Man scales Croagh Patrick for 365th time in a year

AN adventurer from Co Mayo will climb Croagh Patrick today and complete a remarkable record — hiking up the holy mountain every day for the past year.

Sat, 04 Jun, 2011 - 01:00
John Fallon

Matt Loughrey, a 32-year-old father of two, vowed to climb the mountain every day for charity when he started last June.

He will complete the 764-metre climb for the last time today, accompanied by dozens of supporters including rugby legend Mick Galwey.

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