Irish man conquers Everest in bid to break climbing record

An Irishman has conquered Mount Everest as part of his bid to climb the world's seven highest peaks in the space of just six months.

Ian McKeever arrived at the summit of the world's highest mountain yesterday afternoon after a six-day trek from Base Camp.

He has two more mountains to climb in order to break the world record for scaling the seven highest peaks in 187 days.

All money raised from the challenge is going to charities for people with osteoporosis.