Whale watching?

Hobbitfeet

Seen on the news lots of whale sightings in the south. Is there sightseeing boats for this in Sligo?

Freedive Ireland

Were you watching winterwatch last night? A lot of boats are in for the winter and afaik no one actively promotes it at present. There are whales in Donegal bay all year round but probably not Humpback. WE know for sure that fin whales are there as they have washed up along with pilot, minke and others. Also plenty of dolphins out there. I would say its a case of chartering a boat and orgainsing a small group yourself and then approaching either Daryl Ewing in rosses point or Decaln and Michael with Kiwi Girl in Mullaghmore now at Sligo harbour. The Irish whale and dolphin group have whale watch ireland in Mullaghmore usually in August/Sept where we scan the sea for cetaceans from the shore. You need a calm sea to spot anything. They also have fitted out Celtic mist where you can buy a ticket and go with other experienced whale watchers I think its down in wexford at present but the plan is to bring it round Ireland in the future afaik.

magnumlady

I went to Inishmurray with Daryl last year and while we didn't see whales we saw plenty of seals. It was fantastic, well worth a trip.

Hobbitfeet

No I missed that was it on rte? Maybe I can get it online. Thanks for all the info. Would be amazing to get out there and see some whales

promethius

daryl ewing is a gentleman and has a great boat, no one knows sligo bay better so if there's anything to see he will know where it is.

i've been lucky enough to swim with wild dolphins in rosses point and mullaghmore and seals at streedagh. i came close to a minke whale surfing in north sligo a few years ago. some sight. so they're out there, but takes time and luck

enjoy

Hobbitfeet

It seems like in recent years there have been more and more sightings? Do you think there is the more whales coming up this way or sightings are just being reported more?

promethius

don't know really. there's def more people around the waters here than say 10 or 15 years ago so it could be that. but we had those two recent beachings as well, the only other one i remember was the big sperm whale at cullinamore.

Hobbitfeet

Yes maybe that's it. I went to the beached whale near streedagh last year, it's not something I'd do again it was impressive to see the size of the whale but also very emotional for me I think pregnancy hormones had something to do with that too
My brother has spotted lots of dolphins seals while surfing around Sligo must be an amazing feeling to be in the water with them

1928

I had a look at this thread thinking it was about the quality of women that goes to Toffs. Ah well.

mongoman

1928 wrote: »

I had a look at this thread thinking it was about the quality of women that goes to Toffs. Ah well.

8 posts since 2005? And now we can see why.

alsace royal

http://www.facebook.com/tommy.stingray?ref=ts&fref=ts

you could try this lad, dont know if the boat is out at the minute, but sound man and very knowledgeable