Place: Carrauntoohill

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<p>Mountain rescue: Any request for emergency assistance in the upland and mountainous areas on the island of Ireland is met by a volunteer response from one of the 11 mountain rescue teams that compose Mountain Rescue Ireland. These teams are on standby 24/7/365 to respond to requests for assistance and are tasked through the 999/112 emergency phone system</p>

outdoors

Increase in mountain rescues puts pressure on volunteers

Avoid mountain mishaps: don't overestimate your ability while underestimating the mountains

general

Limerick garda to carry a 26kg rowing machine up Ireland's tallest mountain

sport

Cork ultra runner wins one of the world's toughest endurance races

news

'He will be sorely missed': Investigation launched after man dies in paragliding accident

Wondrous ways of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks

Damage on Croagh Patrick due to erosion may leave access severely restricted

Carrauntoohill farm sells for €5,600/acre

Farmland is continuing to sell at auction, albeit with some mixed fortunes.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

Body recovered after man dies in fall at Carrauntoohill

A man has died after a fall close to the summit of Ireland’s tallest mountain.

Mon, 25 Jul, 2016

Bishop John Buckley: Magdalene mass grave ‘must be accessible’ to public

The Bishop of Cork and Ross has backed the calls of campaigners to make the vandalised mass grave of Magdalene women at Sunday’s Well accessible to the public.

Sat, 22 Aug, 2015

Peak fitness needed for Kerry mountain challenge

One of Ireland’s top mountain guides has launched what’s being billed as one of the toughest and most exhilarating outdoor challenges ever staged in an Irish mountain range.

Thu, 14 May, 2015

Atheist group concerned over plans to restore Carrauntoohill cross

Atheist Ireland is voicing concern about the reinstatement of a cross at the summit of Carrauntoohill.

Wed, 26 Nov, 2014

Sex assault victim: My childhood was stolen from me

The man who sexually assaulted his niece at a This is Your Life celebration at Páirc Uí Chaoimh and later tried to commit suicide on Carrauntoohill has been jailed for five years with half suspended and placed on the sex pffenders register indefinitely.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2014

Body found in Kerry thought to be lone climber who fell ill

A man's body has been recovered from the MacGillicuddy Reeks in Co Kerry.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2014

Living the dream on top of world

GREG BUTLER is a happy and proud man. Last year, he achieved one of his life-time’s ambitions, to reach the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.

Sat, 30 Mar, 2013

Teddy’s bearing up well

Named after Theodore Roosevelt in 1902, the cuddly toys are still going strong. I’ve had mine for 50 years, says John Daly

Wed, 14 Nov, 2012

Man airlifted off Kerry coast

A man is receiving hospital treatment after being airlifted off the coast of Kerry earlier this evening.

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

Father and son plan Kilimanjaro trek for charity

They aim to become the first Irish father and son to climb Africa’s highest mountain together and in the process raise funds for a charity which transports cancer sufferers from West Cork to Cork University Hospital for treatment.

Mon, 04 Jun, 2012

Hostel refuses three weary charity cyclists a bed for being ‘late’

THREE young friends who cycled 80 kilometres before climbing Ireland’s highest mountain for charity were left devastated after a hostel in a leading tourist town turned them away for being “late”.

Tue, 19 Jul, 2011

Airlift attempt fails near Carrauntoohill

An attempt to airlift an injured man from near Carrauntoohill in Co Kerry has failed this evening because the ground is too steep.

Sat, 14 May, 2011

Hillwalkers warned over ‘false’ route on Carrauntoohill

HILLWALKERS are being warned of a potentially lethal danger that has emerged on Carrauntoohill, Ireland’s highest mountain.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2011

Limerick man looks to break Everest record

BREAKING records and climbing Everest are synonymous and tomorrow an Irishman will kickstart his attempt to become the youngest person in the republic to conquer the world’s highest mountain.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2011

Rescued man airlifted to hospital

A man is being airlifted to Tralee hospital after being rescued from Carrauntoohill in Kerry.

Sat, 31 Jul, 2010

Mountain climbers 'underestimating conditions'

Mountain Rescue Ireland says some hillwalkers and climbers are not aware of the dangers they face in the current weather conditions.

Tue, 05 Jan, 2010

Holiday home with lovely views

FULL-ON views of Carrauntoohill, Ireland’s tallest mountain (but a molehill in world terms), come for free with this Kilderry home. Once you stump up the €740,000 asking price, that is.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2006

Climber's body found on Kerry mountain

A man died following a fall on a Kerry mountain range, gardaí confirmed today.

Thu, 01 Dec, 2005

Hillwalker who died in Carrauntoohill fall named

The hillwalker who fell to his death in the MacGillicuddy Reeks in Co Kerry yesterday has been named as Gerry O'Connor.

Tue, 04 Jan, 2005

Height of modernity

CARRAUNTOOHILL meets contemporary in Killarney’s most chic development, which sets a benchmark in terms of quality and finish.

Sat, 10 Jul, 2004