Right-of-way issues hamper Carrantuohill safety works

PLANS to make the ascent to Ireland’s highest mountain safer are on hold because of a right-of-way issues over a steep climb known as the Devil’s Ladder.

A sum of €100,000 has been provided to develop Carrantuohill for climbers, and a Scottish company with mountaineering expertise engaged to do safety work on the ascent.

Agreement has yet to be reached with all local landowners, however, holding up the project.