A dead whale has washed up on a south Dublin beach. The cetacean is believed a female Minke whale and is 13 metres long. The whale was discovered this morning and follows severe weather conditions on the east coast.

#dlrcc is aware of deceased 13m minke whale at #Killiney beach. Public asked to avoid location until further notice. pic.twitter.com/9Bvw6kQQhS — dlrcc (@dlrcc) August 19, 2016

The whale washed up south of Corbawn Lane, Shankill and people are being advised to avoid venturing down to the beach as spring tides are making for dangerous conditions.

There is some speculation that the whale may have been hit by a propeller.