2019

Monday September 30, 2019. Kerry Way, Alert
The team was contacted by a walking tour operator reporting that a walker was overdue on the Kerry Way from Sneem to Kenmare. As plans were being made, the walker turned up safe and well in Kenmare.
1 member, 1 hour

Saturday September 14, 2009. Carrauntoohil, Alert
Team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí at 13.11 after a woman sustained minor injuries after a fall on O’Sheas Gully. A team member escorted her down to Ard na Locha where they were met by a team landrover.
2 members, 1 hours

Friday September 13, 2009. Carrauntoohil/Black Valley, Alert
Team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí at 23.45 after a person observed a light flashing in the Black Valley / Carrauntoohil area from Avoca at Molls Gap. The Gardaí were asked to check it out and 30 minutes later reported no lights. No further action was taken.

Saturday September 7, 2019. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a male walker had fell on the path between the summit of Carrauntoohil and the top of the Ladder, sustaining an injury to his left wrist. The team met the walker on the Zig Zags and walked him back to Ard Na Locha.

Saturday September 7, 2019. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí at 21.40 reporting that lights were seen high on Carrauntoohil. Also, at 22.00, more lights were seen on Mangerton. The team co-ordinator could see lights on Howling ridge and no lights on Mangerton. No action was taken.

Thursday August 27, 2019. Toinne, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a walker sustained lower leg injuries close to the bottom of the Zig Zags. The team stretcherd her to Ard na Locha from where she was driven to an awaiting ambulance.
20 members, 2.5 hours

Saturday August 24, 2019. Church Mhór, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a man had fallen close to the summit of Cruach Mhór. The man’s wife had intermittent verbal contact but no knowledge of the extent of his injuries. A callout was initiated and contact made with other walkers who came across the casualty. After first aid, the walker was able to walk off the mountain with assistance.
20 members, 3 hours

Saturday August 17, 2019. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after two walkers got into difficulty while descending Carrauntoohil. They were located in the first level and walked to safety.
16 members, 2.5 hours

Thursday August 15, 2019. Kerry Way, Callout
The team was contacted by Ambulance control after a male walker sustained knee injuries on the Kerry Way near Lickeen Wood. Rescue 115 was also tasked. After a short stretcher carry, the walker was transferred to the helicopter and brought to Kerry University Hospital.
18 members, 3 hours

Thursday August 8, 2019. Muckross, Assistance
The team was contacted by ambulance control requesting assistance for a walker who had fallen in the Muckross House area. While team were in the park, the casualty had walked to the waiting ambulance.
4 members, 1 hour

Saturday July 27, 2019. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí at 9.50 after a couple got into difficulty in Coimín Uachtar. Two team members were dispatched to short rope the walkers to safety.
2 members, 3 hours

Saturday July 27, 2019. Carrauntoohil, Callout
As the first call was being handled, another call came in after a walker took a fall in the Devil’s Ladder. Sustaining head injuries, one of the members already on the hill was relocated to the Ladder and Rescue115 was tasked. The casualty was airlifted to Kerry University Hospital.
15 members, 3 hours

Saturday July 27, 2019. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
As the second call was being handled, another walker took a fall on the Devil’s Ladder sustaining minor injuries. He made his way to Ard na Locha, where he received first aid and was subsequently driven to Cronin’s Yard.

Tuesday July 23, 2019. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The Team was contacted by Anglesea St Gardai after a female walker was reported missing while descending Carrauntoohil in think fog. As the team assembled in Ard na Locha it was reported that the woman had descended safely into the Black Valley.

Sunday July 14, 2019. Hags Glen, Assistance
The Team was contacted requesting assistance for a walker who became unwell whilst descending the Devil’s Ladder. Two team members met her at Ard Na Locha and brought her back to her car.

Monday July 1, 2019. Dingle Way, Alert
The team was contacted by Ambulance Control at 16.05 after a woman sustained head injuries following a fall on the Dingle Way approx. 1.5km from Camp. A full callout was initiated and as the team assembled they were alerted that the woman had made her own way to the ambulance at the roadside.

Thursday June 27, 2019. Gap of Dunloe, Callout
A team member in the Gap of Dunloe was alerted that a woman had sustained lower leg injuries in a fall towards the head of the Gap. After investigation a full callout was initiated and the woman was stretchered a short distance over rough ground to an awaiting ambulance.

Wednesday June 26, 2019, Pedlars Lake, Referral
The team was contacted by Ambulance Control at 12.25 after a man took a fall close to Pedlars Lake on the Connor Pass. The call was passed to Dingle Coastguard.

Sunday June 2, 2019. Tomies Wood, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí at 1.30am requesting assistance for a missing local man who had become disorientated and whose phone had died in the Tomies Wood / Shehy area. Killarney Water Rescue ferried members to Glena and another group searched from the Tomies wood side. The missing person turned up in the Gap of Dunloe at 06.15
8 members 7 hours

Wednesday, May 28, 2019. Hags Glen, Assistance
The team was contacted after a man took a fall on the Devil’s Ladder. The man was able to continue walking out and a team member drove to the Ford to bring him out to Cronin’s Yard.

Wednesday, May 28, 2019. Derrycunnihy, Callout
As the first incident was being handled, the team was contacted by Ambulance Control after a woman took a fall from her bike in an area close to Derrycunnihy, inaccessible to Ambulance personnel. With no further details available, a full callout was initiated. The team brought two ambulance paramedics to the scene from where the casualty was evacuated.

Saturday, May 25, 2019. Torc, Callout
The team was contacted by Ambulance Control after a woman collapsed on Torc mountain. Rescue 115 was also tasked. Team members treated the casualty at the scene and she was airlifted to Kerry University Hospital.

Wednesday May 22, 2019. Torc Waterfall, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a woman took a substantial fall at the base of Torc Waterfall. She was treated at the scene and stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.
13 members 1hour 45mins

Sunday May 18, 2019. Tomies, Callout
The team was contacted by Anglesea Street Gardaí after two people got lost in the Tomies area. A rough guide to their location was achieved after Valentia pinged their phone. The couple were located to the north of Shehy and walked to safety.
members 3hrs

Sunday, May 11, 2019. Beenkeragh Ridge, Callout
The team was contacted by Anglesea Street Gardaí after a man fell from the Beenkeragh Ridge. Rescue 115 was also tasked. Unable to access the casualty, 4 members were airlifted to a nearby location while the rest of the team reached the area on foot. The casualty was stretchered to Ard na Locha.

Sunday, April 21, 2019. Eastern McGillycuddy Reeks, Alert & Assistance
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after two people became disorientated and lost on the Eastern McGillycuddy Reeks. Their position was ascertained and they were guided to the Black Valley church.

Sunday, April 21, 2019. Eagle Mountain, Alert
The team was contacted by Anglesea Street Gardaí and Castletownbere Coastguard requesting assistance in searching for a vulnerable person missing on Eagle mountain. While the team was assembling at the station the walker was located.

Sunday, April 21, 2019. Mangerton, Callout
As the team were assembling for the previous alert, Killarney Gardaí requested assistance from the team for a person who had become disorientated and lost on Mangerton. A full callout was initiated and the walker was located in the Davy Fields area close to the Old Kenmare Road.

Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Beenkeragh Ridge, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a man became cragfast below the Beenkeragh Ridge. A full callout was initiated and team members climbed above the man’s position from where he was lowered to safety.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Masatiompan, Assistance
The team was contacted after a woman sustained ankle injuries on the Dingle Way close to Masatiompan. Rescue 115 was tasked, and 3 team members along with some members of Dingle Coastguard also made their way to the location. The casualty was airlifted to Kerry University Hospital.

Monday, March 4, 2019. Ballymalis, Assistance(non-mountain)
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí to assistance in the retrieval of the body of a despondent male in the Ballymalis area.

Saturday, March 2, 2019. Esk Mountain, Callout
The team was contacted after a woman broke her ankle at the top of Esk Mountain, Beara while taking part in the Quest Kenmare Adventure Race. While some team members were already at the location, a callout was initiated and the woman was stretchered to the Landcover and driven to an awaiting ambulance.

Friday, February 15, 2019. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardai after an English couple became cragfast on the north east face of Carrauntoohil. A full callout was initiated and the casualties location was determined using Sarloc. Members climbed to the summit and descended to the casualties location on steep wet ground. They were assisted back to the summit and descended via the Devil’s Ladder.

Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Torc, Callout
The team was contacted after an 8-year old girl fainted a number of times close to the bottom of Torc Mountain. Local members stretchered her to the Landrover after which she was taken for a medical assessment.

2018

December 28, 2018, Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was contacted by Valentia Coastguard after a personal locator beacon alert was sent from a cragfast walker on Carrauntoohil. A full callout was initiated and the walker was lowered to safety and walked out to Ard na Locha.

Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Eagle’s Nest, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after 2 men got lost in the Eagle’s Nest area. Killarney Water Rescue were tasked to bring members across the Long Range from Five-mile Bridge and the 2 men were brought to safety.

Saturday, November 17, 2018. Torc, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a young boy got into difficulty on Torc mountain. The team stretchered him to the Old Kenmare Road.

Sunday, November 4, 2018. River Roughty, Callout
The team was contacted by Valentia Coastguard after a kayaker got into difficulty on the Roughty River. Sadly, the kayaker was pronounced dead at the scene. The team assisted other emergency services in the recovery.

Monday, October 1, 2018. Waterville, Assistance
The team was contacted by Anglesea Street Gardaí after a walker became lost near Waterville. He was located using Sarloc and picked up at by a local team member.

Monday, October 1, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team were contacted by Valentia Coastguard after a walker became cragfast in the Carrauntoohil area. As his location could not be determined a search was initiated with Rescue115 also tasked. After the walker was located on the Brida side of Carrauntoohil, three team members short roped him out to safety.

Saturday, September 22, 2018. Nagle Mountains, Referral
The team received a call from Anglesea Street Gardaí requesting assistance for a walker who had sustained a lower leg injury in the Nagle Mountains. The team contacted SEMRA who dealt with the call.

Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Beara Way, Referral
The team was contacted by Anglesea Street Gardaí after a man sustained a broken leg on the Beara Way near Allihies, West Cork. The call was passed onto Castletownbere Coastguard.

Saturday, September 8, 2018. Cnoc na dTobar, Referral
The team was contacted by Caherciveen Gardaí after a man sustained a broken leg on the lower section of Cnoc na dTobar. The call as passed onto Waterville Coastguard.

Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Hungry Hill, Referral
The team was contacted by Anglesea Street Gardaí after two people became cragfast on Hungry Hill. The call was passed onto Castletownbere Coastguard.

Thursday, August 30, 2018. Torc, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a man sustained a lower leg injury on the path along the north side of Torc. A full callout was initiated and the man was stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018. The Paps, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a man got into difficulty while descending the Paps. A callout was initiated and Rescue115 was also tasked. Shortly after the team arrived at the scene, the casualty was airlifted to Kerry University Hospital.

