'It's a dream come true':  Kerry man to take part in Arctic expedition

Amateur adventurer Chris Barrett was stunned to be selected for a once-in- a-lifetime journey, writes Jack White
'It's a dream come true':  Kerry man to take part in Arctic expedition

 Chris Barrett from Knocknagoshel in Kerry has been selected to be part of Ocean Warrior’s Foundation Expedition. The crew will travel on the SV Linden to enhance our understanding of the Arctic's ecological and environmental intricacies. Picture: Ice Warrior

A Kerry man has said it is “a dream come true” to have been chosen to take part in a “groundbreaking” Arctic expedition next month.

Chris Barrett from Knocknagoshel said the last few weeks have been a “whirlwind” after earning a bursary from Henri-Lloyd following a gruelling three-day-long selection process in the UK last month.

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