Three schoolgirls in Kinsale pulled up a pea plant covered in warts (2016)
Three students from Kinsale in the region discovered a pea plant in their garden that was unusually covered with wart‑like growths. The incident, reported in 2016, sparked online discussion about plant pathology and the potential for viral or fungal infections affecting legumes. Researchers noted the rarity of such symptoms and emphasized the need for further scientific investigation.