In the News: How mountain rescue services are managing alarming rise in callouts
People are underestimating fitness and equipment needed to climb Carrauntoohil
Mountain rescue: ‘You get people going up in shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops’
Lockdown has inspired people to embrace the outdoors but ill-equipped climbers are taking to the hills in pursuit of ‘Instagram moments’ costing money, volunteer time and potentially, lives
Climbers warned to prepare properly after rise in rescue incidents
Kerry Mountain Rescue has dealt with 16 callouts since start of August
Ireland’s mountain rescuers: Technology is no substitute for having a fit, dedicated team
In contrast with most of Europe, Ireland’s mountain rescue service is entirely voluntary
Dangerous, intense, disorientating: A daring Christmas mountain rescue
Winter walking is rewarding but can be hazardous, as several hikers discovered last year
Left it too late to post presents home from abroad? Don’t panic
These gifts for all the family can be ordered online in time for Christmas delivery
Peak viewing in the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks
Photographer Valerie O’Sullivan captures daily life on the Iveragh Peninsula
Man’s body found on Carrauntoohil in Co Kerry
Gardaí seeking to identify walker believed to be Irish and in his 50s who fell on Saturday
Hill walker rescued from Carrauntoohil in Co Kerry
Operation is third call-out to mountain for local team in recent days
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