Two Irish climbers reach Everest summit

Two Irish climbers have successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain.

Thu, 22 May, 2003 - 10:06

Two Irish climbers have successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountain.

Mick Murphy and Gerard McDonnell scaled the mountain as part of an expedition to mark the 50th anniversary of Edmund Hillary's first trek to the peak.

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