Fungie's new friends!Value for money is an extremely important consideration in these tough economic times and those travelling to Dingle to see Fungie the Dolphin in the coming weeks may get to avail of a very special 'three for one' deal as two other dolphins have joined the mischievous prankster in Dingle Harbour. Skippers conducting boat-tours to see Fungie last week noticed not one, but three fins as they approached the gentle giant's playground last Tuesday. While Fungie himself is anything but camera-shy, playing and frolicking with the boats and many visitors that go and swim with him everyday, the two new arrivals have been a little bit more elusive, hanging back while the man himself takes the spotlight. “Two adult dolphins appeared with Fungie last Tuesday and they have been hanging around with him since” explained Gillian Maye who co-ordinates tours from the boat-tour booking office on Dingle Pier.
“We didn't see them for another few days but then they turned up again at the weekend and seem to be settled here with Fungie for now. Dolphins come and stay with Fungie from time to time and these two new dolphins may be the same couple who also came into Dingle Harbour this time last year, however we're not 100% certain yet.”Despite the evident down-turn in West Kerry's economy, interest in Fungie remains strong with the Dingle Boatmen's Association welcoming many visitors over the Easter break. While many dolphins and whales visit different coastal ports in Ireland, Fungie is currently enjoying his 26th year in Dingle Harbour, something which is practically unprecedented for a bottle nose dolphin in the wild. Meanwhile he remains as curious and playful as ever captivating the countless visitors that come to see him, including many locals who travel out into the harbour themselves on a daily or weekly basis to visit their old pal. Fungie's new friends are stationed in Dingle Harbour for now, for more information on how to visit Fungie contact 066-9152626 or visit www.dingledolphin.com.
“We didn't see them for another few days but then they turned up again at the weekend and seem to be settled here with Fungie for now. Dolphins come and stay with Fungie from time to time and these two new dolphins may be the same couple who also came into Dingle Harbour this time last year, however we're not 100% certain yet.”Despite the evident down-turn in West Kerry's economy, interest in Fungie remains strong with the Dingle Boatmen's Association welcoming many visitors over the Easter break. While many dolphins and whales visit different coastal ports in Ireland, Fungie is currently enjoying his 26th year in Dingle Harbour, something which is practically unprecedented for a bottle nose dolphin in the wild. Meanwhile he remains as curious and playful as ever captivating the countless visitors that come to see him, including many locals who travel out into the harbour themselves on a daily or weekly basis to visit their old pal. Fungie's new friends are stationed in Dingle Harbour for now, for more information on how to visit Fungie contact 066-9152626 or visit www.dingledolphin.com.
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