Irish Basking Shark Group
@irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
Promoting sustainable research, education, and
conservation of Ireland's marine wildlife.
https://www.baskingshark.ie
https://linktr.ee/irishbaskingsharkgroup?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=2ad234ad-6176-4e8d-a400-feb6ce6d79bd
conservation of Ireland's marine wildlife.
https://www.baskingshark.ie
https://linktr.ee/irishbaskingsharkgroup?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=2ad234ad-6176-4e8d-a400-feb6ce6d79bd
Friday 29th of August we hosted our conference gala dinner at the Connacht Hotel, Galway. We ate good food, got to know our wonderful attendees better and were entertained by the incredible musical talents of Phronsias, Brendain and Marcus Hernon!
November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Friday 29th of August we hosted our conference gala dinner at the Connacht Hotel, Galway. We ate good food, got to know our wonderful attendees better and were entertained by the incredible musical talents of Phronsias, Brendain and Marcus Hernon!
The show runs until the 19th December, Tuesdays to Saturdays, at the 6s & 7s gallery, Davis Street, Tipperary Town.
This Project takes place as part of Tipperary County Council’s Arts Programme with the support of the Arts Council and in cooperation with Creative Places Tipperary Town.
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The show runs until the 19th December, Tuesdays to Saturdays, at the 6s & 7s gallery, Davis Street, Tipperary Town.
This Project takes place as part of Tipperary County Council’s Arts Programme with the support of the Arts Council and in cooperation with Creative Places Tipperary Town.
It was great to see so many brave the elements on Friday to attend the opening, and to see Tom's work inspiring wonder and curiosity about basking sharks, beyond Ireland's coastal communities.
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
It was great to see so many brave the elements on Friday to attend the opening, and to see Tom's work inspiring wonder and curiosity about basking sharks, beyond Ireland's coastal communities.
Ruth Leeney, IBSG researcher, spoke at the exhibition's opening on Friday and the artist's talk on Saturday, providing information on the conservation status of basking sharks and highlighting them as a unique part of Ireland's marine wildlife.
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Ruth Leeney, IBSG researcher, spoke at the exhibition's opening on Friday and the artist's talk on Saturday, providing information on the conservation status of basking sharks and highlighting them as a unique part of Ireland's marine wildlife.
Our own Dr. Ruth Leeney, will give a short talk at the opening of the exhibit (Friday 14th November) and again on the 15th November. The IBSG also provided support in developing an educational worksheet for the school workshops Tom will be running this week.
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Our own Dr. Ruth Leeney, will give a short talk at the opening of the exhibit (Friday 14th November) and again on the 15th November. The IBSG also provided support in developing an educational worksheet for the school workshops Tom will be running this week.
Incredible sneak peak for Tom Meskell’s upcoming exhibit "Basking, The Nursery" in Tipperary: www.tipperaryarts.ie/baskingout
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Incredible sneak peak for Tom Meskell’s upcoming exhibit "Basking, The Nursery" in Tipperary: www.tipperaryarts.ie/baskingout
Many thanks to Terry Flanagan from @rte.ie Mooney Goes Wild programme for joining us at the International Basking Shark Conference ATU Galway City in August this year to capture the meeting, talk to some of the participants and share the excitement.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Many thanks to Terry Flanagan from @rte.ie Mooney Goes Wild programme for joining us at the International Basking Shark Conference ATU Galway City in August this year to capture the meeting, talk to some of the participants and share the excitement.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
Our magnificent basking shark sculpture was created by Tommy Casby. Commissioned by IBSG and Fair seas, part funded by The heritage council and with support from Galway City Council. On behalf of us all at IBSG we want to extend our thanks to Tommy for creating such an incredible sculpture.
October 30, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Our magnificent basking shark sculpture was created by Tommy Casby. Commissioned by IBSG and Fair seas, part funded by The heritage council and with support from Galway City Council. On behalf of us all at IBSG we want to extend our thanks to Tommy for creating such an incredible sculpture.
Postcards from Achill:
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
October 28, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Postcards from Achill:
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
On the Sunday 30th of August after our conference we headed out to Achill Island to host our Ocean Literacy Day.
What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
October 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬
Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
Loved this piece from the Shark Trust about our conference! Their data workshop was a real highlight — thanks for bringing such great energy and insights!
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
October 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Loved this piece from the Shark Trust about our conference! Their data workshop was a real highlight — thanks for bringing such great energy and insights!
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
www.sharktrust.org/blog/lets-ta...
After months of preparation this weekend we successfully hosted the second International Basking shark conference at ATU Galway followed by our Ocean Literacy day event on Achill Island, cohosted by:
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
September 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
After months of preparation this weekend we successfully hosted the second International Basking shark conference at ATU Galway followed by our Ocean Literacy day event on Achill Island, cohosted by:
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
@npwsireland.bsky.social & Irish Whale and Dolphin Group
We are kicking off our international conference on basking sharks! Come see our life size shark at ATU
August 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We are kicking off our international conference on basking sharks! Come see our life size shark at ATU
You will also be able to see the sculpture at our conference and Ocean Literacy Day (August 29-31). Details here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
August 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
You will also be able to see the sculpture at our conference and Ocean Literacy Day (August 29-31). Details here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Yesterday, the IBSG and Fair Seas unveiled a life size sculpture of a basking shark for Heritage Week in Galway!
