There is a growing trend of foraging in Ireland – but the murder of a family using poisonous fungi has highlighted just how costly a mistake can be
Mycologist Bill O’Dea runs foraging hunts each year and says he has seen a surge in interest in the topic
There has been a remarkable surge in interest in wild foraged foods across Ireland, though a leading fungi expert urged people to be careful if collecting wild mushrooms.
Bill O’Dea – a leading Irish mycologist who runs guided fungi hunts – issued the warning as a high-profile Australian murder case highlighted just how dangerous some mushrooms can be.