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# lion's mane

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# Sandycove
Warning lifted as lion mane jellyfish no longer present at popular Dublin swimming spot
The sting of lion’s mane jellyfish can cause nausea, vomiting and respiratory distress.
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Jun 14th 2019, 6:08 PM
# man o'war
There's been an increase in jellyfish sightings on Irish beaches - here's what to do if you see one
“If a child starts poking them they’re likely to get stung,” John Leech of the Irish Water Safety said.
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Oct 10th 2017, 6:20 AM
# The Trouble Urine
One of the world's biggest jellyfish has been spotted in Irish waters - but don't pee on it if you get stung
“As long as we’re careful, they need not be a danger.”
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Aug 15th 2016, 7:24 PM
# lion's mane
Dublin Ironman organisers 'monitoring' presence of dangerous jellyfish in Sandycove
The sting of lion’s mane jellyfish can cause nausea, vomiting and respiratory distress.
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Aug 11th 2016, 10:28 PM
# lion's mane
Heading to the beach? A new warning has been issued over this jellyfish
Meanwhile, new statistics show that 122 people died from drowning last year.
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Jul 19th 2016, 6:05 AM
# warning
Tourists urged to take care swimming after boy dies from box jellyfish sting in Thailand
Hotels have been told to prepare emergency kits for jellyfish stings.
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Aug 26th 2014, 8:10 AM