Urgent warning to beachgoers and dog walkers this weekend
Hemlock Water Dropwort discovered on a beach in Youghal(Image: Cork County Council)
An extremely poisonous plant that can be fatal for both livestock and humans has been discovered on a beach in Youghal.
The Hemlock water-dropwort – also known as ‘dead man’s fingers’ – was found washed up on the Mall beach, with Cork County Council issuing an urgent warning to walkers in the area. It’s one of the most dangerous plants in the UK and Ireland, with skin contact often causing irritation – and ingestion sometimes proving fatal within hours.
Ingestion among adults is rare, with only 13 cases…