Kerry Mountain Rescue saves nine climbers from an icy Carrauntoohil

A climber became stuck on the stretch of the MacGillicuddy's Reeks known as the Devil's Ladder and was unable to ascend or descend from their position due to the icy conditions.

Kerry Mountain Rescue came to the aid of nine climbers on Carrauntoohil on Tuesday as conditions deteriorated due to snow, icy slopes and below zero temperatures.

A climber became stuck on the stretch of the MacGillicuddy's Reeks known as the Devil's Ladder and was unable to ascend or descend from their position due to the icy conditions.