Ars Technica
Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland
Friday, September 11, 2026
A cluster of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections affected 48 children in Ireland after exposure to a bouncy castle, according to reports. The strain identified in the outbreak was resistant to multiple antibiotics. Public health officials investigated the source and hygiene practices associated with the inflatable structure.
