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# Climbing

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# Climbing
Covid-19: 881 more deaths in the UK as death toll approaches 8,000
The 881 new deaths is fewer than the rise of 938 that was reported yesterday.
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Apr 9th 2020, 6:01 PM
# mount elbrus
Tributes paid to Irish climber who died descending Europe's tallest peak
Alan Mahon (40) from Monasterevin was a member of a party of ten climbers who were climbing Mount Elbrus.
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Jul 3rd 2019, 6:01 PM
# Howse Pass
Three world-renowned mountaineers die during avalanche in ascent of Canadian peak
They were attempting to climb the east face of Howse Pass, an isolated and highly difficult route.
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Apr 22nd 2019, 9:47 AM
# Plan
Breakdancing proposed as new sport for 2024 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) must now consider the proposal and come to a decision by December 2020.
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Feb 21st 2019, 10:35 AM
# Xia Boyu
A climber who lost both legs to frostbite is hoping to finally conquer Everest
A ban on blind and double amputee climbers has been overturned.
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Apr 8th 2018, 7:00 AM
# Climbing
Ireland up to 31st in latest Fifa world rankings
A dramatic fall for Egypt has benefited Martin O’Neill’s men.
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Feb 15th 2018, 9:24 AM
# Kerry
Three people rescued off Carrauntoohil in wintry conditions
It’s the fourth callout for the Kerry Mountain Rescue Team since Christmas.
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Dec 29th 2017, 10:14 AM
# peaking
Prepping for Everest from your bed: The controversial way to summit in 35 days
The use of a hypoxic tent is becoming popular, but some climbers aren’t
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May 13th 2017, 5:00 PM
# himalayan tragedy
Three climbers die on Everest in the space of three days
The latest fatality is an Indian climber.
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May 23rd 2016, 12:12 PM
# sishapangma
Bodies of two men found 16 years after avalanche in the Himalayas
Alex Lowe was regarded as the greatest climber of his generation when he died in 1999, alongside cinematographer David Bridges.
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May 2nd 2016, 2:12 PM
# Frozen
Ireland's Ice Queen Eimir McSwiggan on scaling brave new heights
Eimir McSwiggan was a qualified architect but now she’s making her name on the ice climbing world cup circuit.
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Feb 20th 2016, 12:24 PM
# Awesome Walls
Boy who broke his ankle and elbow while rock climbing awarded €41,000
The court heard the boy had felt stiffness and discomfort in his left foot and ankle for some time after the accident.
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Oct 20th 2015, 7:30 PM
PHOTOS: Two friends climbed the world's scariest landmarks and put it all on Instagram
GULP.
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Jul 26th 2015, 5:30 PM
# peak-a-boo
Tourists who stripped naked on a Malaysian mountain blamed for earthquake and now facing jail
Four have been arrested with police officers saying they “will catch” six more.
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Jun 11th 2015, 9:26 AM
# Malaysia
137 stranded on mountain top after earthquake
There are reports of one death on the mountain.
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Jun 5th 2015, 2:04 PM
# AWOOGA!
These speed climbers could have dominated Gladiators back in the day
Three, two…. oh, they’re at the top.
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Mar 4th 2015, 12:42 PM
# SOS
Women rescued from cold and foggy Kerry mountain have their phone to thank
The walkers became disorientated during their descent.
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Mar 2nd 2015, 10:34 AM
# Spring in your step
Here are 4 'Mad March' fitness ideas you should try for the coming month
Spring is in the air so it’s time to shake off the last of the winter cobwebs.
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Feb 26th 2015, 7:15 AM
# abseil
Climbers stuck on ledge sparks dramatic rescue on Carrauntoohil
A mountain rescue team had to be airlifted to the summit to reach the climbers.
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Jan 25th 2015, 4:00 PM
# Muckish
Want to know what it's like to climb Donegal's snowy mountains? Step this way...
A group of climbers recorded their ascent last week.
