Advertisement

Teenager hospitalised after touching giant hogweed

A teenager in Tipperary had to be hospitalised after cutting down a highly toxic plant in his neighbour’s garden. When doing some garden work, he didn’t realise the huge plant was a giant hogweed, leaving him with severe burns and scarring. It’s not native to Ireland, but has become quite common, so how can you identify it and what should you do if you see it growing in your garden or on the farm? Dr William Earle is from Invas Bio Security and he joined Sean on the show...

Share this article

15.00 5 Jul 2023


Teenager hospitalised after touching giant hogweed


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.00 5 Jul 2023


A teenager in Tipperary had to be hospitalised after cutting down a highly toxic plant in his neighbour’s garden. When doing some garden work, he didn’t realise the huge plant was a giant hogweed, leaving him with severe burns and scarring.

It’s not native to Ireland, but has become quite common, so how can you identify it and what should you do if you see it growing in your garden or on the farm?

Dr William Earle is from Invas Bio Security and he joined Sean on the show...


Read more about

Moncrieff Highlights

Related Episodes

European wildfires - updates a...

00:12:40

European wildfires - updates and experiences

The Hard Shoulder

00:12:40


Ten women accuse Jared Leto of...

00:04:02

Ten women accuse Jared Leto of sexual misconduct

The Hard Shoulder

00:04:02


Sexism against the UK PM’s wif...

00:07:26

Sexism against the UK PM’s wife Marie-France van Heel - why?

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:26


Female Councillors receiving “...

00:09:15

Female Councillors receiving “disturbing” calls from private numbers

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:15