The cross on the summit of Ireland’s highest mountain has been re-erected a week after it was cut down. Gardaí are still investigating the criminal damage to the 38-year-old structure on Carrauntoohil, Co Kerry.

The cross on the summit of Carrauntoohil has been re-instated.

He’s the fearless adventurer and polar explorer, whose epic feats include crossing the almost-impenetrable North Patagonian ice cap and making history by becoming the first person to fly from Mizen Head to Malin Head by paramotor.

Broadcaster and journalist Matt Cooper has become a patron of the Saoirse Foundation, a charity for seriously ill children.

An adventurer and polar explorer, always on the lookout for new challenges, has become the first person to fly from Mizen Head to Malin Head by a paramotor.

Kerry adventurer and polar explorer, Mike O’Shea, has become the first person to fly from Mizen Head to Malin Head by a paramotor.

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An Irish duo’s attempt to walk 779km to the North Pole has been abandoned after both were injured when a sled fell on them.

Interference “from outside” by Fianna Fáil headquarters led to the shock withdrawal 10 days ago of party stalwart and seasoned councillor Paul O’Donoghue from the election in South and West Kerry.

Two Irish explorers who hope to conquer what is regarded as the hardest expedition in the world — the North Pole — will be armed with guns to protect them against polar bears during their journey, which begins next month.

An Irish doctor and explorer who became the first woman from this country to reach the South Pole is attempting to make history for the second time as she bids to cross the treacherous North Patagonian Ice Cap in Chile.

After an escape from danger on the North Pole, two Irish explorers are already planning to return to the world’s most hostile environment.

AN Irish group has issued an urgent appeal for donations to help it bid for memorabilia associated with one of the great pioneers of polar exploration.