Warning signs go up at beaches to deal with poisonous jellyfish

New public safety protocols have been put in place to deal with poisonous jellyfish which swarmed off the Co Cork coast in recent months, in what was believed to be the biggest influx of the creatures in 100 years.

Cork County Council has created a series of warning signs which it plans to erect in areas where swarms are noticed. Council personnel have also been trained to deal with jellyfish washed up on beaches, as stings from tentacles can last for days. Some species even remain venomous after death.

The safety plans were outlined after Independent councillor Noel Collins asked what action were officials taking to protect the public from jellyfish, including the Portuguese man o’ war, whose venom has been known to kill.