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Kim O'Leary

Dublin beachgoers warned after 'several children hospitalised' from painful jellyfish sting

The Irish Coast Guard has issued a warning to Dublin beachgoers after several children suffered painful jellyfish stings and had to be hospitalised in recent days.

Taking to social media, The Irish Coast Guard warned that lion's mane jellyfish have been spotted at Dublin beaches in recent days. They said: "Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Warning! These jellyfish sting severely.

"@CHI_Ireland have informed the Coast Guard of several children suffering painful jellyfish stings resulting in hospitalization." It comes as Fingal County Council recently issued a warning that the dangerous lion's mane jellyfish has been sighted around the capital.

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