A search operation is underway on Ireland’s highest mountain for a missing Tipperary man.
John Dunne was climbing Carrauntoohill in County Kerry yesterday – the alarm was raised at around 11 o’clock last night when he failed to return to his accommodation.
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Kerry Mountain Rescue and the Rescue 117 Helicopter from Waterford are involved in the search for the 61 year old who is said to be a regular visitor to the McGillycuddy Reeks.
The last contact with Mr Dunne was at 5.30 yesterday evening when he said he was on his way back down off the mountain.