Sunday, August 12, 2018. Cnoc na Toinne, Callout
The team was contacted after a woman sustained lower leg injuries at the bottom of Bother na Gige (Zig-Zags) on Cnoc na Toinne. A callout was initiated and the casualty was stretchered to Ard na Locha and transported to an awaiting ambulance.

Monday, August 6, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Team members at the top of the Devil’s Ladder came across a man and two boys in a cold, wet and distressed state. The people were treated at the scene with food, clothing etc and walked out to safety.

Saturday, July 14, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a Canadian walker sustained lower leg injuries above the Devil’s Ladder. A team member performed first aid before Rescue115 was tasked and airlifted the casualty to Kerry University Hospital.

Monday, July 9, 2018. Cnoc na dTobar, Referral
The team was contacted by Ambulance Control after a man sustained lower leg injuries on Cnoc na dTobar. The call was passed to Waterville Coastguard.

Thursday, July 5, 2018. Torc, Callout
The team was contacted by Valentia Coastguard after a man in his 60’s experienced chest pains in the Torc area. After a full callout was initiated, more information was received which placed the man on the Old Kenmare Road. Team members travelled with Ambulance personel to the casualty and brought him back to an awaiting ambulance.

Tuesday, July 3, 2018. Dingle Way, Callout
The team was contacted by Castlegregory Gardai after a diabetic woman became ill on the Dingle Way. Dingle Coastguard and R115 were also tasked and the woman was airlifted to KUH.

Saturday, June 30, 2018. Dingle Peninsula, Referral
The team was contacted by Gardai after a woman became cragfast on a ridge close to Fother na Manach, west of Sás Creek. The call was referred to Dingle Coastguard who brought the woman to safety.

Saturday, June 30, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The team was contacted by Gardai after a man injured his knee after falling above the Devil’s Ladder. One team member in the area assessed the situation and Rescue 115 was tasked. The casualty was airlifted to Kerry University Hospital.

Friday, June 29, 2018. Coomloughra, Assistance
The team was contacted by Anglesea Street Gardai after a group became cragfast on a ridge close to the Black Mare. Rescue 115 was tasked but with downdraft too severe, winching the casualties was not possible. 3 team members were airlifted to the summit of Carrauntoohil from where they made their way to the casualties and short roped them to safety and back to the Breanlee car park. Concluded 20.30

Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Dingle Way, Assistance
The team was contacted by Dingle Gardai after a German woman sustained a lower leg injury on the Dingle Way. 6 members of the team stretchered her to an awaiting ambulance. Concluded at 17.45.

Tuesday, June 26, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The team was contacted after a couple became cragfast on Howling Ridge. 3 members went to their assistance. In fading light it was decided to task Rescue 115. The couple were airlifted to Ard na Locha at 5.30am. Concluded at 06.00.

Saturday, June 16, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a woman fell on the Devil’s Ladder and sustained head and chest injuries. A full callout was initiated and Rescue 117 was tasked. The team met the casualty at the bottom of the Ladder (after she had been assisted down by her friends) and stretchered her to Ard na Locha, where she was airlifted to Cork University Hospital. Concluded at 15.30.

Friday, June 8, 2018. Mangerton, Assistance
The team was contacted by Anglesea Street Gardaí after two people camping on Mangerton looked for advice after they were caught in a thunder and lightening storm. They were advised to descend. 2 members took a landrover and met the pair on the Old Kenmare Road and transported them down. Concluded at 22.40.

Sunday, June 3, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a woman reported shouts for help coming from somewhere above Lough Gouragh. While Rescue 115 was on scene they were asked to fly past the area. It was later ascertained that the shouts were from climbers on the Primoses route on Carrauntoohil and no help was required. Concluded at 17.50.

Sunday, June 3, 2018. Cronin’s Yard Loop Walk, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a woman sustained a lower leg injury on the Cronin’s Yard Loop Walk. Rescue 115 was tasked and the casualty was airlifted to University Hospital Kerry.

Saturday, June 2, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was asked to assist 4 walkers who had become disorientated and emotional at Coimin Uachtar lake. Members walked to the area and brought the group to safety. Concluded 23.15

Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Curraheen, Tralee, Assistance
The team received a call from Tralee Gardaí looking for assistance for the Ambulance Service who were responding to a report of a cardiac arrest in Curraheen, Tralee, close to the Dingle Way. Local Team members responded and stretchered the casualty (deceased), with assistance from Gardaí and ambulance personnel, approx 200m to the road head.

Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The team received a call from Anglesea Street Gardai after a man got stuck towards the bottom of Curve Gully. A team member on the summit at the time descended and short-roped him to safety.

Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Purple Mountain, Callout
The team were contacted by Killarney Gardai that a female walker had sustained a leg injury in the Glas Lough area of Purple. Rescue II5 lifted 4 team members to the scene and the remainder walked from the head of the Gap. R115 airlifted the casualty to University Hospital Kerry. Concluded 17.30

Tuesday, May 15, 2018. Carrauntoohil/Beenkeragh, Callout
The team were contacted by Valentia Coastguard after a male walker had fallen at an unknown location in the Reeks. It was difficult to ascertain the exact location due to poor visibility and the eventual loss of phone coverage. The two walkers had parked their car at Breanlee. Due to low cloud Rescue 115 was of limited assistance. The team searched the Coomloughra area up onto the Beenkeragh ridge where, after some time a female voice could be heard. After an extensive search a female walker was located below the Hag’s Tooth Ridge. Her male companion had sadly passed away. The lady was walked to safety while her companion was stretchered to Ard na Locha. Concluded 00.10

Saturday, May 12, 2018. KIllarney, Callout
The team was contacted after the car of a despondent male was located at the entrance to woodland on Mill Road, Killarney. A search of the woodland and river Flesk (along with Killarney Water Rescue) was carried out until that evening. A further search was conducted the following day (again with assistance from Killarney Water Rescue and SARDA). The man’s boy was located some distance from the main search area. The remains were subsequently brought to the road.

Thursday, May 10, 2018. Mount Brandon, Assistance
The team received a call from Tralee Killarney after a man reported that he was lost on Mount Brandon. Using Sarloc his position was established and three team members made their way to his location. He was walked back to his car. Concluded at 04.45

Sunday, May 6, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The team received a call from Killarney Gardaí seeking assistance for a female walker who had suffered a medical condition on the top of the Ladder. Three team members made their way to the scene. Rescue 115 was also tasked and airlifted the casualty to University Hospital Kerry. Concluded 16.04

Monday, April 30, 2018. Ard na Locha, Assistance
The team received a call from Killarney Gardaí seeking assistance for a female walker who had injured her ankle near the bottom of the Ladder and had walked out towards Ard na Locha. Two team members made their way to the scene and the woman was brought a short distance to the Landrover and onto an awaiting ambulance at Kissane’s Shop.

Monday, April 9, 2018. Gap of Dunloe, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a pony and trap accident in the Gap of Dunloe claimed the lives of 2 people. The team removed the remains from the scene and brought them to the road.

Sunday, April 1, 2018. Kerry Way, Referral
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardai after a woman broke her ankle on the Kerry Way close to Staigue Fort. The call was passed onto Waterville Coastguard.

Tuesday, March 27, 2018. Tomies/Purple area, Assistance
The team was contacted by Anglesea Street Gardai after a woman got lost while walking on Tomies & Purple. After using Sarloc her position was found to be south east of Shehy. She was guided back to her car over the phone.

Monday, February 19, 2018. Mangerton, Callout
The team was contacted by Valentia Coastguard after a man had suffered cardiac arrest at the Devil’s Punchbowl, Mangerton. Members, along with Ambulance personnel were airlifted by Rescue 115 to the cloud base, halfway up Mangerton and walked to the casualty’s location where first aid was carried out. Unfortunately the man passed away. The casualty was stretchered to the base of the mountain. Callout concluded at 17.20

Monday, February 19, 2018. Eastern McGillicuddy Reeks, Alert
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a report was made of a light flashing on the Paps. After further investigation it was ascertained the light was actually coming from the Eastern Reeks. It was later found that a small group were out walking since early morning and their lights mistaken for a distress call.

Saturday, February 17, 2018. Carrauntoohil, Callout
A team member who was assisting in the first call came across a lone female walker in distress close to the bottom of the Ladder. she has sustained a laceration to her head, following a fall. She was walked out to Ard aa Locha where first aid was administered. She was later transferred to an ambulance at Kissane’s Shop. Callouts concluded at 23.40

Saturday, February 17, 2018. Cnoc na Toinne, Callout
The team was contacted by Gardaí requesting assistance for a party of six on the top of the Zig Zags. One of the group had become sick and weak. After initial treatment the party were walked down the Devil’s Ladder to Ard na Locha.

Sunday, February 11, 2018. Gap of Dunloe, Assistance
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí requesting assistance for two persons and a car that had slipped into a ditch in the Gap of Dunloe. Two team members and a team vehicle assisted.

Sunday, January 7, 2018. Mangerton, Callout
The team was contacted by Anglesea Garda Station after a woman dislocated her knee on Mangerton. A team member who was walking nearby came to the aid of the casualty and a partial callout was initiated. Rescue 115 was also tasked and airlifted the casualty to Kerry University Hospital. Callout concluded at 13.10.

2017

Thursday, December 28, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardai after a group of 3 people reported that one of them had a broken leg at the top of Howling Ridge. After initiating a full callout it was then decided to send up 2 members to stabilise the casualty and evacuate at first light. After reaching the casualty, his injury was not as severe as expected and he was assisted to the summit and down the ladder. 2 further members helped in the evacuation. Callout concluded at 7am.

Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Eastern McGillicuddy Reeks, Callout
The team was contacted by Gardaí after a walker had dialled 999 reporting that his tent had broken and he required assistance. After calling the Polish walker it proved difficult to understand the description of his location. Shortly afterward, his phone battery died. Valentia Coastguard were able to provide a grid reference from the walkers 999 call. At 22.00 team members undertook a search close to Lough Callee on the Black Valley side of the Reeks without success. A full callout was initiated for 9am the following morning, with Rescue 115 also tasked. As teams were dispatched to a number of locations on both sides of the Eastern Reeks, Rescue 115 reported the sighting of a climber ascending high on the Feabrahy ridge. The climber was then spotted descending the Bone. Rescue 115 successfully winched the walker from halfway up the Bone and brought him to Kerry University Hospital. Members of the team retrieved his bag from the same location. Callout concluded at 10.45.

Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Callout
Shortly after the first callout, two walkers also reported that they had become lost while descending Carrauntoohil. Using Sarloc to determine their location, extra members were dispatched to the location approximately 400m from the top of the ladder, close to steep ground. Both walkers were escorted down the ladder.

Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardai after a walker became lost while descending Carrauntoohil. After ascertaining his location using Sarloc, and speaking with the walker, he ascended the mountain again to await team members who arrived at 17.15. The casualty was escorted down to safety in whiteout conditions.

Friday, November 10, 2017. Eastern McGillicuddy Reeks, Assistance
The team was contacted by Anglesea Garda Station after 2 walkers became lost in thick fog on the Eastern Reeks. The walkers were guided to the top of the Bone from where they safely descended into the Hag’s Glen.

