Mushrooms

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>Some of the images in ‘Fungi of Killarney National Park’. Researched and produced by Louis O’Toole and published by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.</p>

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Donal Hickey: Extreme care is needed when foraging for mushrooms

We’re told at least 30 species of mushroom here are poisonous. They can cause stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, dehydration, or hallucinations (from the ‘magic’ variety) — and can be fatal

<p>Erin Patterson arrives at Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, on August 25 2025 (Jason Edwards/NCA, Pool via AP, File)</p>

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Australian judge sentences mushroom-killer Erin Patterson to life in prison

<p>Ian Wilkinson gave a victim impact statement (James Ross/AAP Image via AP)</p>

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Sole survivor of mushroom lunch murders ‘feels only half alive’

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Husband suspected wife of poisoning him before toxic mushroom murders

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Australian woman convicted of three murders over poisonous mushrooms

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Woman on trial for mushroom murders says she was trying to improve ‘bland’ lunch

Woman who denies mushroom murders accepts she served death caps for lunch

An Australian woman accused of murdering three of her estranged husband’s relatives with poisonous mushrooms told a court on Tuesday she accepted that the fatal lunch she served contained death caps.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Woman goes on trial in Australia accused of poisonous mushrooms murders

The Australian host of a weekend family lunch has gone on trial charged with murdering her estranged husband’s parents and an aunt and attempting to murder an uncle with poisonous mushrooms.

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Mysterious mushrooms — the largest living organism on our planet

There are about 20 species here that are both common and worth eating. But to stay safe, follow the basic rule of never eating a fungus that you cannot positively identify without any doubt as being an edible species

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

Woman in court charged with fatally poisoning ex-husband’s family with mushrooms

A woman accused of serving her ex-husband’s parents and an aunt poisonous mushrooms with lunch appeared in an Australian court on Monday charged with three counts of murder and five of attempted murder.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Police accuse lunch host of murdering three guests with poisonous mushrooms

The host of a weekend family lunch at her Australian country home has been charged with murdering three guests with poisonous mushrooms and attempting to murder a fourth who was left fighting for life, police said.

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

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Wild mushrooms suspected of killing three who ate lunch together in Australia

Australian police are trying to establish how three people died and a fourth became critically ill after apparently eating wild mushrooms at a family lunch.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2023

Fungi-tree planting could feed millions while capturing tonnes of carbon – study

Analysis found that the cultivation of edible ectomycorrhizal fungi in forests may sequester up to 12.8 tonnes of carbon per hectare annually

Tue, 14 Mar, 2023

Magic mushrooms photographed against a white studio background

Magic mushroom compound ‘opens up depressed people’s brains’, study suggests

But the authors caution that while the findings are encouraging, patients with depression should not attempt to self-medicate with psilocybin.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Currabinny Cooks: You won't miss the beef in our easy mushroom stroganoff

And two of our favourite recipes using mushrooms

Sat, 09 Apr, 2022

Darina Allen: My recipe for a foolproof rhubarb tart and a delicious custard to pour over it

And an Easter lamb idea to serve with a gorgeous scallion champ

Sat, 02 Apr, 2022

The Menu: Foraging and cooking like a pro is easy with experts on hand

— and A Bit On The Side condiments are super versatile and delish

Sat, 02 Oct, 2021

Parmesan, flour and Pop-Tarts: 17 foods you’ve probably never frozen — but really should

From spinach to flour and sandwiches, here’s how to reclaim your freezer from loose peas and crystal-encrusted lollies, to instantly improve your life in the kitchen

Fri, 27 Aug, 2021

Damien Enright: Hedgehog mushrooms were not plentiful but worth the effort

Day's foraging in County Kerry leads to treasured find of mushrooms including Chanterelles

Mon, 17 Aug, 2020

Health expert warns consumption of wild mushrooms becoming a 'growing health threat'

A public health expert has warned that a growing interest in collecting wild mushrooms may not be matched by a sufficient awareness among the public of the risk of poisoning from consuming such fungi.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

Mushrooms led to ‘whiplash-like eruptions’

A 53-year-old woman has been left counting the cost of eating shiitake mushrooms at an Asian restaurant here.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

This book inspires ideas from free foods like mushrooms, berries, and seaweed

Valerie O’Connor goes foraging and uncovers a book which inspires new ideas from free foods which go unnoticed under our very noses.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

Co-op sues Minister for Agriculture over €12m EU aid claim

A mushroom producers co-operative has sued the Minister for Agriculture claiming it has suffered more than €12m losses due to alleged unlawful withholding of EU financial aid.

Tue, 14 Jun, 2016