RED FLAGS were flying for a total of five days at Fanore due to the presence of the Lion’s Mane jellyfish.
No further sightings of the Lion’s Mane have been spotted since June 10th in Fanore, this also marked the last of a five day run of lifeguards having red flags flying at the North Clare beach.
Between five to fifteen Lion’s Mane jellyfish had washed up on Fanore Beach on each of the days that the Red Flags were erected.
One of the largest jellyfish species, the Lion’s Mane jellyfish can measure up to three metres, their tentacles are full of stinging cells used to capture fish and other prey.
A sting to a human from a Lion’s Mane jellyfish can cause nausea, sweating, cramps, headaches and other symptoms and severe stings should seek urgent medical attention.