Sunday, November 5, 2017. Glengarriff, Referral
The team was contacted by Bantry Gardaí after a woman got into difficulty on rocks at Seal Harbour, close to Glengarriff. The team contacted Castletownbere Coastguard who took over.

Sunday, October 15, 2017. Glena, Callout
The team was contacted by Valentia Coastguard after 3 men had gotten lost in the Glena area. They had overnighted in the same area the night before. A full callout was initiated with teams approaching from the Dinis and Tomies directions, as well as by boat, assisted by Killarney Water Rescue. The 3 men were located and walked back to the Tomies wood path. Callout concluded at 01.15.

Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after 2 German women became disoriented in thick fog just below the summit of Carrauntoohil. Team members located the women to the north of the summit on steep ground and brought then down the Devil’s Ladder to safety.

Thursday, September 14, 2017. Glena, Killarney National Park, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after two walkers had become lost in the Glena area the day before. They had overnighted in a tent. After an initial search, Rescue 115 was also tasked as the walkers’ location in the Rhododendrons was especially hard to reach. The walkers eventually made their way towards the lakeshore where they were picked up by boat.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Mount Brandon, Callout
At 20.30 on August 22nd the team received a call from Dingle Coastguard after awalker had been reported overdue by his wife. A subsequent search by the Gardai located the man’s car at Mullaghaveal. Tralee based members began a search with Dingle Coastguard. A callout was put in place for first light the next morning and later in the morning, Reserve members were drafted in for a search in the afternoon. At 17.38 the man’s body was located above Lough Cruite. The casualty was then stretchered to the base of the mountain and haded over to the Gardai and Undertaker.

Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Eastern Reeks, Callout
The team as contacted by Valentia coastguard that they had received a call from ambulance control regarding a walker that had fallen on the McGillycuddy Reeks. After some discussion with the casualty’s partner and Valentia it was established that they were near Coimin na Peista Lake. Two team members’ administered first aid and the casualty was airlifted to UHK by R115

Sunday, August 13, 2017. Mangerton Mountain, Callout
The team were contacted at 18.55 by Killarney Gardaí regarding a walker in the Mangerton area. The team made contact with the injured party and after confirming the location R115 was also tasked. The team administered first aid and the Casualty was air lifted to UHK.

Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Strickeen, Gap of Dunloe, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a woman fell on the summit of Strickeen. A team member who was nearby went to the woman’s assistance. Rescue 115 was tasked and airlifted the woman to University Hospital Kerry.

Sunday, August 6, 2017. Hag’s Glen, Assistance
At 17.40, the team was contacted by a family member of a walker who was suffering from exhaustion and hypothermia in the Hag’s Glen. Three team members met the walker and assisted him back to his car.

Saturday, August 5, 2017. Hag’s Glen, Assistance
The team was contacted at 17.05 by a charity walk group after one their walkers became exhausted in the Hag’s Glen. A member met the walker and drove them back to their car.

Friday, August 4, 2017. Bothán, Gap of Dunloe, Callout
The team was contacted by Tralee Gardaí after a rock climber had sustained a ground fall from Bothán in the Gap of Dunloe. The team, along with Ambulance personnel and Rescue 115 responded. The casualty was treated at the scene by ambulance paramedics and airlifted to University Hospital Kerry. Concluded 19.30

Sunday, July 23, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a German man rang to say he was lost high on Carrauntoohil. With poor mobile reception details were scarce. The team responded with groups going up the Ladder, Br O’Shea’s and Coomloughra. It was soon ascertained that the casualty was on the Coomloughra side. After leaving base, team members met with the casualty at the back of the lakes after he made his own way down. Concluded 22.40.

Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Killorglin area, Assistance
The team was contacted by Tralee Gardaí after an elderly man in the Killorglin area called to say he was trapped by a number of animals a distance from his home. A team member went to the mans assistance and brought him to safety. Concluded 23.45

Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Mount Brandon, Callout
The team was contacted by Tralee Gardaí at 17.20 after a walker had fallen near the Faha ridge. After using Sarloc it was ascertained that the casualty had fallen lower down than expected. Ten members of Dingle Coastguard also attended and the casualty was stretchered to an awaiting ambulance. The team returned to base at approximately 21.30.

Sunday, June 11, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The team was contacted by Tralee Gardaí at 4am after a group of walkers reported shouts for help and flashing lights from the top of the Devil’s Ladder. As the group were ascending Carrauntoohil via the Ladder they were asked to report the situation back to the team as soon as they reached the casualties. Upon meeting them, it transpired they had been lost for a number of hours. They were then escorted down to the Hag’s Glen.

Friday, June 9, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a couple had become lost on Carrauntoohil. Using Sarloc, their position was established, and a number of team members were dispatched and located the couple on steep ground north-west of the top of the Devil’s Ladder. The couple were short roped from their location and brought down the Ladder in atrocious conditions. Callout ended at 1am.

Saturday, May 27, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
During a charity walk on Carrauntoohil, a female walker complained of hip pain on the descent. Two team members who were on the hill at the time escorted her down the Devil’s Ladder to the awaiting landcover. She was driven out to Cronin’s Yard.

Saturday, May 13, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The team received a call from Tralee Gardaí that a group on Carrauntoohil had come across a person looking for his friend. After a short search they found the casualty who had fallen on the path above the Ladder and sustained an injury to his finger, elbow and shoulder. A team member who was nearby treated the casualty and walked him to the top of ladder where Rescue 115 airlifted him to University Hospital Kerry.

Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Black Valley, Alert
The team was asked by Killarney Gardaí for assistance in a search for a 79 year old French fisherman who was a number of hours overdue. As the team was leaving the station the Gardaí located the man.

Wednesday, May 3, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The team was contacted by Tralee Gardaí reporting that a male walker was suffering severe cramp at the top of the Devil’s Ladder. After talking with the casualty, he preferred to continue on foot and descend via the zig-zags. Rescue 115 was put on standby and the walker confirmed shortly afterwards that all was ok.

Monday, May 1, 2017. Carrauntoohil, Callout
The team was contacted at 13.00 by Tralee Gardaí after 2 climbers became cragfast while climbing a gully to the left of ‘Primroses’. A full callout was initiated and Rescue 115 was tasked. As the team prepared for a possible airlift, Rescue 115 was successful in winching one of the climbers from his position. The second climber had already made his way to safety. The callout concluded at 14.20.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Torc Mountain, Callout
The team was contacted at 11.50 by Killarney Gardai and Ambulance Control after a walker on a local route on Torc Mountain known as ‘Cardiac Steps’ complained of chest pains. The team responded and met Ambulance personnel who were attending the casualty. The casualty was walked and subsequently stretchered to the awaiting ambulance. The callout concluded at 13.05.

Sunday, April 16, 2017. Gougane Barra, Callout
At 16.30, the team received a call from Anglesea Garda station after a walker sustained a lower leg injury in the Gougane Barra area. A full call out was initiated. R115 was requested and lifted the casualty to University Hospital Kerry. The callout concluded at 18.25.

Sunday, April 9, 2017. Strickeen, Gap of Dunloe, Assistance
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardaí after a woman and a child become disoriented in fog close to the top of Strickeen. When the team contacted the woman, she was after finding the path during a brief clearing. Subsequently, a team member met the woman by chance and escorted her down the mountain.

Saturday, February 25, 2017. Toinne, Assistance
At 18.10, the Team was contacted by member of a walking group looking for assistance for a woman who had twisted her ankle coming off the ZigZags. Two team members drove the Landrover in the glen, meeting the party beside the river. The casually was driven to Cronin’s yard where her ankle was strapped. Team recommended that she attend South Doc or Kerry University Hospital for examination. Return the station 20.00.

2016

Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
Anglesea Street Garda station Cork contacted team requesting help for a 999 call after woman had taken a fall in Central Gully on Carrauntoohil. Rescue 115 lifted personnel and equipment to the summit of Carrauntoohil from where team members descended to the casualty. After first aid had been administered, a long and difficult stretcher carry ensued. The casualty was transferred to an awaiting ambulance at 21.30.

Monday, September 12, 2016. Hungry Hill, Rescue
The team were called by Valentia Coastguard to assist the Castletownbere unit in the rescue of a family who had become cragfast on Hungry Hill. Members of the Coastguard hoisted the family to safety before team members short-roped them down the mountain. The callout concluded at 5am.

Saturday, August 27, 2016. McGillycuddy Reeks, Rescue
The Killarney Gardai contacted the team after a walker had gotten into difficulty on the Coimín na Péiste ridge. R115 was also tasked and ferried members close to the location of the walker. The man and his companion were located, treated and walked off the mountain.

Thursday, August 4, 2016. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The team was called by Tralee Gardai for assistance in attending to a man who had become cragfast near the top of O’Shea’s gulley. R115 attempted to lift two members to area but failed due to low fog. The team located the man, short roped him and walked him of the hill.

Saturday, July 30, 2016. Torc, Rescue
The team was called by Tralee Gardai for assistance in attending to an American woman who had taken a fall from a look out area on the path above Torc Waterfall. The team evacuated the woman, hauling her up on to the path on a rope system, from there the stretcher was handed over to an awaiting ambulance.

Saturday, July 30, 2016. Dingle Way, Rescue
Tralee members responded to a call from Dingle Coastguard to help in the evacuation of a young woman with a lower leg injury on the Dingle way near Tralee. In a joint operation with Dingle Coastguard and the Ambulance Services, the woman was stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.

Wednesday, July 27, 2016. Hungry Hill, Referral
The team received a call from a private citizen asking for help for his friends who were cragfast on Hungry Hill. The team passed incident to Castletownbere Coastguard.

Saturday, July 23, 2016. Carrauntoohil, Fatality
The team was called by Tralee Gardai to a fallen walker on the north face of Carrauntoohil. Unfortunately the person was deceased. The team responded in conjunction with R115 to locate the man’s body. The body was lowered to the ‘second level’ and stretchered down to the Landrover. The remains were handed over to Gardai at 21.00 hrs at Lisliebane.

Sunday, July 17, 2016. Sneem, Rescue
The team was called by Tralee Gardai to assist an ambulance in the evacuation of a woman from Luxembourg with lower leg injuries on the Kerry Way, west of Sneem. The casualty was evacuation to the waiting ambulance.

Saturday, July 16, 2016. Brandon, Assistance
The team was called by Tralee Gardai to assist in finding a young man missing on Brandon. Tralee members attended and located the person and subsequently re-united him with his group.

Sunday, July 10, 2016. Cnoc na Toinne, Rescue
The team was called by Tralee Gardai for assistance in attending to a man who had taken a fall on the Zig Zags route on Cnoc na Toinne. The man had received severe injury’s to his head and back and was treated before being evacuated to R115 who transferred him to University Hospital Kerry. The weather conditions were very bad during the operation.

Saturday, July 2, 2016. Mangerton, Alert
The team was called by Killarney Gardai for assistance with an incident where a member of the public had heard calls for help the Mangerton area. Three team members responded. As nothing was found and nobody had been reported missing, the team was stood down.

