An Arklow resident who recently discovered a false widow spider nesting in an outdoor light fitting has had their fears eased by a local expert. Having identified the bulbous shape and distinctive ...

Halloween is an opportunity to celebrate that which is creepy, spooky, scary and sometimes stranger than fiction. And for ...

With more than 580 resident species, Ireland is a world of wonder for arachnophiles. While the United Kingdom boasts more ...

When it comes to countries full of deadly critters, Australia, Brazil, or Japan might spring to mind. But experts warn that ...

As weather conditions turn colder, homeowners are being asked to watch out for the False Widow Spider, as the likelihood of ...

Gardaí have issued an urgent missing person for a 17-year old girl from Finglas in Dublin. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW They are seeking the public's assistance in locating Jennifer (Jade) ...

Most spiders pose very little danger to humans, including the notorious noble false widow (Steatoda nobilis). But the half-inch predator does punch surprisingly far above its weight. According to a ...

Norovirus, also known as the 'winter vomiting bug' could be on the rise with the colder months fast approaching ...

The National Poisons Information Centre, based at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin, has issued a warning about the venomous ...

Can a black widow spider bite kill you? Yes. It's one of the deadliest spiders on earth. According to information from Ohio State University, the venom can be 15 times more potent than a rattlesnake's ...