Fungie the Dingle Dolphin in Dingle, Ireland

Fungie the Dingle Dolphin in Dingle, Ireland

In the seaside Irish town of Dingle, just next to the Dingle Harbour, stands a statue of Fungie the Dingle Dolphin, a local legend famous for his long lifespan and friendly interactions with humans. Fungie was first spotted off the coast of Dingle in 1983. Over the course of nearly forty years, locals and tourists alike reported playful interactions with Fungie, whose fame attracted attention, news reports, and tourism to the town of Dingle. In …