Take a look — Could it be skin cancer?

Irish people are often at a higher risk of skin cancer, so it’s important to know how to spot a melanoma and distinguish it from a normal freckle or mole

Every year, 1,200 people in Ireland are diagnosed with melanoma. Picture: iStock 

While the country basks in glorious summer weather and the seaside calls, spare a thought for your skin — your body’s largest organ. Sunburn is one of the leading causes of skin cancer.

Every year, 1,200 people in Ireland are diagnosed with melanoma, a type of skin cancer that often occurs in young and middle-aged adults.