Irish team make history by reaching South Pole

A four-strong team of intrepid explorers made history tonight by becoming the first Irish expedition ever to reach the South Pole.

Irish team make history by reaching South Pole
Tue, 08 Jan, 2008 - 23:20

A four-strong team of intrepid explorers made history tonight by becoming the first Irish expedition ever to reach the South Pole.

The squad, led by Cork man Pat Falvey, 50, arrived at the world’s most southerly point at around 8.30pm Irish time, team spokesman Niall Foley confirmed.

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