Sean, 10, aims to conquer Kilimanjaro

A 10-YEAR-OLD Dublin boy is hoping to become the youngest person to conquer Africa’s highest mountain.

Sean, 10, aims to conquer Kilimanjaro

Sean McSharry from Stillorgan has been in training for three months with his godfather Ian McKeever and 17-year-old Harry Moore for the trip to 5,898-metre Mount Kilimanjaro at the end of the month. The previous record is held by a 13-year-old and, despite the immense challenge, the team are happy about their chances.

“I’m not really afraid, I’m confident,” said Sean yesterday.

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