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An Asian hornet nest has been located in a sycamore tree in Cork city following a hunt by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The nest was located close to where an Asian hornet was discovered earlier this month. That sighting and capture was the second confirmed identification of an Asian hornet in Ireland. The Asian hornet poses a significant threat to biodiversity in Ireland, and a single nest can devastate honeybee populations, but it does not pose a significant public health ris