Climber dies after falling from mountain ridge

A Japanese man in his late 20s died after falling from a high ridge in the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks on Saturday.

The man who is believed to have travelled extensively around Ireland was crossing the Coimin na Peiste Ridge — a steep rocky ridge — on the eastern tip of Carrauntoohil with a companion when he fell.

He was not roped, but experienced climbers often traverse the ridge without a rope, according to members of the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team.