Beachgoers warned Portuguese man o' war spotted on Waterford strand

The Ardmore Coast Guard Unit has received reports of a Portuguese man o' war, the stings of which can be fatal, being washed up on the beach over the weekend. Picture: Sarah Slater

Beachgoers and swimmers are being warned to be aware of the highly dangerous Portuguese man o' war marine organism which has washed up on a Co Waterford strand.

The Ardmore Coast Guard Unit has received reports of a Portuguese man o' war, the stings of which can be fatal, being washed up on the beach over the weekend.