Saturday, July 2, 2016. Mangerton, Alert
The team was called by Killarney Gardai for assistance with an incident in Kenmare where a young boy fell into a sink hole. While team was preparing to respond, Gardai came back to report that the boy had been evacuated.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Brandon, Alert
The team was called by Tralee Gardai for assistance with an incident where a man was overdue after going for a walk on Brandon. The man later found walking along the road by members of Dingle Coastguard after taking the wrong route.

Saturday, June 18, 2016. Mangerton, Assistance
After the previous callout ended, the team was called by Killarney Gardai for assistance with an incident where a woman had got separated from her companion while coming off Mangerton. While team were commencing search the woman turned up safe and well.

Saturday, June 18, 2016. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The team was called by Killarney Gardai for assistance with an incident where a woman had fallen on Carrauntoohil and sustained a injury to her ankle. The team lowered the casualty down the Devil’s Ladder and transferred her to the awaiting R115.

Sunday, June 12, 2016. Gap of Dunloe, Referral
The team was contacted by a guide requesting advice concerning one of his clients. The man had dislocated his shoulder in the Gap of Dunloe and was sitting in the guides 4W drive. The team advised to take him to Southdoc.

Saturday, June 11, 2016. Carrauntoohil, Search
A dawn search was initiated for a Newcastle doctor following his failure to return from the hill the previous day. The Air Corps helicopter located him camping in the Hag’s Glen.

Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Hags Glen, Assistance
The team was called by Tralee Gardai for assistance with an incident in the Hags Glen where a woman had taken a fall and received head injury’s. As team and R115 arrived in the area it was discovered that the woman had waked to Cronin’s yard. A R115 paramedic checked her out and she was advised to attend A&E; by road.

Sunday, May 29, 2016. Cnoc na Toinne, Rescue
The team was called by Tralee Gardai for assistance with an incident on the Zig Zags route on Cnoc na Toinne. A man had taken a fall and injured his arm among other injuries. The team assisted R115 and also escorted his friends off the hill.

Sunday, May 22, 2016. Muckross, Alert
The team was called by Killarney Gardai for assistance in attending to a missing woman in the Muckross area. The team was put on stand-by and stood down again when woman was found by Gardai.

Thursday, May 19, 2016. Cnoc na Toinne, Rescue
The team was called by Tralee Gardai for assistance in attending to a man who had taken a fall on the Zig Zags. The man eceived severe injury’s to his head, neck and back and was treated before being evacuated to R115 who transferred him to University Hospital Kerry.

Monday, May 9, 2016. Blarney, Referral
Anglesey street Garda Cork asked the team to help the local fire unit with evacuation of a man from Blarney Castle. The man had taken ill, and the team advised the local Coastguard Unit be tasked. Rescue 115 also responded.

Thursday, May 5, 2016. Baurearagh, Search
An extensive search in conjunction with the Air Corps helicopter was carried out for a local sheep farmer along the Caha mountains. He later turned up in Adrigole, having been benighted.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Valentia Coast Guard asked for help in the evacuation of two young women from the top of the Devil’s Ladder. One had suffered a lower leg injury and the other had a panic attack. The team assembled in the Hags Glen as R115 airlifted both.

Sunday, February 21, 2016. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The Team were contacted at 18.30 after Gardai received a report that shouts for help had been heard in the Heavenly Gates area. A number of Team members were dispatched to investigate but heard no further shouts and established that there were no cars unaccounted for. The alert was stood down at 21.00.

Thursday, January 7, 2016. Mangerton, Search
The team were contacted by Tralee Gardai for assistance in finding an paraglider like object and perhaps it’s driver on Mangerton, as reported by a local. The team carried out a search of an area at outlet of the punch bowl, and with nothing found, the team stood down. R115 assisted both on the evening and the morning after.

2015

Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The team were contacted by Tralee Gardai to attend to a man with suspected broken leg at the base of Carrauntoohil. Team located casualty and evacuated him to a awaiting ambulance in very bad weather conditions.

Saturday, December 5, 2015. Glenflesk, Alert
The team were contacted by Killarney Water Rescue for assistance in a flooding situation in Glenflesk. They requested the use of a vehicle. Team helped with advice only.

Sunday, November 1, 2015. Coomloughra, Assistance
The team were contacted late on Sunday night by Killarney Gardai to help in finding a missing woman in the Caher area. A full callout was initiated with lady being quickly found near the top of the hydro road in Coomloughra.

Saturday, October 31, 2015. Hags Glen, Assistance
The team were contacted by family members who reported that a lady walker was overdue at Cronin’s yard. Two member’s located the lady before team was called.

Saturday, October 31, 2015. Torc, Alert
The team were contacted by Killarney Gardai for assistance with a man who had taken ill on top of Torc. The man was complaining of stomack pain. The team were put on standby as R115 attended. Man had suffered a suspected heart attack.

Saturday, October 10, 2015. Clonkeen, Alert
The team were contacted by Killarney Gardai to help find a man lost in the woods between Clonkeen and the county bounds. The man was found by locals as team were on route. Team stood down.

Thursday, October 8, 2015. Old Kenmare Road, Rescue
Old Kenmare road, team contacted by Valencia to assist R115 and the ambulance service to evacuate a casualty who had taken ill. Team assisted the ambulance crew and stretchered the casualty to the awaiting R115.

Sunday, September 20, 2015. Ben Lettery, Galway, Rescue
Six members of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team responded to a request for assistance from Galway Mountain Rescue Team with a search for a missing walker in the Twelve Bens, Connemara. he injured walker was located shortly after 2.00pm. He was transferred to an awaiting ambulance via stretcher.

Thursday, September 17, 2015. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The team were contacted after an English couple became cragfast while descending from Carrauntoohil. Members of KMRT secured the couple using ropes and brought them to safety.

Saturday, September 12, 2015. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The team were contacted after a male walker sustained head injuries in a fall near the Heavenly Gates while descending Carrauntoohil. Members of the team located the man and treated him for his injuries while Rescue 117 assessed the area for a helicopter evacuation. The man was successfully airlifted at around 5pm and flown to Cork University Hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

Saturday, August 22, 2015. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The team were called to assist a young Spanish lady near the top of the Devils Ladder on Carrauntoohil. The lady sustained head and back injuries when she fell while descending the mountain. Weather conditions were favorable and Rescue 115 successfully airlifted the causality from the gully.

Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Purple Mountain, Alert
The team was contacted by Killarney Gardai after a man had collapsed on Purple Mountain. Rescue 115 was also tasked and after assessing the scene, the casualty was successfully airlifted and transferred to hospital for treatment.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Ross Island, Rescue
The team along with a HSE ambulance crew were called to the rescue of a man in Killarney National Park who had sustained leg injuries while walking at Library Point, Ross Island. The man was treated for his injuries at the scene and transferred to a stretcher and transferred to Ross Castle, and the awaiting ambulance, by boat.

Sunday, June 21, 2015. Tomies, Rescue
The team were contacted by Valentia Coastguard after a man collapsed while hill walking with his daughter on Tomies Mountain. Nearby walkers came to the assistance of the pair as paramedics and Rescue Team personnel were helicoptered onto the mountain. The casualty was evacuated to Tralee General Hospital.

Friday, May 29, 2015. Beara Way, Rescue
As the Team prepared to stand down from the first incident a call for assistance came in for a Canadian walker who had suffered a lower leg injury on the Beara Way near Knocknagorraveela. The team located the casualty, treated her at the scene a stretchered her off the mountain to an awaiting ambulance.

Friday, May 22, 2015. Tower Wood, Rescue
As the Team was contacted at 10.30pm after a man in his 20s sustained lower leg injuries while walking in Tower Wood, near Derricunihy, in Killarney National Park. The man was located by the Team at around 11.20pm, treated for his injuries and stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.

Saturday, May 9, 2015. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The team was called after a female walker on Carrauntoohil had reported experiencing medical difficulties on the mountain. Members of the team treated the lady at the scene and transferred her by stretcher to the bottom of the Devil’s Ladder. Rescue 115 also took part in the rescue and airlifted the walker and transferred her to Kerry General Hospital.

Monday, April 20, 2015. Black Valley, Rescue
The team was called to the assistance of a French lady who had sustained a lower leg injury in the Black Valley. The lady was treated for her injuries at the scene and was stretchered across the Gearhameen river by the team before being transferred to an awaiting ambulance.

Saturday, April 11, 2015. Crohane, Rescue
The team was called out after a female walker was injured while hillwalking with a group of friends on Crohane mountain near Lough Guitane, Killarney. The lady had sustained a suspected broken leg after falling. Rescue 115 was also tasked to the scene and successfully airlifted the casualty and transferred her to Kerry General Hospital.

Saturday, March 14, 2015. Minish, Killarney, Rescue
As the team returned to base from the previous call, they were tasked by the Gardai to assist with the search for a man who was reported missing along the banks of the river Flesk. The man was successfully located and brought to safety at around 11.00pm.

Saturday, March 14, 2015. Shrone Lake, Rescue
The team was called to the assistance of a young cyclist who had fallen from his bike on a mountain trail near Shrone Lake, The Paps. Using the Team’s Landrover, the casualty was moved from the trail to the road head where he was transferred to a waiting ambulance.

Saturday, February 28, 2015. Mangerton, Rescue
The team was contacted after two female walkers became disorientated while descending Mangerton. After a lengthy search the ladies were located in the Horse’s Glen on steep and dangerous ground. The ladies were given food and warm clothing before being walked to safety by the team.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The team was contacted after a walker had become uncertain of his location. Team members established contact with the walker at around 17.00 in an area close to the top of the Devils Ladder on Carrauntoohil. Conditions on the mountain were wet and windy, and visibility was poor. The walker, who was not injured, was given warm clothes and a helmet and was roped to safety by members of the team.

Saturday, January 24, 2015. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The team was called at 4.15pm after 3 walkers had become cragfast close to the summit of Carrauntoohil. Rescue 115 was also tasked to the area, and unable to winch the climbers from their position, ferried team members to the summit. The team abseiled to the climbers and brought them safely to the summit from where they were walked down to to Ard na Locha.

2014

Sunday, December 28, 2014. Gap of Dunloe, Rescue
The team was contacted by Valentia coastguard after a rock climber sustained a fall in the Gap of Dunloe. The climer was treated at the scene for neck and back injuries as well as a suspected broken leg and was soonafter airlifted to hospital by R115.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014. McGillycuddy Reeks, Rescue
Killarney Gardai contacted the Team after two walkers had reported themselves disorientated and cragfast in the Eastern Reeks. They were subsequently located on steep ground in Cummenapeasta and were walked off to safety in heavy rain.

Monday, October 27, 2014. Mangerton, Rescue
Late in the afternoon the Team received a report about a disorientated and cragfast female walker on Mangerton. A full callout was launched and verbal contact was made with the casualty in the Horses Glen area, however it was deemed too dangerous to proceed with a rescue attempt in darkness. She was subsequently evacuated to safety at first light.

