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'Phenomenal sighting': Beluga whale spotted off Donegal

Outlet: RTÉ News · Published 20/10/2026 16:11 UTC

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While beluga whales have been reported in Irish coastal waters on four occasions, this is their second ever validated recording.

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    A While beluga whale, normally found whales have been reported in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, has been spotted in Donegal Bay. Irish coastal waters on four occasions, this is their second ever validated recording.

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