# Bouncy castle sparks horrifying MRSA outbreak, infecting 48 children in Ireland

https://mins.news/en/item/55206

- Ars Technica, 2026-09-11 21:14 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/bouncy-castle-launches-horrifying-mrsa-outbreak-striking-48-kids-in-ireland/

> A community gathering in Ireland in fall 2025, attended by about 120 people and featuring three bouncy castles, was followed by aggressive skin and soft-tissue infections in 48 children. Fifteen sought emergency care and four were hospitalized, but all recovered. The investigation was reported in Eurosurveillance.