Bill O’Dea
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Bill O'Dea is a mycophagist and a fungi expert who studied at University College Dublin. He has been in the news for his insights on the dangers of poisonous mushrooms, particularly the death cap mushroom, in Ireland. O'Dea emphasizes the importance of expert identification when foraging for mushrooms, as many species can be toxic or deadly.
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Bill is a mycophagist who has been running mushroom hunts in Ireland and abroad since 1996.
Identifying safe mushrooms on a forage in Wicklow – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·
Ireland· 2025-09-18
Ireland· 2025-09-18
Bill O’Dea, who studied fungi at University College Dublin, says that Ireland is a 'fungophobic' society.
Are they in Ireland and how do you spot them? – The Irish TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-07-07
Ireland· 2025-07-07Also mentioned
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