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# Fin Whale

This year

2023

Not possible to carry out post mortem on fin whale that washed up on Co Kerry beach

The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group has said the 19 metre-long whale is too decomposed for a full post-mortem.

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Jul 10th 2023, 10:42 PM

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Whale spotted in River Liffey found dead near Dublin Port

The Fin whale was spotted in Dublin port on Wednesday.

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Oct 4th 2019, 12:55 PM

Pictures: Locals flock to see 20 metre fin whale washed up on Achill beach

The mammal was stranded on Christmas Eve.

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Dec 27th 2013, 2:39 PM

VIDEO: Young fin whale still stuck in west Cork harbour

Experts say the beached whale may be in the final throes as it lies in Baltimore Harbour.

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Aug 14th 2012, 9:21 PM