the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group presents:
Whale Watch Ireland 2026
Land-based guided wildlife event
On Saturday 23rd May the Irish Whale & Dolphin Group (IWDG) invites you to join us at a local headland or vantage point for Whale Watch Ireland 2026
This annual event, now in its 24th year, comprises free and guided watches at 18 local sites as part of All-Ireland whale watch day.
This year’s event is once again being held to coincide with National Biodiversity Week Ireland which runs between 15-24 May.. These simultaneous land-based watches at the 18 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.
The closest event to Barryroe is at Cloghna Head - the Car Park with the Wild Atlantic Way post situated between Long Strand and Owenahincha
Ireland's National Biodiversity Week
Cloghna Head (aka Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point)
While there are of course no guarantees of sightings, given reasonable weather you have a good chance of seeing some of the species that inhabit your local waters. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day. Please note, there are no boats involved and no bookings necessary. As some sites will require a short walk, sensible footwear is recommended.
You should bring binoculars, spotting scope (if you have one), your sense of humour and refreshments.
Please leave your pets at home.
This event is suitable for all ages and is aimed at everyone from the novice wildlife enthusiast to more experienced naturalist, with a keen interest in marine wildlife and biological recording, who’d like to learn more.
In the event of inclement weather the event at Cloghna Head may need to be cancelled at short notice; please check for any announcements of cancellations on the homepage of barryroe.net