Fitness is key for summer job in a lofty position on Croagh Patrick

Applications close today for a summer job that offers peak prospects — keyholder of the tiny oratory atop the 2,510ft-high Croagh Patrick in Mayo.

Physical fitness and reliability will be the main attributes of the four people selected for the lofty positions.

The successful candidate will be required to make the arduous climb to the summit every second day until the end of August, open the church, and assist pilgrims and tourists with information.