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# mayo mountain rescue

This year
2023
Pilgrims urged to 'take care' as thousands prepare for Croagh Patrick climb
Rescue teams from across Ireland and the UK will be on hand to help climbers who get into trouble
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Jul 29th 2023, 8:00 AM
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People warned to not climb Croagh Patrick as rescue attempts will take longer due to Covid risk
Reek Sunday has officially been cancelled but some people are still expected to attend.
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Jul 24th 2020, 6:10 AM
Man airlifted from Croagh Patrick after falling on descent
Rescue teams also assisted two walkers who had become disorientated in Ballycroy National Park.
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Jul 1st 2019, 10:29 AM
Barefoot pilgrims, 13 masses and 140 rescuers: Busy Reek Sunday climb up Croagh Patrick expected
It’s estimated that between 15,000-25,000 people could take part.
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Jul 28th 2018, 6:31 PM
Coast Guard helicopter called out as two women sustain leg injuries on Croagh Patrick
Mayo Mountain Rescue responded to the call outs. The hikers were injured in separate incidents.
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Mar 25th 2018, 8:12 AM
Equipment stolen from Galway and Mayo Mountain Rescue as cars broken into
The cars were broken into in the Doolough area of Louisburgh.
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Mar 21st 2018, 8:05 AM
Man suffers heart attack, and others sustain serious injuries, on way up Croagh Patrick
Thousands are climbing the mountain this Reek Sunday.
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Jul 30th 2017, 2:29 PM
There'll be eleven masses on Croagh Patrick this weekend for Reek Sunday
A total of 25,000 people are expected to take part in the pilgrimage.
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Jul 29th 2017, 7:00 AM
Rescue teams find body in search for missing hillwalker in Galway
They had been searching for a man who was missing since yesterday.
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Mar 18th 2017, 5:24 PM
Three-year-old child treated for hypothermia on Croagh Patrick
Hundreds of people ignored warnings not to climb the mountain yesterday.
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Jul 27th 2015, 8:00 AM
Two people airlifted from Croagh Patrick as thousands make pilgrimage
Up to 30,000 people are estimated to be making the trek to the top.
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Jul 27th 2014, 7:46 PM
13 mountain rescue teams in Mayo for mass 'Reek Sunday' pilgrimage
Between 15,000 and 20,000 people are expected to climb ‘Ireland’s holiest mountain’ today.
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Jul 27th 2014, 8:00 AM