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Pauline van der Waal
November 16, 2025
The waters off Brow Head are known as seasonal feeding grounds for basking sharks, the gentle giants of the Atlantic. In spring and early summer, these massive filter feeders can sometimes be seen gliding close to shore, drawn by plankton-rich currents.
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5.13km
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180m
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Hike the easy 3.2-mile Brow Head Trail in County Cork, offering dramatic coastal views and historical sites like the Star Wars filming locat
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Elevation 50 m
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Sunday 31 May
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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h
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