A notice is being placed at Ardmore, Clonea and Tramore beaches advising the public of the possible presence of dangerous jellyfish on the shore and in the water.
Waterford Council says it's been advised of sightings of Portuguese Man-Of-War jellyfish on some beaches in the county.
The local authority says they can inflict severe stings and contact should be avoided.
Exceptional numbers of Portuguese Man-Of-War jellyfish washed up along the south and west coasts of Ireland over the weekend.
Scientists say they've been blown in from the recent Atlantic storms.
Waterford City and County Council have been advised of sightings of Portuguese Man O’War Jellyfish. A notice is being placed at Ardmore, Clonea and Tramore Beaches advising the public of the possible presence ofjellyfish. They can inflict severe stings and should be avoided.
— Waterford Council (@WaterfordCounci) October 16, 2019
