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Toxic plant spotted on several beaches along east coast as further warning issued

Toxic plant spotted on several beaches along east coast as further warning issued

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

The deadly plant, also known as water dropwort and Dead Man’s fingers, is considered one of the most poisonous plants in Ireland and the UK

'Tremendous improvement': Irish beaches are at their cleanest in eight years

'Tremendous improvement': Irish beaches are at their cleanest in eight years

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Brittas Bay, Curracloe, Bundoran, Killiney, Strandhill, and Tramore were among the popular beaches to achieve clean status, alongside Portmarnock in Dublin

Swimmers advised to avoid 17 beaches due to poor water quality

Swimmers advised to avoid 17 beaches due to poor water quality

Tue, 23 Jul, 2024

Ten of the 17 beaches affected are in Co Mayo, two in Galway, one in Donegal and the remaining four are located in Dublin