dolphinwatch

About 70 dolphins in the Shannon Estuary and many of their favoured areas are close to the shore near Carrigaholt. The Shannon dolphins are significant because they are one of only four groups of resident dolphins in Europe. Seeing the dolphins from Carrigaholt is practically guaranteed. At certain times of the day it is possible to see the dolphins by taking a walk along the coastline. You may enquire in the village for directions to the best look-out point. Alternatively, you can take a short trip with Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt and in no time, be in the company of dolphins. On the two hour trip, you will learn about the dolphins, estuarine marine life and other features from your guide. You will also have the unique opportunity to use a hydrophone and listen to how the dolphins communicate.

Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt has been losely observing the Shannon bottle nose dolphins for ten years and has become familiar with the groups behaviour patterns as well as individuals within the group.