Gemma O’Connor is the Live Stranding Coordinator with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group.

Earlier this month, Gemma helped coordinate a major rescue operation in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, where eight dolphins became trapped on a dropping tide.

Thanks to a carefully managed response involving IWDG volunteers, local kayakers and support agencies, all of the dolphins were successfully refloated and guided safely back to sea.

Gemma was on Wednesday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey about that dramatic day, the teamwork involved, and the vital work of responding to live strandings along our coast.

Photo (c) Irish Whale and Dolphin Group via Facebook