volunteers managed to get 11 of the stranded whales back into the sea, two had already died on the beach, and attempted to swim them out to deeper water, but a number of them kept returning to the beach.
Four of the whales are alive, with one unaccounted for.
A small group of volunteers returned to the beach this morning to begin burying the dead whales. They have asked the public to stay away from the beach for today.
(MH/CD)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
10 July 2014
Two Pilots Returned To Sea Found Stranded Again
Two pilot whales re-floated by members of the public yesterday, despite the advice of experts, have become stranded again. A pod of 13 whales were discovered on the beach in Falcarragh, Co Dongeal, on Monday. To date eight of them have died.
Two Pilots Returned To Sea Found Stranded Again
Two pilot whales re-floated by members of the public yesterday, despite the advice of experts, have become stranded again. A pod of 13 whales were discovered on the beach in Falcarragh, Co Dongeal, on Monday. To date eight of them have died.
10 September 2013
Body Discovered On Mornington Beach
Gardai from Laytown are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a male in his 40s found on Mornington Beach, Co Meath. The Office of the State pathologist has been notified. The body is still at the scene. The area has been sealed off for a Technical examination. The body was discovered at approx 9.
Body Discovered On Mornington Beach
Gardai from Laytown are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of a male in his 40s found on Mornington Beach, Co Meath. The Office of the State pathologist has been notified. The body is still at the scene. The area has been sealed off for a Technical examination. The body was discovered at approx 9.
18 January 2008
Judge Brands Bar Glasses 'Lethal Weapons'
A Dublin judge has called on the management of nightclubs to take steps to prevent their customers leaving with "lethal weapons" such as bottles. Judge Katherine Delahunt made the comments as she jailed a man who "glassed" his victim in the face.
Judge Brands Bar Glasses 'Lethal Weapons'
A Dublin judge has called on the management of nightclubs to take steps to prevent their customers leaving with "lethal weapons" such as bottles. Judge Katherine Delahunt made the comments as she jailed a man who "glassed" his victim in the face.
04 July 2008
Urban Beach Is 'Capital' Idea - Weather Permitting
Dublin's international, cosmopolitan image got a further boost this week with the opening of Ireland's very first 'urban beach' facility. Not quite as extensive as the 'Five Finger Strand' in Donegal (pictured), this beach, an initiative of the Docklands Authority, was put in place from Friday 4th July - US Independence Day - to Sunday 20th July.
Urban Beach Is 'Capital' Idea - Weather Permitting
Dublin's international, cosmopolitan image got a further boost this week with the opening of Ireland's very first 'urban beach' facility. Not quite as extensive as the 'Five Finger Strand' in Donegal (pictured), this beach, an initiative of the Docklands Authority, was put in place from Friday 4th July - US Independence Day - to Sunday 20th July.
31 October 2007
Beach Angling May Be All Washed Up
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has issued detailed proposals making it the first local authority in Ireland seeking to ban beach angling. As a result, fishermen who use Killiney's beach are all ‘wound up’ – and are now opposing the plans to ban beach fishing in south County Dublin.
Beach Angling May Be All Washed Up
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has issued detailed proposals making it the first local authority in Ireland seeking to ban beach angling. As a result, fishermen who use Killiney's beach are all ‘wound up’ – and are now opposing the plans to ban beach fishing in south County Dublin.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Showers today, occasional north and west of Lough Neagh, but only a few isolated light outbreaks expected for Belfast and county Down where the best of the winter sunshine is expected. West to northwest winds brisk around the coasts. Maximum temperature 10 °C.Tonight:Showers focused across northern areas of the Province, with most in the south staying dry, with a frost developing for many here. Northwest winds fresh around the coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
