A Family in Tallaght Didn’t Know They Were Breathing in Toxic Mould – Until It Was Too Late
The toddler had a constant cough. The baby developed eczema that wouldn’t go away. Their mother, exhausted and foggy-headed, thought it was just a long winter.
They didn’t know they were living with toxic mould in their Tallaght home.
Not until it triggered an emergency trip to hospital.
The House Looked Fine — Until It Wasn’t
The family lived in an ex-council semi-detached home in Jobstown, Tallaght. Recently painted. Central heating. Double glazing. But no extractor fan in the bathroom. No vents in the kitchen. And no insulation in the exterior walls.
It was a silent trap.
The home looked clean. But the air was heavy. Musty. Unhealthy.
When the baby started wheezing and the toddler’s cough got worse, the GP referred them for allergy testing. That’s when the doctor asked: “Have you had your air quality tested?”
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What We Found: Stachybotrys and Aspergillus Spores
We arrived two days later. Our thermal imaging showed cold bridging behind the beds. A damp wall in the child’s room. And when we tested the air?
- Stachybotrys chartarum – commonly known as toxic black mould
- Aspergillus fumigatus – dangerous for those with asthma
- Spore counts nearly five times the healthy limit
All in a home with no visible mould.
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What Is Toxic Mould — And Why It’s So Dangerous
According to the HSE, exposure to toxic mould can cause:
- Asthma flare-ups
- Chronic respiratory infections
- Skin conditions
- Neurological effects like brain fog or fatigue
Children, the elderly, and immunocompromised adults are at the highest risk.
In this Tallaght case, the mould spores were airborne. Floating through the house. Getting inhaled night after night.
Our Remediation Strategy: Fast, Safe, Permanent
We moved quickly:
- Full fogging of the home with a non-toxic anti-microbial solution
- Sealed off infected areas and removed carpet and underlay
- Coordinated with the family’s housing officer for insulation upgrades
- Provided a detailed report to support HSE and housing action
Within two weeks:
✅ Spore levels dropped to safe limits
✅ The toddler’s cough eased
✅ The baby’s skin began to heal
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Why Tallaght Homes Are at Risk
Many homes in Tallaght — especially older council or ex-council stock — suffer from:
- Poor insulation
- Blocked or missing vents
- Sealed windows with no fresh airflow
- Internal drying and overcrowding
We’ve seen similar cases in:
- Jobstown
- Kilnamanagh
- Fettercairn
- Old Bawn
- Brookfield
Don’t assume a clean-looking room is a safe one. Invisible mould spores can do real damage.
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Toxic Mould in Tallaght – It’s Not Just a Stain on the Wall
If your home feels damp, musty, or your children are always sick — don’t wait for visible mould. The spores may already be in the air.
Let Mould Removal Ireland test, detect, and remove the problem — before it harms your health.