Place: Slieve Donard

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The Way that we Climbed: A look at the rivalry of Irish climbers

Hillwalking, climbing and mountaineering have long been favourite pastimes in this country. Dan MacCarthy says Paddy O’Leary’s new history captures the intense rivalry of these sports’ participants

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Hundreds of climbers raise funds for the homeless

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Summit lighting for Paralympic Games flame

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These boots are made for walking

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Man’s best friend to the rescue

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Helicopter crash crew 'lucky to be alive'

Police helicopter overturns at crash site

Four police personnel were injured today when a helicopter overturned as it took off from the scene of last week’s fatal helicopter crash in the North.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2010

Prince Charles 'shocked' by friend's death in Down helicopter crash

One of the men killed in a helicopter crash in the North was a personal friend of Prince Charles', a spokesperson from his official residence at Clarence House confirmed.

Mon, 25 Oct, 2010

Three confirmed killed in Down helicopter crash

Air accident investigators have arrived at the scene of a helicopter crash that killed three people who were flying from the North to England, police confirmed tonight.

Sun, 24 Oct, 2010

Four feared dead in helicopter crash

There are fears tonight that up to four people may have been killed in a helicopter crash in the North

Sat, 23 Oct, 2010

Four Peaks Challenge raises 400,000 for the homeless

The Four Peaks Challenge has raised over 400,000 for homeless people in Ireland this weekend.

Sun, 08 Jun, 2008

Mountain fire 'was started deliberately'

A mountain fire that ran for several miles is believed to have been started deliberately, it was revealed today.

Fri, 09 May, 2008

Hikers to take part in four peaks charity challenge

Hikers will raise more than €400,000 when they scale Ireland’s highest mountains during one weekend this summer.

Sun, 17 Feb, 2008

Aiming high to help the homeless

RTÉ style guru Caroline Morahan yesterday laced up her hiking boots to launch the Focus Ireland Four Peaks mountain challenge.

Mon, 26 Mar, 2007

Schoolboy James sets sights on Everest conquest

CARRAUNTOOHIL measures 3,409 feet; Slieve Donard in the Mourne Mountains is 2,798 feet high; Mount Snowdon stands at 3,560 feet; Scafell Pike at 3,205 feet and Ben Nevis, is 4,409 feet tall.

Thu, 05 Oct, 2006

Tributes paid to soldier killed by lightning strike

An off-duty soldier killed by a lightning strike on top of the Mourne Mountains was today described as a dedicated professional with a promising career.

Wed, 12 Apr, 2006

NI: Soldier killed by lightening on mountain

A climber believed killed by lightning on a Co Down mountain top was a sergeant in the Royal Signals, it emerged today.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2006

Lightning possibly to blame for man's death on mountain

The man found dead on the top of a mountain in Co Down may have been struck by lightning.

Sun, 09 Apr, 2006

Post mortem due on body found in Mourne mountains

A post mortem is due to be carried out today on the body of a man found in the Mourne mountains yesterday.

Sun, 09 Apr, 2006

Charity climbers set sights on four peaks challenge

Charity hikers are set to raise over €500,000 for the homeless as they scale the island’s four highest mountains in one weekend.

Sun, 26 Feb, 2006

Charity climbers tackle Kerry peak

A TEAM of mountains climbers were last night scaling Carrantuohill in the final leg of their bid to conquer the five highest peaks in Ireland and Britain inside 24 hours.

Tue, 13 Aug, 2002

Weather halts five peaks record bid

A world record bid by five climbers hoping to scale five Irish and British peaks in less than 24 hours has been put on hold because of adverse weather conditions.

Sun, 16 Jun, 2002