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Jan 24th 2015, 7:30 PM
# JUST DON'T LOOK DOWN
Yosemite duo complete world's most difficult climb... free-climbing (yikes)
A crowd of friends and well-wishers were waiting for them.
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Jan 15th 2015, 8:35 AM
# Fitness
How many of these Irish mountains can you climb over Christmas?
See you at the summit of Lugnaquilla?
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Dec 26th 2014, 10:44 PM
# praise the lord
Resurrection: The five-metre cross on Carrauntoohil has been put back up
The cross at the summit has been in place since 1976.
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Nov 29th 2014, 8:48 PM
# Climbing
Ireland's Dan Martin up to sixth at the Vuelta
Meanwhile Alberto Contador tightened his grip on the race.
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Sep 8th 2014, 6:19 PM
# peaking it
Everest on speed: Summit expert will take you to the top of the world in six weeks
The best way to climb Everest is to do it fast,” says Adrian Ballinger.
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Aug 31st 2014, 6:30 PM
# Skyline
Man who scaled the Brooklyn Bridge "for fun" has been charged
Yaroslav Kolchin took some pictures from the top before coming down.
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Aug 25th 2014, 9:26 PM
# twelve bens
Man in 50s found dead in Galway mountains
The man’s body was discovered yesterday evening.
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Jul 27th 2014, 2:46 PM
# Focus Ireland
Dozens of climbers scale four Irish peaks in one weekend
The event was in support of homelessness charity Focus Ireland.
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Jun 8th 2014, 2:33 PM
# death zone
Sherpas fear for their livelihoods as Everest 'shuts down'
The deadly avalanche of 18 April led to labour dispute and a closure of the mountain route.
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Apr 29th 2014, 8:15 PM
Voices
Extract: '8,848 metres and I’m sitting on the summit of the world’
Twenty years ago this week, Dawson Stelfox became the first Irish person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. This extract from Everest Calling: The Irish Journey, chronicles the last leg of this challenging expedition.
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May 26th 2013, 8:15 AM
# fight at a height
'Terrifying' brawl between climbers on Everest
Sherpas had advised Europeans not to climb a new “undisclosed” route, but eyewitness says climbers ignored request.
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Apr 29th 2013, 12:23 PM
# Terrifying
Here's what it looks like to fall 100ft down a mountainside
In the first person.
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Mar 12th 2013, 10:57 AM
# tributes
Ian McKeever: Taoiseach's message of condolence recalls 'passionate' adventurer
Enda Kenny said McKeever was a passionate adventurer who was “driven in his belief that everybody can achieve their potential”.
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Jan 3rd 2013, 1:23 PM
# Daily Fix
The Daily Fix: Monday
Your nightly round-up of the day’s biggest news stores…
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May 21st 2012, 7:59 PM
# Tragedy
Three climbers die on Mount Everest, two still missing
The three climbers were descending the mountain when a wind storm hit the mountain.
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May 21st 2012, 8:40 AM
# Kingpin
On the up: Masters champion Watson climbs to Number 4 in world rankings
The golfer from Bagdad … Florida has broken into the Top 10 for the first time while our Rory remains second.
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Apr 9th 2012, 11:48 AM
# Climbing
Tiger jumps to 21st in rankings - as Rory McIlroy remains in second
McIlroy can catch Donald in the European Tour money list race by winning in Dubai this week – and hoping the Englishman finishes outside the top nine.
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Dec 5th 2011, 10:23 AM
# Tragedy
Man dies after fall on Croagh Patrick
The body of the man in his 60s was discovered by climbers on the Mayo mountain this afternoon.
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Nov 25th 2011, 4:33 PM
# Virals
YouTube Top 10: because trikes are that extreme
Also in this week’s countdown: booty-shaking LPGA golfers, Ben Foden’s cringe-proof rapping and Roberto Soldado out-Fernandoing a certain Chelsea striker.
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Sep 22nd 2011, 2:03 PM
# R.I.P.
Memorial service held for lost Irish Everest climber
Tributes are paid to John Delaney in Co Laois, as his wife describes losing her “husband, hero and best friend”.
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