Dolphins and Nature
At the Mouth of the Shannon

Ireland’s greatest river opens out to the Atlantic Ocean at
Carrigaholt on the Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare,
home to Europe’s largest group of bottlenose dolphins.

The Wildlife

The Mouth of the Shannon is a Special Area of
Conservation. Every effort is made to ensure that the
dolphins and other wildlife are watched responsibly,
following a Code of Conduct & through our own
personal expertise.

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Talk to Susanne today

Dolphinwatch is run by Geoff & Susanne Magee
who pioneered dolphin watching at the Mouth
of the Shannon in 1992.

Dolphins and Nature
At the mouth of the Shannon

Ireland’s greatest river opens out to the Atlantic Ocean at Carrigaholt on the Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, home to Europe’s largest group of bottlenose dolphins.

"One of the most exciting activities
and wildlife attractions on the
Wild Atlantic Way"

With over 25 years of experience dolphin watching here
at the Mouth of the Shannon, our encounter rate is one of
the highest in the world and the best opportunity to see
dolphins in Ireland.

"One of the most exciting activities
and wildlife attractions on the
Wild Atlantic Way"
With over 25 years of experience dolphin watching here at the Mouth of the Shannon, our encounter rate is one of the highest in the world and the best opportunity to see dolphins in Ireland.