Family of Galway man who died on Everest 'forever grateful' for support received

The family of an Irishman who died while he attempted to summit the world’s highest mountain for the second time said they will be forever grateful for the support they have received in his memory.

Father of two Kevin Hayes, 56, originally from the village of Newbridge, Co Galway died a month ago on May 24, after he had descended several hundred metres from Mt Everest. He had been climbing with trekking company, 360 Expeditions.