The Irish Whale and Dolphin Group’s (IWDG) documentary on the trail of the humpback whale is to be screened in Kilnaboy, Co Clare today (Thur Apr 6).
The documentary “Ireland to Iceland – On The Trail Of The Humpback Whale” will be shown at the X-PO in Kilnaboy at 8 pm.
As The Clare Herald reports, the IWDG embarked on the unique research expedition in 2018.
“During the month-long navigation of Iceland’s coast, a revolving crew of volunteers visited remote coastal communities,” the newspaper says.
“They documented humpback whales in abundance, as well as recording many other species, including Blue whales and the critically endangered White-beaked dolphin,” it says.
The documentary of the voyage was shot by award-winning filmmaker Tony Whelan.
The screening will be followed by a question and answer session with Whelan, the IWDG chief science officer, Dr Simon Berrow, and expedition team members.
Admission is free, and donations to the IWDG are welcome.
Read The Clare Herald report here