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Sophie Collins

Warning after RTE star Joe Duffy injured on Dublin beach by dangerous fish

Beach goers have been warned to take care over the hot weather, after Joe Duffy admitted he was stung on a Dublin beach by a weever fish which left him in excruciating pain.

The RTE Radio One host spoke about his experience after a woman on his show spoke about her own encounter with a weever fish. Joe says he now always wears swim boots going into the water.

These painful stings are becoming more common in Ireland. Orla joined Joe on air to tell him about her awful day at an Irish beach.

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