Sunday, October 12, 2014. Knockullane, Rescue
The Team were contacted by Macroom Gardai after a walker reported himself injured in the Knockullane area. Unfortunately he was unable to give his precise location, however the Team located him after a short search and treated him for a leg injury. He was subsequently winched to Rescue 115 to complete the evacuation.

Saturday, October 11, 2014. Torc, Alert
Killarney Gardai contacted the Team after a light had been reported on Torc. The person making the report was interviewed and a Team member travelled to the area to investigate, however it was decided that no further action was required.

Saturday, October 4, 2014. Carrauntoohil, Alert
Tralee Gardai contacted the Team with a report of a walker suffering from debilitating thigh cramps at the top of Brother O’Shea’s Gully. Rescue 115 were also tasked but were finding it difficult to access the casualty location due to intermittent clouds and squally showers. Rescue 115 were preparing to airlift Team members closer to the casualty location when a brief clearance in the weather gave them a window to complete an evacuation. The Team were subsequently stood down.

Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Binn Chaorach, Alert
The Team were put on standby followng a report of a female walker with a broken leg close to the summit of Binn Chaorach. Rescue 115 subsequently managed to evacuate the casualty to Kerry General Hospital and the Team were stood down.

Saturday, September 13, 2014. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
Tralee Gardai contacted the Team after a walker had sustained head and back injuries during a fall on the Devil’s Ladder. A full callout was launched and Team members who were already in the area located and treated the casualty. In a tricky operation Rescue 115 subsequently managed to winch the casualty from his location and complete the evacuation to hospital (this is believed to be the first time a casualty has ever been winched directly from the Devil’s Ladder).

Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
As the previous incident was in progress a report was received of a separate incident in which a female walker had sustained an arm injury on the Devil’s Ladder. Team members made their way to the scene (including a small contingent who were airlifted to the top of the Ladder) and the casualty was subsequently treated for her injuries and walked from the mountain before being transferred to a landrover to complete the evacuation.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Coomloughra Horseshoe, Fatality
Valentia Coast Guard alerted the Team after passers-by came across a walker exhibiting no signs of life. The Team were able to ascertain the location and a full callout was initiated. Rescue 115 had also been tasked and when they arrived in the area the Team were able to guide them to the precise incident location. The man was subsequently airlifted to hospital where he was pronounced RIP from apparent medical causes.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Caher, Rescue
Killarney Gardai requested assistance in locating two walkers who had become disorientated on Caher. They were located using “Sarloc” mobile phone technology and were subsequently walked from the hill by Team members.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Killarney National Park, Rescue
Killarney National Park Rangers contacted the Team with a report of a female with a hip injury on the Kerry Way close to the Upper Lake. A full callout was initiated and she was subsequently treated at the scene before being stretchered to a point from where she could be winched to Rescue 115 to complete the evacuation to hospital.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Old Kenmare Road, Assistance
The Ambulance service requested assistance from the Team after they received a report of a man who had become unwell on the Old Kenmare Road. The Team subsequently transported Ambulance Service paramedics to the scene and evacuated the casualty by landrover.

Sunday, August 3, 2014. Waterville area, Rescue
Valentia Coast Guard contacted the Team following a report of three persons cragfast in the mountains close to Waterville. A Team member living locally went to their assistance and lowered them from the ledge on which they had become stranded. They were subsequently walked to safety with additional assistance from the local Coast Guard Unit.

Monday, July 28, 2014. McGillycuddy Reeks, Alert
The Team were alerted at 23.00 after a walker was reported overdue from a day on the Reeks. He subsequently turned up safe and well prior to full mobilisation of the Team.

Thursday, July 17, 2014. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The Team were alerted after a passer-by reported cries for help coming from the summit area of Corrán Tuathail and witnessed what they believed was a walker pointing down the face of the mountain. Rescue 115 were also tasked and responded to the area however nothing unusual was noted. Subsequent investigations revealed that an individual had been praying loudly at the summit at the time and was believed to be what the witness had seen and heard. Rescue 115 and the Team were stood down. False alarm with good intent.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Caherconree, Alert
The Team were alerted by Tralee Gardai after a young person became separated from his party in the Caherconree area. As the Team (along with Dingle Coast Guard Unit) made their way to the area, the missing person turned up safe and well.

Wednesday, July 2, 2014. The Paps, Alert
The Team were contacted by Killarney Gardai after a tent was reported to have been found abandoned on the Paps. As nobody had been reported missing no further action was taken.

Sunday, June 1, 2014. Caha Mountains, Assistance
Tralee Gardai contacted the Team when a group of five walkers became disorientated in heavy mist in the Caha Mountains. The Team made contact with the group and were able to direct them to the Healy Pass, where they finally arrived at 22.00.

Saturday, May 24, 2014. Hags Glen, Assistance
Shortly after the previous incident, a group of walkers presented themselves to the Team with one of their members suffering from exhaustion. She was also transferred to Cronin’s Yard by landrover.

Saturday, May 24, 2014. Hags Glen, Assistance
During the previous callout a male walker presented himself to the Team with hip pain following a fall on the Devil’s Ladder. He was transferred to Cronin’s Yard by landrover and advised to contact his doctor.

Saturday, May 24, 2014. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
Tralee Gardai contacted the Team following a report of a walker who had become disorientated near the Devil’s Ladder. He was subsequently located below the level of the Heavenly Gates track and was walked to safety.

Saturday, May 17, 2014. Gap of Dunloe, Assistance
The Team were alerted following an incident in the Gap of Dunloe when a motorcyclist and pillion passenger fell approximately 15′ into the dry rocky river bed adjacent to the second bridge, when the bike they were riding overbalanced after apparently being hit by a strong gust of wind. Both casualties were treated at the scene in conjunction with HSE ambulance paramedics and were stretchered to a field near the head of the Gap from where they were transferred to Rescue 115 for airlift to hospital in Tralee (in two separate flights).

Sunday, May 4, 2014. McGillycuddy Reeks, Rescue
The Team were contacted after a walker was reported missing on the Reeks. Two members who were in the area at the time managed to locate the man and walked him to safety in very poor weather conditions.

Friday, May 2, 2014. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
Killarney Gardai contacted the Team after a walker sustained a lower leg injury on the Cnoc na Toinne zig-zags. She was subsequently treated and stretchered down to the valley floor for transfer to the awaiting Rescue 117 (Waterford-based) Coast Guard helicopter.

Thursday, May 1, 2014. Brandon, Assistance
A female walker was reported overdue in the Brandon Area. A contingent of Team members responded, as did Rescue 115. The walker was subsequently located in the Sás Creek area and was winched from the scene.

unday, April 20, 2014. Glanmore, Assistance
The Team were contacted by Gardai following a request for assistance from a walker who was lost in the Glanmore area of West Cork. The Team made contact with the walker and were able to direct him to the roadway, where he arrived at approximately 20.30.

Thursday, April 17, 2014. Brandon, Alert
Tralee Gardai contacted the Team following a report of a missing walker on Brandon. As the Team arrived on scene word was received that the walker had just been located by family members.

Saturday, April 5, 2014. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Tralee Gardai contacted the Team after a female walker sustained head and arm injuries during a fall on the Devil’s Ladder. On arrival in the Hag’s Glen the Team met the casualty walking out and administered first aid. She was subsequently brought to Kissane’s shop, from where her friend took her to hospital in Tralee.

Thursday, April 3, 2014. Old Kenmare Road, Rescue
The Team were contacted after a young female walker (who was on a school outing) sustained an ankle injury near the ‘shearing shed’ on the Old Kenmare Road. Rescue 115 was also tasked and arrived on-scene at the same time as KMRT. The casualty was treated at the scene and was subsequently airlifted to hospital in Tralee.

Saturday, March 15, 2014. Hags Glen, Rescue
Tralee Gardai contacted the team with a report of a walker who had sustained a leg injury on the ascent towards the ‘first level’. He was subsequently treated at the scene for a broken leg and stretchered to Rescue 117 (Waterford Coast Guard Helicopter), who completed the evacuation.

2013

Thursday, December 26, 2013. Sliabh Mish, Alert
The Team were contacted by the Gardai at 2.00pm after reports of a flashing light on Sliabh Mish above Inch Strand. Following further investigation by Gardai it was determined that the flashing light was caused by a shorting power line in the storm-force winds.

Thursday, December 26, 2013. Brandon, Alert
At approximately 2.45pm the Team were contacted by Ambulance Control with information that a woman had sustained a compound fracture of the lower leg 600 metres from the car park on Mount Brandon. After consultation with Dingle Coast Guard Unit the call was referred on to Rescue 115 who succeeded in airlifting the casualty to hospital.

Sunday, December 8, 2013. Gap of Dunloe, Search
Killarney Gardai contacted the Team after shouts for help were reported in the Gap of Dunloe. A callout was initiated and the steep ground to the west of the first bridge was searched extensively. Nothing was found and no further shouts were heard therefore the Team was stood down.

Monday, November 4, 2013. Molls Gap, Rescue
At 19.00 the team were contacted by Tralee Gardai after two people had become benighted near Molls Gap. Two members of the team located the couple and walked them back to their car.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Tomies, Rescue
Killarney Gardai contacted the Team to assist a group of walkers (including several children) who had become benighted on the lower slopes of Tomies mountain. A full callout was initiated and after a short search the group were located close to Tomies wood and were walked to the awaiting landovers.

Sunday, September 22, 2013. Borlin Valley, Rescue
The Team were contacted by Gardai when two people became lost after going for a walk in the Gougane Barra area. After the couple’s location was determined, the Team approached from the Borlin Valley side and walked them to safety.

Friday, September 20, 2013. Mangerton, Rescue
The Team was contacted at 16.40 after a party of schoolchildren had become disorientated while descending Mangerton mountain. A number of Team members located the party and escorted them down to safety.

Sunday, September 15, 2013. Sliabh Mish, Assistance
A call was received from Tralee Gardai at approximately 6am after 2 campers needed assistance after their tent was badly damaged in an overnight storm. As Team members reached the area the campers had already started to make their own way back to their car.

Friday, August 30, 2013. Hags Glen, Assistance
A Team member was contacted after a female walker sustained a minor leg injury while descending from Corrán Tuathail. A Team landrover picked up the lady in the Hag’s Glen and transported her and her friends back to their car in Cronin’s Yard.

Saturday, August 24, 2013. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The Team were contacted after a man took a minor fall on the Devil’s Ladder. After consultation it was established that the casualty would be able to descend on foot.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The Team were contacted at 20.20 after a woman sustained a lower leg injury on the path on the north side of Torc Mountain. A full callout was initiated and the woman was stretchered to the base of the mountain to awaiting transport.

Friday, August 2, 2013. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Killarney Gardai contacted the team at 2.00am after a woman who was taking part in a five-peaks challenge had taken a fall low on Bothar na Gíge and had sustained minor head injuries. The woman was able to descend with the aid of a guide to Árd na Locha where she was met by two team members. She was subsequently transferred to an awaiting ambulance.