The sculpture created by well-known prop-maker Tommy Casby was part-funded by The Heritage Council and with support from Galway City Council.
The sculpture created by well-known prop-maker Tommy Casby was part-funded by The Heritage Council and with support from Galway City Council.
August 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Yesterday, the IBSG and Fair Seas unveiled a life size sculpture of a basking shark for Heritage Week in Galway!
The sculpture created by well-known prop-maker Tommy Casby was part-funded by The Heritage Council and with support from Galway City Council.
The sculpture created by well-known prop-maker Tommy Casby was part-funded by The Heritage Council and with support from Galway City Council.
We've recently published research basking shark breaching behavior. How kind of them to demonstrate it again on camera!
Footage from Treas Heapes onboard Sally O’Keefee sailing to Inis Oirr.
Footage from Treas Heapes onboard Sally O’Keefee sailing to Inis Oirr.
August 13, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We've recently published research basking shark breaching behavior. How kind of them to demonstrate it again on camera!
Footage from Treas Heapes onboard Sally O’Keefee sailing to Inis Oirr.
Footage from Treas Heapes onboard Sally O’Keefee sailing to Inis Oirr.
As always we promote our code of conduct when you are out on the coast seeing these marvellous animals, this can be found on our website: www.baskingshark.ie/downloads
August 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
As always we promote our code of conduct when you are out on the coast seeing these marvellous animals, this can be found on our website: www.baskingshark.ie/downloads
Incredible footage captured of a basking shark breaching off Loop head Co Clare. Watch as the world’s second largest fish jumps out of the water.
Footage from Treas Heapes onboard Sally O’Keefee sailing to Inis Oirr.
Footage from Treas Heapes onboard Sally O’Keefee sailing to Inis Oirr.
August 13, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Incredible footage captured of a basking shark breaching off Loop head Co Clare. Watch as the world’s second largest fish jumps out of the water.
Footage from Treas Heapes onboard Sally O’Keefee sailing to Inis Oirr.
Footage from Treas Heapes onboard Sally O’Keefee sailing to Inis Oirr.
3.Basking (2025) is a short film about the basking shark-themed work of Irish artist Tom Meskell.
August 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
3.Basking (2025) is a short film about the basking shark-themed work of Irish artist Tom Meskell.
2. The Secrets of the Basking Shark (2022) includes interviews with scientists tracking basking sharks, conservationists working to protect them and former shark hunters.
August 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
2. The Secrets of the Basking Shark (2022) includes interviews with scientists tracking basking sharks, conservationists working to protect them and former shark hunters.
1. The Shark Hunters of Achill Island (1985) introduces some of the last shark hunters and currach builders on Achill, where there was once a sizable fishery for basking sharks.
August 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
1. The Shark Hunters of Achill Island (1985) introduces some of the last shark hunters and currach builders on Achill, where there was once a sizable fishery for basking sharks.
During our FREE Ocean Literacy event on Achill Island on 31st August, we will be screening three following films about basking sharks.....
#achill #baskingshark #sharkscience
#achill #baskingshark #sharkscience
August 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
During our FREE Ocean Literacy event on Achill Island on 31st August, we will be screening three following films about basking sharks.....
#achill #baskingshark #sharkscience
#achill #baskingshark #sharkscience
Thinking of joining us for our Ocean Literacy Day on Achill?
We have lots of activities planned for the day for shark enthusiasts of all ages.
From headland watched, kayaking, draw along sessions and rockpooling to art instalments, talks, music and film screenings.
We have lots of activities planned for the day for shark enthusiasts of all ages.
From headland watched, kayaking, draw along sessions and rockpooling to art instalments, talks, music and film screenings.
July 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Thinking of joining us for our Ocean Literacy Day on Achill?
We have lots of activities planned for the day for shark enthusiasts of all ages.
From headland watched, kayaking, draw along sessions and rockpooling to art instalments, talks, music and film screenings.
We have lots of activities planned for the day for shark enthusiasts of all ages.
From headland watched, kayaking, draw along sessions and rockpooling to art instalments, talks, music and film screenings.
We have some great keynote speakers lined up for our Conference on the 29-30th at ATU.
Remember that you can register on-site or attend virtually: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Remember that you can register on-site or attend virtually: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
July 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We have some great keynote speakers lined up for our Conference on the 29-30th at ATU.
Remember that you can register on-site or attend virtually: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Remember that you can register on-site or attend virtually: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
On August 31st, as part of Ocean Literacy Day, The Achill Sound will be playing at Keel Community Hall!
Get details and a downloadable schedule here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
#sharkweek #Achill
Get details and a downloadable schedule here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
#sharkweek #Achill
July 25, 2025 at 11:14 AM
On August 31st, as part of Ocean Literacy Day, The Achill Sound will be playing at Keel Community Hall!
Get details and a downloadable schedule here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
#sharkweek #Achill
Get details and a downloadable schedule here: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
#sharkweek #Achill