The conquering of the South Pole by the first Irish expedition will inspire budding explorers to learn more about Antarctica and the environmental dangers posed to it, it was claimed today.

A four-strong team of Antarctic explorers who made history by becoming the first Irish expedition ever to reach the South Pole are due to arrive home tonight.

WHEN Pat Falvey named his 2007 South Pole expedition “Beyond Endurance”, he knew he was not alone.

IRISH kids will be on top of the world next year when a charity climber plants their flags on the highest peaks of the seven continents.