Thursday, August 1, 2013. Hags Glen, Alert
A walking group contacted the Team at 13.45 after the Gaddagh River had become severely swollen in heavy rain and the group found themselves unable to cross on their descent towards Cronin’s Yard. The group were advised to walk towards the outlet of Loch Caillí where the water was at its shallowest, and they subsequently crossed successfully.

Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The Team were contacted by a walking group after one of their members had succumbed to the heat. After speaking with a team nurse she was advised to take various precautions. She soon recovered and was able to descend the mountain safely.

Thursday, July 4, 2013. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Tralee Gardai contacted the Team after a woman and three young people had become disoriented close to the summit of Corrán Tuathail. They were advised to re-ascend the mountain from where they were given directions to the Devil’s Ladder. During this time they met with two other walkers and were escorted to safety.

Saturday, June 29, 2013. Caher, Assistance
A walking group raised the alert at approximately 17.00 after one of their members had fallen and sustained facial injuries on the Caher Ridge. After speaking with the party it was ascertained that the female walker was happy to continue her descent on foot with the assistance of her companions. Three team members were dispatched to administer first aid and she was assisted off the mountain.

Monday, June 17, 2013. Strickeen, Rescue
The Team were contacted by Tralee Gardai at 20.00 following a report that a lone walker had become disorientated in poor visibility close to top of Stricín. A partial callout was initiated and the walker was quickly located and walked off the hill

Tuesday, June 11, 2013. McGillycuddy Reeks, Rescue
Tralee Gardai contacted the team at 17.00 after receiving a call from a lone Korean walker who had become disorientated close to the Cumeen na Péiste ridge in poor visibility. A full callout was initiated and the walker was located just below the ridge. In deteriorating conditions they reached the valley floor before midnight.

Sunday, June 9, 2013. Torc, Rescue
The Team was contacted at 17.00 after a German lady sustained a suspected broken ankle close to the summit of Torc mountain. The Waterford-based coast guard helicopter was tasked and liaised with the Team at the casualty’s location. She was subsequently airlifted to Kerry General Hospital.

Monday, May 27, 2013. McGillycuddy Reeks, Rescue
The Team was contacted at 16.50 after two climbers had become cragfast between the Devil’s Ladder and Cnoc na Toinne. A callout was initiated and Team members abseiled into the climbers’ location and roped them to safety.

Sunday, May 5, 2013. Coomloughra, Assistance
A call was received from a walker at 17.30 saying that he and his companions were unsure of their precise position but were somewhere between Beenkeeragh and Screig Mhór. They were directed towards the hydro road and later confirmed that they were down safely.

Friday, April 26, 2013 – Saturday, April 27, 2013. Black Valley, Fatality (non-mountain)
The Team was contacted at 22.00 on April 26th after the car of a despondent male had been located in the Black Valley. A search was organised for first light, and the man’s body was located shortly after the search commenced. The remains were subsequently brought to the road.

Saturday, April 20, 2013. McGillycuddy Reeks, Fatality
The Team was contacted by Killarney Gardai at 13.45 following a report that a man had sustained a substantial fall on the Eastern Reeks. A full callout was initiated and Team members (along with a passing doctor) were airlifted close to the site under the Coimín na Péiste Ridge by Rescue 115 (the Shannon-based Coast Guard helicopter). The casualty was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene and the remains were stretchered from the hill and handed over to awaiting Gardai.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Gap of Dunloe, Rescue
The Team was contacted at 20.00 after a rock climber had taken a fall in the Gap of Dunloe, sustaining pelvic and back injuries. The casualty was treated on scene and subsequently stretchered down to an awaiting ambulance.

Friday, April 5, 2013. Torc, Rescue
The Team were tasked by Valentia Coast Guard following a report of an unconscious casualty on the face of Torc mountain who could not be evacuated by the Ambulance Service. The ambulance crew subsequently assisted the Team in stretchering the casualty down the mountain, and after a short Landrover transfer he was airlifted to Kerry General Hospital by Rescue 117 (the Waterford-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter).

Friday, March 29, 2013. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
The Team was contacted by Tralee Gardai after a report came in of a female walker taking a fall at the top of Brother O’Shea’s Gully. After speaking with the group it was decided that the casualty should be capable of walking down unaided, however after an hour the group called back requesting assistance as the casualty’s progress was slow. A full callout was initiated and on reaching Árd na Locha two team members were dispatched with first aid gear. The casualty was located below the first level, and after being successfully assisted to the valley floor the Team was stood down.

Thursday, March 28, 2013. Glenflesk, Alert
Tralee Gardai alerted the Team at approximately 23.00 after lights had been seen by a local resident in the Killeen Mountain area of Glenflesk. Two members travelled to the area and spoke with the local after which it was decided to stand down the alert.

Friday, February 15, 2013. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The Team was contacted by Tralee Gardai at approximately 15.30 after two walkers had become cragfast on Corrán Tuathail. After speaking with the walkers, their location was determined to be somewhere between Curved Gully and The Step. A full callout was initiated and the pair were located at approximately 19.30. They were subsequently roped into Curved Gully and walked down to the valley floor.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The Team were alerted at 17.00 after a solo climber was reported overdue from an ascent of Curved Gully in winter conditions. He had also failed to make phone contact with his family from the summit earlier in the day as arranged. As the Team were preparing to mobilise the climber turned up safe and well.

Saturday, January 12, 2013. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The Team was contacted at 15.00 after a walker reported himself disorientated and separated from his climbing partner while attempting to descend to the Devil’s Ladder in mist. After making contact with the walker it was ascertained that he had mistakenly descended into Coomloughra but was now making good progess. A Team member picked up the walker at the road and drove him back to his car. On reaching the car the Team was put on further standby when it became apparent that the man’s companion had still not returned from the mountain. The Team was subsequently stood down at 16.45 after word was received that the second man had descended safely into the Coolroe area.

Monday, January 7, 2013. Non-mountain, Assistance
At 1.30am Killarney Gardai requested that the Team come to the assistance of a motorist who was stranded in floodwaters on the Kenmare road. Two Team members successfully evacuated the man using the Team Unimog.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Strickeen, Rescue
A walking group raised the alert at approximately 16.00 after one of their members sustained a suspected ankle fracture on Stricín mountain. She was subsequently treated and stretchered to an awaiting ambulance.

2012

Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Glanteenassig, Rescue
The Team, along with Dingle Coast Guard unit were tasked by Valentia Coast Guard following a report of a female walker who had sustained a head injury in a fall high on Stradbally mountain. Tralee-based KMRT members responded and assisted in locating the casualty and escorted her to a forest car park from where she was airlifted by Rescue 115 to Kerry General Hospital.

Saturday, December 22, 2012. Killarney, Alert
A call was received from a concerned relative of an American walker who had phoned his mother in the States the previous day to tell her that he was half way up the highest mountain in Ireland. He told her he would contact her again on his return later that evening but failed to do so. From the description of the view he gave to his mother the Team were doubtful that he had been on Corrán Tuathail and referred the matter back to the Gardai to see if they could obtain further information. He was subsequently located safe and well in a Killarney Hotel. It is believed he may have ascended Torc.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Eisc na Muice, Rescue
The Team were alerted following a report of a female walker with a lower leg injury on the Eisc na Muice section of the Old Kenmare Road. The Team reached the casualty as darkness fell and stretchered her to the Team Land Rover for transfer to HSE Ambulance at the road head.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Killarney Gardai contacted the Team with a report of two walkers who had become disorientated in thick fog on the descent from Corrán Tuathail. They were advised to re-ascend the mountain from where they were given directions to the Devil’s Ladder. Contact was maintained with the pair until they had safely reached the valley floor.

Sunday, October 7, 2012. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The Team were alerted after the companions of a man with a known cardiac condition reported that they believed he was suffering from a heart attack on the Hag’s Tooth Ridge. A full callout was initiated however a short time later the group contacted Gardai again to report that outside assistance was no longer required as the man was now descending with the assistance of his companions and that they may have been mistaken in their earlier diagnosis. The callout was stood down.

Saturday, September 22, 2012. Beenoskee, Alert
Gardai contacted the Team following a report from a walking group that one of their members had lost a rucksack on Beenoskee. The group were concerned that it may precipitate a callout if it was found by a third party.

Sunday, September 2, 2012. Hags Glen, Assistance
A participant in a charity walk was evacuated by vehicle from Árd na Locha after suffering from exhaustion.

Sunday, September 2, 2012. Torc, Rescue
Tralee ambulance control requested the Team’s assistance in the evacuation of a tourist who had sustained a head injury after falling down a steep bank at the foot of Torc waterfall. The HSE ambulance crews on scene had already treated the casualty’s injuries prior to the arrival of the Team, and the casualty was subsequently stretchered from the scene to the awaiting HSE ambulance.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Gardai received a 999 call from two hillwalkers who described themselves as unsure of their position on the ascent of Corrán Tuathail as the cloud had descended around them. From the description given by the caller it was established that they had ascended from the Bridia Valley via Curraghamore and were most likely in that area. A short time later a brief clearance allowed them to retrace their route to the fence line they had used to guide their ascent.

Monday, August 27, 2012. Hags Glen, Alert
A member of the public contacted the Team concerning a seemingly unoccupied tent in the Hag’s Glen that had been there for at least 3 days. On investigation the owner was found to be in residence and advised that he had in fact been camping there for 2 weeks and was planning to spend a further week. False alarm with good intent.

Sunday, August 26, 2012. Black Valley, Alert
Killarney Gardai alerted the Team when a B&B; proprietor in the Black Valley reported a car left overnight in their car park. The car owner, who had previously stayed at the B&B;, did not speak to anyone when he left the car at midday the previous day, and he didn’t leave any indication of his intentions. As the Team were making inquiries in the Black and Bridia Valleys and on the Reeks Ridge the person turned up at his car having spent the night camping at Loch Acoose.

Friday, August 24, 2012. Hungry Hill, Alert
The Team were contacted following a report of a walker who had sustained an ankle injury high on Hungry Hill. Castletownbere Coast Guard unit also responded but felt that further personnel may be required to complete a stretcher evacuation. In addition, Rescue 115 had been tasked and succeeded in airlifting the casualty from the mountain at about 16.30, and the Team were stood down shortly afterwards whilst still en-route.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Brandon, Referral
Tralee Gardai contacted the Team at approximately 15.00 following a report of an elderly female walker who had sustained a lower leg injury below the Faha ridge on the lower slopes of Brandon. The incident was referred to Valentia Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre who tasked Dingle Coast Guard unit and Rescue 115. The casualty was subsequently airlifted from the mountain.

Friday, August 17, 2012. Glencar, Assistance
Whilst responding to the previous callout a Team landrover came on the scene of a road traffic accident that had just occurred. People at the scene were medically assessed but no further action was deemed necessary.

Friday, August 17, 2012. Cloon, Assistance
The Team were contacted following a report that an elderly sheep farmer had sustained a head injury after falling while rounding up sheep on the hill. On arriving at the remote farmhouse it was discovered that the farmer had successfuly made his own way back to the house. He was treated at the scene before being transported to hospital in Tralee.

