Aoibhín Garrihy’s husband becomes first Clare man to summit Everest

The hotelier completed the feat in aid of Elevate, an organisation set up to help make wellness programmes available in youth organisations and secondary schools in the Clare area.

Aoibhín Garrihy’s husband John Burke, has become the first Clare man to summit Everest.

The couple set off for Nepal shortly after Aiobhín’s appearance on Ireland’s Dancing with the Stars and while the actress made her way to Everest’s Base Camp, John continued on to reach the summit.