Update: Missing Galway hiker located uninjured

It understood that the hillwalker was having trouble progressing on the Glencoughan Horseshoe in the 12 Bens mountain range because of poor conditions.

Update 21.35: Galway Mountain Rescue volunteers have located a hiker who went missing on the 12 Bens mountain range earlier today. 

The hiker was found to be uninjured, and was safely evacuated. 

Our volunteers have successfully evacuated the casualty off the hill. Despite having to contend with horrendous weather conditions over steep, exposed and rugged upland terrain tonight, everyone has returned safe and well. Fantastic result all round! 😁👍#MountainRescue pic.twitter.com/NqCQhUCfhv

— Galway MRT (@GalwayMRT) September 12, 2020

Earlier: Rescue volunteers are searching for a lost hiker in Connemara in County Galway tonight, as poor weather conditions approach.

It understood that the hillwalker was having trouble progressing on the Glencoughan Horseshoe in the 12 Bens mountain range because of poor conditions and low visibility.

Gardaí called in Galway Mountain Rescue just before four o'clock this afternoon.

Volunteers are now climbing the hill looking to make contact with the hiker.