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Dolphins in Donegal

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  • 12-08-2011 1:02pm
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    Rob113
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    Does anyone know where would be the best place to go to try catch a glimpse of the Dolphins that have been spotted around Donegal bay?


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    North_West_Art
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    apparently they swim close to the shore, they are between Rossnowlagh and Doorin Point, so maybe you could try the Waterbus office in Donegal Town, they may have spotted them already. Alternatively there are several boats for hire along the coast


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    Carrickman
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    Their has been quite a few spotted around the Teelin/Sliabh Liag bay area this past few weeks, there is boat trips from the pier and Paddy who dose the trips is the man to ask http://www.sliabhleagueboattrips.com/


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    mk2
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    http://www.independent.ie/national-news/dolphins-show-bottle-taking-over-new-home-2846467.html


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    Cul a cnoic
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    Carrickman wrote: »
    Their has been quite a few spotted around the Teelin/Sliabh Liag bay area this past few weeks, there is boat trips from the pier and Paddy who dose the trips is the man to ask http://www.sliabhleagueboattrips.com/

    Was out on that boat last Sat and there was loads of dolphins swimming along side us and jumping out of the water beside us. Most enjoyable trip and the skipper was great. Would recommend it to anyone.


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    inode
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    Cul a cnoic wrote: »
    Was out on that boat last Sat and there was loads of dolphins swimming along side us and jumping out of the water beside us. Most enjoyable trip and the skipper was great. Would recommend it to anyone.

    Whats the prices like and how long do you get? ;)


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    Harps
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    Plenty all around the coast it seems, I've seen some quite regularly around Burtonport, they swim with the ferries to Arranmore any time theyre around


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    annascott
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    Does anyone know if dogs are allowed on the boat trips?


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    WANTStoWORK
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    I believe Burger King would be the best and last place to see these Dolphins, num num!!!!


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    muffler
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    WANTStoWORK wrote: »
    I believe Burger King would be the best and last place to see these Dolphins, num num!!!!
    Infraction given


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    Firblog
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    Carrickman wrote: »
    Their has been quite a few spotted around the Teelin/Sliabh Liag bay area this past few weeks, there is boat trips from the pier and Paddy who dose the trips is the man to ask http://www.sliabhleagueboattrips.com/

    Ta for that, gonna try to take a run out with him tomorrow, hope to see a few flippers on the way...


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    lamai
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    I've seen them when out surfing in falcarragh area.


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    foxshooter243
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    Afew years ago I went fly fishing for pollack and mackerel at the rocks below Dunree fort, Next thing a pod of dolphins was swimming in and around the rocks quite close to me..twas nice to see..


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    mk2
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaBWxZ1b-wo


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    feelpablo
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    About four years ago myself and two mates went kayaking off the peir in donegal town.

    We went out as far as seal island and stopped to have a bit of a chat when a dolphin popped out of the water about ten foot away from us!!

    Scared the absolute sh!te out of us!! She sprayed a bit of water about the place and took off not to be seen again by us...

    Was class to have seen one in the locality and alll the better that there is pods turning up in the bay, heres to hoping that they return year after year :)


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