A slippery start to 2019 for the Irish Coast Guard team in Youghal with the discovery of a sea snake. The national Coast Guard control centre was informed, due to the unavailability of St. Patrick, Cork County Council was requested. Pic: Irish Coast Guard1.5-metre long snake removed from Cork beachA 1.5m long snake has been removed from a Cork beach by County Council officials after being reported by locals. “A slippery start to 2019 for the Irish Coast Guard team in Youghal with the discovery of a sea snake. The national Coast Guard control centre was informed, due to the unavailability of St. Patrick, Cork County Council was requested.

Source: Evening echo January 04, 2019 14:37 UTC