Multiple Asian hornets have been spotted in Co Cork, while a single sighting was reported in Dublin city. In an update regarding the situation, the Irish invasive species watchdog reports the removal of a second Asian hornet nest from Cork. Multiple Asian hornets, mostly in Cork, have been sighted since late July this year, while a single sighting was reported in Dublin’s Inchicore. Asian hornets pose a significant threat to Irish biodiversity, as even a single nest can devastate local pollinator populations. In 2021, a single Asian hornet was sighted in Dublin, however, it was not associated with any wild populations.