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strandings

Number of whales and dolphins washing up on Irish coasts at record levels

Dr Simon Berrow from the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group called the figures “unprecedented”.

19.4k

Feb 17th 2018, 11:00 AM

record number

56 dolphins and whales have washed up on Irish beaches so far this year

This is the highest number at this stage of the year since records began.

12.4k

Feb 18th 2017, 12:00 PM

Come Fly With Me

Aer Lingus named among the world's top safest low-cost airlines

However the airline’s passenger numbers fell in December.

21.5k

Jan 7th 2015, 9:55 PM