’Reek Sunday’ pilgrims saved after ignoring warnings

A number of people were taken by stretcher off the summit of Croagh Patrick yesterday suffering various stages of hypothermia.

They were among hundreds of people who attempted to make the annual ‘Reek Sunday’ pilgrimage, despite being warned of the dangers posed by treacherous conditions on the Mayo mountain.

The challenging climb to the 765m summit was called off after heavy rains and strong winds swept in overnight.