Waterford father of two with Parkinson's conquers 28 mountains challenge

Ian O'Brien scaled the highest peak in all 27 EU countries, and the UK, in 28 days, raising more than €70,000 for charity

Ian O'Brien with his wife Caroline and children Clara and Hazel. Picture: Con Dennehy

A 42-year-old Waterford man who was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease (EOPD) five years ago, has achieved his goal of scaling the highest peak in all 27 EU countries, and the UK, in 28 days.

Ian O'Brien, a married father of two, completed his unprecedented odyssey by climbing Kerry's 1,040m Carrauntoohil on Sunday.