Parents and pet owners are advised to vigilant as the jellyfish-like creatures can deliver a bad sting.
There have been sightings of the jellyfish-like creature the Portuguese man o' war on some beaches in County Clare.Parents and pet owners are being warned to be vigilant.There have been sightings of the jellyfish-like Portuguese man o' war on some beaches in County Clare.They can be fatal for those who may suffer a severe reaction.
Jellyfish are common on Irish beaches but the man o' war is rare in colder North Atlantic waters. They can be swept in by the wind. Stormont’s Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs warned people to avoid contact with them. She said that lifeguards are on the lookout for them on the county's beaches and can get rid of them.Image caption,"I'd be more worried about children and pets who are very curious and who are walking on the beach," Ms McGrath told RTÉ .
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