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West Cork whale watchers are being treated to large gatherings during 'low season'

Whale activity has increased since April with a number of humpback whales spotted off the West Cork coast.

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May 20th 2018, 1:00 PM

RNLI rescues 10 people after the mast broke off their racing yacht early this morning

The yacht was one of many participating in the Fastnet Race in rough seas off west Cork this morning.

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Aug 9th 2017, 7:31 AM

WATCH: This video of West Cork will take your breath away

Just beautiful.

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Sep 17th 2014, 10:00 PM