Sperm Whale spotted in Co. Wexford waters

A sperm whale has been spotted off the Wexford coast.

The 40 foot whale was spotted a short distance from the coast of Duncannon and Arthurstown earlier today. Drone footage and images have been shared online by Damien Burke and others. A fishing boat was seen making its way towards the mammel to try and move it along. [video width="640" height="360" mp4="https://www.southeastradio.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WhatsApp-Video-2025-03-25-at-14.26.18-1.mp4"][/video] [video width="640" height="360" mp4="https://www.southeastradio.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/WhatsApp-Video-2025-03-25-at-14.26.18-2.mp4"][/video] It is now believed to have made it's way toward Dunmore East to deeper waters. Locals say something like this has never been seen before in the area.