Sunday, August 5, 2012. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
At 08.10 the Gardai received a 999 call from a walker who described himself as being ‘stuck at the top of the Devil’s Ladder’. Contact was made with the caller and it transpired that, following a night camping on the mountain, he was intimidated by the prospect of the Devil’s Ladder descent and was seeking a different descent route. As conditions were cloudy at the time and he had no navigational aids, he was strongly advised to descend via the Ladder. He contacted the Team a couple of hours later to say that he had successfully descended via the Ladder and that it was “a lot easier than it looks.”

Saturday, August 4, 2012. McGillycuddy Reeks, Rescue
At approx 15:00 Valentia Coast Guard alerted the Team following a report that a walker had taken a fall on the upper part of the ‘Bone’. Team members who were in the Hags Glen at the time made their way to the area and, in very foggy conditions, succeeded in locating the casualty. The rest of the Team followed on with the Team equipment and the casualty was stretchered down to a height of approx 500m from where he was winched on board Rescue 115 in fading light and intermittent mist. It is noteworthy that this was the first time the new Irish Coast Guard S92 helicopter had been used on a mountain rescue.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
A Team member came across a group of teenagers some distance above the Devil’s Ladder, one of whom had taken a fall and sustained a nasty head injury. A full call out was activated and the casualty was treated at the scene before being stretchered to the Hags Glen and transferred to an awaiting ambulance.

Sunday, July 8, 2012. Hags Glen, Assistance
As the Team were packing away equipment from the previous incident a man approached and reported that two of his companions were making very slow progress and that one was limping very badly. The two were driven in the Team Landrover from the Glen to their car at Cronin’s Yard.

Sunday, July 8, 2012. Cnoc na Toinne, Rescue
Gardai alerted the Team after a female American walker sustained a knee injury on the descent from Carrauntoohil via the zig-zags route. The Team stretchered the lady from her location to Árd na Locha from where she was evacuated by Landrover.

Sunday, July 1, 2012. Torc, Rescue
The Team were notified by Gardai following a report of a walker who had suffered a suspected cardiac event on the path on the north side of Torc mountain. The Team went to his assistance, administered first aid treatment and stretchered him to a waiting ambulance.

Saturday, June 30, 2012. Tomies, Assistance
Gardai contacted the Team regarding a walker who was making very slow progress on the descent from Tomies mountain having sustained an ankle injury. The Team responded and assisted him through the final part of his journey to the awaiting Team Landrover ambulance.

Saturday, June 16, 2012. Torc, Alert
The Team were alerted after a participant in a charity walk sustained an ankle injury. As the Team made their way to the location, Rescue 115 (who had also been notified) succeeded in evacuating the casualty.

Monday, June 4, 2012. Hags Glen, Assistance
Following a report of two ladies suffering from exhaustion in the Árd na Locha area, a Team member brought them the remaining distance by 4WD.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Inchiquin, Referral
Tralee Ambulance Control contacted the Team at approximately 16.30 following a report of a female walker with a broken ankle on the Beara Way near Glaninchiquin. The incident was referred on to Castletownbere Coast Guard unit, and the walker was subsequently airlifted to hospital by Rescue 115.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Mangerton, Rescue
Gardai contacted the Team at 16.30 when a parent reported that her adult son was long overdue from a walk in the Mangerton area. She had spoken to him earlier when he indicated that he had ‘lost the path’ and was unsure of his position, but unfortunately his phone battery went dead during the conversation. A limited callout was activated as conditions were very good. Team members who were tasked to the area spoke to walkers who confirmed sightings of the man in the Devil’s Punch Bowl and summit areas of Mangerton. The man was subsequently located high on the mountain at about 19.00, making very slow progress. He was escorted safely off the hill.

Thursday, March 22, 2012. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Within ten minutes of the report of the previous incident, a second party also reported themselves lost on Corrán Tuathail. On contacting the group it was established that they had descended to the road on the opposite side of the mountain in Glencar. Valentia then made arrangements to transport them back to their start point.

Thursday, March 22, 2012. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The Team were contacted by Valentia Coast Guard at 17.15 following a report that two walkers were lost on Corrán Tuathail. Contact was made with the couple who reported themselves cold, wet and unable to ascend the mountain so that their position could be established. A full call out was launched and a search was undertaken of the eastern face of the mountain in dark and extremely foggy conditions. After approximately 2 hours the couple were located below the ridge between Corrán Tuathail and Caher. They were given high energy food and warm clothing and were walked off the mountain, reaching the valley floor at 23.30.

Saturday, March 17, 2012. Hags Glen, Assistance
A Team landrover was dispatched to Ard na Locha after a walker sustained a leg injury while descending from Corrán Tuathail. She was subsequently assisted back to her car at Cronins Yard.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Carrauntoohil, Fatality
Gardai contacted the Team following a report that a walker had collapsed at the Heavenly Gates area of Corrán Tuathail. A full callout was launched and assistance of the Shannon-based Coast Guard helicopter was requested. The helicopter successfully winched the casualty from his location and he was brought to Kerry General Hospital where he was sadly pronounced dead. The Team made their way to the location of the incident and assisted with the evacuation of the large group that the casualty had been with.

Thursday, March 8, 2012. Howth, Referral
The Team was contacted by an individual who was trying to organise a search for a missing woman in the Howth area. They were advised to contact Gardai for a list of search resources local to that area.

Sunday, February 5, 2012. Mangerton, Rescue
A report was received that a female walker had sustained an ankle injury on the descent from Mangerton and was unable to continue. She was subsequently located, treated and stretchered from the mountain.

Saturday, January 7, 2012. Curraghmore, Rescue
As the Team were training in the Gap of Dunloe, information was received that a solo female American walker was in distress in the Curraghmore area, however details were initially sketchy as phone contact was intermittent and broken. A search was launched in conjunction with the Shannon Coast Guard helicopter, which picked up a Team member to assist in the search. The injured walker was spotted in an inaccessible gully overlooking Curraghmore, after having apparently fallen following a navigational error when returning from Corrán Tuathail towards Caher. Conditions were initially unsuitable for winching so the helicopter picked up further Team members to airlift them closer to the casualty location. On returning to the scene the conditions had improved however and the casualty was winched onto the aircraft for transit to hospital.

2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Alert
Gardai contacted the Team at 18.30 after two walkers (who were last seen on the Devil’s Ladder at 15.30 when their companion turned back) had failed to return from the mountain. Neither walker was carrying a phone or a torch. As the Team were taking details from the informant the pair turned up safe and well.

Sunday, December 4, 2011. Hags Glen, Assistance
Gardai contacted the Team following a report of a walker feeling unwell on Corrán Tuathail. Team members made their way to the Hag’s Glen and met the party (who had been descending from the first level) before completing the evacuation. The casualty was subsequently taken to Kerry General Hospital for treatment.

Saturday, November 19, 2011. Castlegregory, Referral
Gardai contacted the Team with a request for urgent assistance after an Alzheimer’s patient went missing in the Castlegregory area. As they were in fact looking for the Coast Guard helicopter they were referred to Valentia Coast Guard control centre.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011. McGillycuddy Reeks, Rescue
The Team received a report that a father and adult son were in difficulty with the son suffering from exhaustion towards the end of a long walk in the Reeks. From the description given it was established that they may be close to Cnoc an Bhráca in the Eastern Reeks. A contingent of Team members made their way to the area and in heavy fog and gathering darkness the pair were located, given food and drink, and escorted off the hill.

Saturday, September 17, 2011. Old Kenmare Road, Rescue
The Team were alerted by Gardai after an elderly walker sustained a hip injury close to the Windy Gap. The assistance of the Coast Guard Rescue helicopter was requested and the casualty was subsequently airlifted to hospital.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011. Hags Glen, Assistance
At 21.00 a Team member went to the assistance of an elderly walker who was suffering from exhaustion following a long day on the mountain.

Sunday, August 28, 2011. Brandon, Assistance
Whilst the Team were responding to the previous callout word was received that a lone walker on Brandon had become disorientated and was unable to locate the correct descent route. His likely position was established using photographs sent from his mobile phone, and appropriate directions were given. He contacted the Team a short time later to say that he was no longer in need of assistance.

Sunday, August 28, 2011. Gap of Dunloe, Rescue
The Team were contacted after a solo rockclimber suffered a substantial fall in the vicinity of Póirse Gully, sustaining multiple injuries. The Team administered first aid to the casualty before lowering him to a location from where he could be winched to the Irish Coast Guard helicopter for transit to hospital (The Waterford helicopter responded, as the Shannon helicopter was already engaged in another tasking elsewhere).

Sunday, August 21, 2011. Hags Glen, Rescue
A Team member climbing in the Reeks encountered a charity walker who was being assisted down the Cnoc na Toinne zig-zags with a medical complaint. When her condition deteriorated a full callout was initiated and the walker was subsequently airlifted to hospital by the Shannon Coast Guard helicopter.

Sunday, August 14, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Whilst en-route to the location of the previous callout, Team members encountered three walkers who were unsure of the correct descent route after abandoning their climb of the mountain. They were assisted over a rocky step and shown the correct route down.

Sunday, August 14, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The Team were alerted after a 12 year old boy sustained a knee injury at the ‘first level’. The Team made their way to the scene and administered first aid to the casualty before stretchering him a short distance to a point from where he could be winched to the Shannon Coast Guard helicopter.

Saturday, August 6, 2011. Hags Glen, Rescue
The Team were contacted by Gardai after a walker injured her knee on the descent of the Cnoc na Toinne zig-zags. The Shannon Coast Guard helicopter were requested to assist, and following a short stretcher lower to a suitable location the casualty was winched to the helicopter for the journey to Kerry General Hospital.

Sunday, July 31, 2011. Hags Glen, Assistance
Assistance was requested to complete the evacuation of a walker with a painful ankle injury from Árd na Locha. The ankle subsequently turned out to be fractured.

Sunday, July 24, 2011. Cumeen na Peiste, Rescue
The Team was alerted at 16.30 after a member of a walking group had sustained an ankle injury on the Coimín na Péiste ridge and was unable to continue. The injury was treated and the casualty was subsequently evacuated to the Black Valley in a long and challenging stretcher lower on difficult ground and in thick mist and darkness, eventually reaching the road at 01.30.

Saturday, July 16, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
It was brought to the attention of the Team that a participant in a charity walk was suffering from a knee injury. She was subsequently transported from Árd na Locha.

Thursday, July 14, 2011. Bonane, Fatality
The Team were contacted at 01.30 after a local farmer who had been checking on sheep had failed to return from the mountain. Shortly afterwards word came through that local people, who had also been searching, had located the man’s body. The Team made their way to the scene and removed the remains to the roadside.

Saturday, July 2, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The Team were alerted when two walkers became cragfast after wandering from the path on their descent from the first level. Team members were able to abseil to their location before lowering them with ropes to a safe area from where they could walk off the mountain.

