Tributes paid to adventurer McKeever

Tributes were last night paid to adventurer Ian McKeever, after a lightning strike on Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, claimed his life.

Tributes paid to adventurer McKeever

Mr McKeever, 42, was leading a group of 23 Irish climbers up the Tanzanian mountain after they set off early this week, but the trek was blighted by severe weather.

Broadcaster Joe Duffy said on Twitter that Mr McKeever had guided both his sons up Kilimanjaro. Presenters Ruth Scott and Síle Seoige also paid their respects, as did his former colleague at AA Roadwatch, Conor Faughnan.

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