A new initiative aimed at protecting Ireland's most spectacular marine wildlife will be trialled by tour operators in Cork and Kerry over the coming months.

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I've always been a sucker for accents, my ears perk up whenever I detect a hint of something that sounds foreign. It's not a judgmental thing, it's a genuine curiosity to listen closely and try and ...

Note: Before we get started, let’s define what pelagic actually means. “Right now, the word pelagic can be a little obscure”, he explains. “But it refers to the open ocean, so the offshore, high seas ...