This annual event, now in its 22^nd year, comprises free and guided whale watches at local headlands and vantage points as part of All-Ireland Whale Watch Day. These simultaneous land-based watches at 11 sites around the Irish coast provide IWDG researchers, whale enthusiasts and citizen scientists alike with a unique overview of whale and dolphin activity on the day, and you can play an important part. While there are no guarantees of sightings, given reasonable weather you have a good chance of seeing some of the marine species that can be viewed locally.

This event is suitable for all ages and is aimed at everyone from the novice wildlife enthusiast to the experienced naturalist. We advise participants to dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day There may be a short, elevated walk from the meeting point to your watch site, so sensible footwear is recommended, and your local watch may not be wheelchair accessible. You should bring binoculars, your sense of humour and refreshments, but please leave your pets at home.

The group will meet at Balscadden car park.

This event is free and no registration is required. In the event of unsuitable weather your watch leader may need to cancel your local event at short notice; so, if any doubt, please contact with Ronan Hickey at ronan.hici@gmail.com or 086 3391142 or check www.iwdg.ie/events.