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There’s no fallback on Everest, so what drives climbers to the challenge?

Two Irishmen were among 11 killed this season on the world’s highest mountain. What draws climbers to the challenge? asks Lorna Siggins

Sun, 16 Jun, 2019

Second Irish man in eight days dies on Mount Everest

An Irish father of two has died while attempting a climb on the world’s highest mountain.

Fri, 24 May, 2019

Hillary slams booze parties on top of the world

On the eve of the 50th anniversary of his historic conquest of Mount Everest, Edmund Hillary complained that legions of modern-day climbers were holding drunken parties at base camp and then scrambling to the summit on fixed ropes and ladders.

Wed, 28 May, 2003

Galwayman wins extreme racing challenge

Galwayman Richard Donovan has won the Everest Marathon en route to winning the Himalayan 100-mile stage race in Northern India, which concluded yesterday.

Fri, 01 Nov, 2002