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# Climbing

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Covid-19: 881 more deaths in the UK as death toll approaches 8,000
Updated 9 Apr 2020
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Tributes paid to Irish climber who died descending Europe's tallest peak
3 Jul 2019
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Three world-renowned mountaineers die during avalanche in ascent of Canadian peak
22 Apr 2019
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Breakdancing proposed as new sport for 2024 Olympics
21 Feb 2019
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A climber who lost both legs to frostbite is hoping to finally conquer Everest
8 Apr 2018
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Ireland up to 31st in latest Fifa world rankings
15 Feb 2018
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Three people rescued off Carrauntoohil in wintry conditions
29 Dec 2017
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Prepping for Everest from your bed: The controversial way to summit in 35 days
13 May 2017
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Three climbers die on Everest in the space of three days
23 May 2016
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Bodies of two men found 16 years after avalanche in the Himalayas
2 May 2016
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Ireland's Ice Queen Eimir McSwiggan on scaling brave new heights
20 Feb 2016
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Boy who broke his ankle and elbow while rock climbing awarded €41,000
20 Oct 2015
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PHOTOS: Two friends climbed the world's scariest landmarks and put it all on Instagram
26 Jul 2015
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Tourists who stripped naked on a Malaysian mountain blamed for earthquake and now facing jail
11 Jun 2015
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137 stranded on mountain top after earthquake
5 Jun 2015
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These speed climbers could have dominated Gladiators back in the day
4 Mar 2015
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Women rescued from cold and foggy Kerry mountain have their phone to thank
2 Mar 2015
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Here are 4 'Mad March' fitness ideas you should try for the coming month
26 Feb 2015
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Climbers stuck on ledge sparks dramatic rescue on Carrauntoohil
25 Jan 2015
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Want to know what it's like to climb Donegal's snowy mountains? Step this way...
24 Jan 2015
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Yosemite duo complete world's most difficult climb... free-climbing (yikes)
15 Jan 2015
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How many of these Irish mountains can you climb over Christmas?
26 Dec 2014
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Resurrection: The five-metre cross on Carrauntoohil has been put back up
29 Nov 2014
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Ireland's Dan Martin up to sixth at the Vuelta
8 Sep 2014
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Everest on speed: Summit expert will take you to the top of the world in six weeks
31 Aug 2014
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Man who scaled the Brooklyn Bridge "for fun" has been charged
25 Aug 2014
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Man in 50s found dead in Galway mountains
27 Jul 2014
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Dozens of climbers scale four Irish peaks in one weekend
8 Jun 2014
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Sherpas fear for their livelihoods as Everest 'shuts down'
29 Apr 2014
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Extract: '8,848 metres and I’m sitting on the summit of the world’
Lorna Siggins
26 May 2013
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'Terrifying' brawl between climbers on Everest
29 Apr 2013
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Here's what it looks like to fall 100ft down a mountainside
12 Mar 2013
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Ian McKeever: Taoiseach's message of condolence recalls 'passionate' adventurer
3 Jan 2013
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The Daily Fix: Monday
21 May 2012
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Three climbers die on Mount Everest, two still missing
21 May 2012
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On the up: Masters champion Watson climbs to Number 4 in world rankings
9 Apr 2012
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Tiger jumps to 21st in rankings - as Rory McIlroy remains in second
5 Dec 2011
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Man dies after fall on Croagh Patrick
25 Nov 2011
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YouTube Top 10: because trikes are that extreme
22 Sep 2011
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Memorial service held for lost Irish Everest climber
28 May 2011
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