'Sad to encounter'- Local man discovers dolphin washed up and dead by Carlow river
A local man from Saint Mullins in Carlow came across a dead Common Dolphin washed up on a river bank in the local area.
A local man from Saint Mullins in Carlow came across a dead Common Dolphin washed up on a river bank in the local area.
He shared a post to Facebook of his encounter, reminding people of the importance of taking care of our environment.
The man, named Tony, said on Wednesday December 17, "earlier today in St Mullins, Co. Carlow, I came across a Common Dolphin washed up in the River Barrow.
"A sobering reminder that our rivers are not isolated systems — they are directly connected to our coastal and marine environments.
"Finds like his highlight how far inland marine species can travel (12km), and how closely linked river health, coastal processes, and biodiversity truly are. It also underlines the importance of continued monitoring, reporting, and protection of our waterways.
"While sad to encounter, it’s an important moment to pause, observe, and reflect on the fragile balance within our natural systems".