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In an extraordinary feat of determination and physical endurance, Ireland’s very own “Emily in Paris” Craughwell-native Ashley McDonnell successfully scaled to base camp of Mount Everest recently for a podcast that will drop this weekend.

Local man Liam McDwyer had dreamed of reaching Everest Base Camp since he was a young boy and read a book about the Himalayas. Over forty years later, and with encouragement from his wife, he decided that 2022 was the year in which he would set about making his dream come true. Now one year later Liam has completed the 130km trek, climbing 5,364m in the process, and has added a big tick against his “reach Mt. Everest Base Camp” bucket list box.

The challenge of working in some of the world's most emanding environments is what drives on a Galway doctor who has this week arrived in Antarctica where she will serve as ship's doctor on board an icebreaking ship.

Summer is always a time of year that encourages us as individuals, families, and as a nation to undertake challenges we’ve often put on the long finger - helped by a more accommodating climate.

Kinvara teenager Rebecca Patterson, who had vowed to undertake an adventure to raise funds for two worthy charities, is on her way back down from Everest Base Camp after completing her trek this week.

Former Connacht Rugby player and extreme adventurer, Damian Browne received a heroe's welcome upon returning to Galway on Tuesday following his 112-day transatlantic row from New York.

Former Connacht Rugby player and extreme adventurer, Damian Browne received a heroe’s welcome upon returning to Galway on Tuesday following his 112-day transatlantic row from New York.

A group of Mayo mountain bike enthusiasts took on an 'Everesting' challenge earlier this summer and in doing so raised nearly €7,000, which was split evenly between Croí, the heart and stroke charity, and Mayo Mental Health Services. The fundraiser attempted to raise awareness of the importance of looking after your physical and mental health.

The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation is urging the people of Westmeath to go Up the Hill for Jack & Jill this October and climb a hill in solidarity with the 10 families it supports within the county who have an uphill challenge in caring for their very sick child every day.

Shane Timlin and Fiona Rouse who launched the Everest Staircase Challenge over Easter this year have presented Board Director of MRHF Damian Slater and CEO Martina Jennings with a cheque to the charity of €7,410, from monies raised in the challenge.