Saturday, July 2, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
A report was received via the Gardai that a female walker had taken a fall on the upper part of the Devil’s Ladder sustaining a head injury and some bruising. The Team contacted the informant who advised that he was assisting the casualty down the mountain. A Team Landrover was dispatched to Árd na Locha to complete the evacuation.

Sunday, June 5, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The Team were alerted after a female walker suffered a fall on one of the rocky steps leading to the ‘first level’, sustaining head and arm injuries. Team members made their way to the scene and administered first aid while the Waterford Coast Guard Helicopter was en route (the Shannon Heli was unavailable). The casualty was subsequently stretcher-lowered to a more suitable winching location close to the lakeshore before being airlifted to hospital in Cork.

Sunday, June 5, 2011. Mangerton, Assistance
A call was received from Tralee Gardai after two walkers became disorientated in thick mist near the summit of Mangerton. Mobile phone contact was established with the pair and they were given directions back to the path, from where they were able to descend without further assistance.

Thursday, June 2, 2011. Screig Mhor, Assistance
The Team were contacted after a French walker sustained a severe laceration and possible fracture to the lower leg close to Screig Mhór. The Shannon Coast Guard helicopter was requested to assist, and succeeded in airlifting the casualty to hospital shortly before the first Team members arrived at the scene.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
Killarney Gardai alerted the Team after a walker became cragfast below the Hags Tooth. A small contingent of Team members located the man and escorted him from the mountain. His rucksack was also located and recovered from the shore of Lough Gouragh.

Saturday, May 14, 2011. Binn Chaorach, Rescue
The Team were contacted by Gardai following a report that a man had sustained a fall high on the Hags Tooth Ridge. The casualty had been assisted by his companions to a point a little lower down, however they became concerned when he became confused and disorientated. A full callout was launched and assistance was requested from the Shannon Coast Guard helicopter. Team members arrived on scene shortly before the arrival of the helicopter, however winching was not possible due to extremely turbulent wind conditions at the scene. The Team subsequently lowered the casualty by stretcher to Árd na Locha, from where he was airlifted to Kerry General Hospital.

Friday, April 29, 2011. Brandon, Assistance
Gardai contacted the Team after a farmer sustained lower leg injuries while working on steep ground in the Sás Creek area. A full callout was initiated and assistance from the Shannon Coast Guard helicopter was requested, however they were on another mission at the time. Shortly after the first Team members arrived at the scene the helicopter succesfully airlifted the casualty to Kerry General Hospital, having completed their earlier mission.

Sunday, April 24, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
Gardai contacted the Team after a father and son had reported themselves cragfast approximately 20 metres below the crest of the Bin Chaorach Ridge, on its western side. A Team member who was climbing a route on Corrán Tuathail was tasked to the scene and succeeded in belaying the pair to safer ground before accompanying them off the mountain.

Saturday, April 16, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
A group leader contacted Gardai after he witnessed two people in another party take tumbles on the path leading down from the first level. Team members dealing with the previous incident were diverted to this one and found the party moving slowly with the two bruised and shaken casualties. They were evacuated to Cronin’s Yard from where they made arrangements to receive medical attention. In the meantime a second Team landrover was dispatched to pick up the casualty from the previous incident.

Saturday, April 16, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
A call was received from a group on a charity climb of Carrauntoohil saying that one of their party had developed severe blisters and was making very slow progress on the descent. A Team landrover was dispatched to Árd na Locha to assist with the final part of the evacuation.

Saturday, April 16, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Alert
Gardai contacted the Team following a report from a walker that an unattended rucksack complete with climbing gear and mobile phone had been located at the summit of Corrán Tuathail. A Team member who was in the vicinity was able to establish that the owner was climbing a route on the mountain and had intentionally left the rucksack on the summit.

Sunday, March 20, 2011. Glanteenassig, Alert
Tralee Gardai contacted the Team following a report that a man walking in the Glanteenassig area had become separated from his friend who he believed had taken a fall and may be suffering from concussion. As the Team were preparing to mobilise a subsequent call was received to say the pair had been reunited and that all was well.

Sunday, February 13, 2011. Maghanaboe, Alert
Gardai contacted the Team following a report that two poorly equipped walkers had become separated from their group in the Maghanaboe area in deteriorating weather conditions. As the Team were preparing a response the walkers turned up safe and well.

Sunday, January 30, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Alert
A concerned local man contacted the Team at 21.30 when he noticed that the car of a solo walker, who had set off to climb Corrán Tuathail earlier in the day, was still in the Lisleibane car park (the walker had earlier stated that he planned to be back down to his car by 17.00 at the latest). As the Team prepared to mobilise the man turned up safe and well.

Saturday, January 15, 2011. Carrauntoohil, Alert
The Team were alerted after a relative became concerned about the wellbeing of a small party of walkers who were failing to respond to mobile phone calls, having set off to climb Corrán Tuathail in poor weather. As it was still very early in the day the Team decided to monitor the situation, and shortly afterwards the party returned to their car having abandoned the climb.

Friday, January 7, 2011. Killarney area, Assistance
The Team responded to a request from Gardai to provide transport assistance in dealing with minor traffic collisions in the County Bounds and Barraduff areas following the sudden onset of severe winter weather conditions.

2010

Wednesday, December 29, 2010. Coomasaharn, Alert
Gardai alerted the Team after a flare was sighted in the Coomasaharn area. As the incident was similar to a suspected hoax call on 24th March, and nobody was reported overdue, it was decided to refer the matter to Valentia Coast Guard.

Thursday, December 23, 2010. Sliabh Mish, Assistance
The Team were contacted after a local man became exhausted in sub-zero temperatures between Caherconree and Baurtregaum. The Team launched a response and also requested assistance from the Shannon Coast Guard helicopter. The man was subsequently airlifted to safety.

Sunday, December 5, 2010. Mangerton, Alert
The Team were contacted by Killarney Gardai following a report that two men were overdue from their climb of Mangerton. An advance party were mobilised and on arriving at the foot of the mountain the two men were observed descending safely.

Saturday, November 20, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Alert
Gardai were contacted by a hillwalker who offered his assistance to pinpoint a location on the ground after he witnessed the Irish Coast Guard helicopter deploying a smoke flare close to Corrán Tuathail. It was quickly established that the helicopter was on a training exercise in the area and the alert was stood down.

Monday, November 15, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Alert
A member of the public contacted the Team to report that a light was seen on Carrantuathail before dawn. The Team made some enquiries, and as no one was reported missing it was decided that no further action was required.

Sunday, October 24, 2010. Hags Glen, Rescue
The Team was contacted after a rock climber took a substantial fall from the Hag’s Tooth, sustaining a serious lower leg injury. The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard Helicopter was alerted, and arrived on-scene shortly before the first Team members, who then assisted the winchman with first aid and casualty packaging. The casualty was subsequently lowered a short distance to a suitable winching area prior to being airlifted to hospital in Tralee, where he later underwent surgery.

Sunday, October 10, 2010. Mangerton, Assistance
A call was received from Killarney Gardai after three walkers became disorientated on Mangerton in thick mist. Contact was made with the group and from the description given by them it was established that they were in the Horse’s Glen area. They were given instructions and a bearing that brought them safely back to their starting point, and the Team were stood down.

Sunday, October 10, 2010. Cummeengeera Pocket, Alert
The Team were placed on standby after a female walker broke her ankle on the ridge just below Eskatarriff. The Team were subsequently stood down after it was confirmed that the casualty had been successfully airlifted by the Shannon Coast Guard helicopter.

Sunday, October 3, 2010. Bridia Valley, Alert
Gardai contacted the Team at approximately 22.00 after concern was expressed about a solo German walker who had failed to arrive at a guesthouse in the Bridia valley following an intended walk from Lord Brandon’s Cottage via Corrán Tuathail. As the Team was conducting enquiries the man turned up at the guesthouse having abandoned his planned route due to a minor knee injury.

Friday, October 1, 2010. Torc, Rescue
The Team were alerted after a group of four people became stranded in heavy undergrowth on Torc Mountain in fading light. They used their mobile phone to provide the Team with a grid reference, and were subsequently located and walked from the mountain in darkness.

Thursday, September 30, 2010. Coomnadiha, Rescue
The Team were contacted after two female walkers became unsure of their descent from the trig point on Coomnadiha. In a joint operation with Castletownbere Coast Guard Team, the Team made their way to the pair and escorted them from the mountain.

Saturday, September 25, 2010. Mangerton, Alert
Killarney Gardai contacted the Team at 23.00 following a report from a member of the public that there was a light high on Mangerton. On investigation it transpired that the light in question was in fact the light on a new transmitting mast on Mullaghanish, and the alert was stood down. False alarm with good intent.

Saturday, September 25, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The Team were alerted in the early afternoon after a party came across a walker who was in a disorientated state following a fall in the second level area, during which he had sustained a head injury. Team members who happened to be in the vicinity made their way to the scene whilst the rest of the Team mobilised, and also alerted the Irish Coast Guard Helicopter. The person was subsequently treated and assisted at the scene by Team members and members of the party who had initially found him before being airlifted to hospital. The remainder of the Team (who had arrived at Árd na Locha) were then stood down.

Monday, September 13, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
Gardai contacted the Team following a report of a solo walker who was unsure of his descent route from the mountain after his map had blown away in high winds. He was contacted by mobile phone and given GPS co-ordinates for the Devil’s Ladder, while a small contingent of Team members made their way to the scene to ensure that the man made it down safely.

Sunday, September 5, 2010. Coomglaslaw, Rescue
The Team were alerted after a member of a walking party suffered a substantial fall from the back wall of Coomaglaslaw, sustaining back, head and chest injuries. Team members quickly made their way to the scene whilst the Irish Coast Guard Helicopter from Shannon was alerted. The man was subsequently treated for his injuries and lowered from the mountain in atrocious conditions before being winched into the Coast Guard Helicopter to complete the evacuation to hospital.

Friday, August 20, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Alert
Concern was expressed to the Team after a car had apparently been left overnight at a starting point for the mountain. It was subsequently established that the owner had finished late in the evening and had then returned early the following morning to repeat the same walk!

Monday, August 16, 2010. Hungry Hill, Rescue
KMRT and Castletownbere Coast Guard Rescue Team were both alerted after a father and son became disorientated and cragfast on steep ground on Hungry Hill. Castletownbere CGRT subsequently located the pair and were escorting them from the mountain when the Team arrived on scene.

Sunday, August 15, 2010. Brandon, Alert/Referral
The Team were contacted by Gardai following a report of a walker with a broken ankle on the Cosan na Naomh path on the western side of Brandon. The Team passed on details of the call to Dingle Coast Guard Rescue Team, who also initiated a response. KMRT were stood down after the walker was airlifted to hospital by the Shannon Coast Guard Rescue helicopter and the casualty’s partner was subsequently escorted from the mountain by Dingle CGRT.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010. Mount Eagle, Alert
Gardai contacted the Team following reports of flares being sighted in the Mount Eagle area. The Team contacted the Coast Guard Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre at Valentia, and established that they had also received reports of flares in the area, but at a much lower elevation. The alert was subsequently stood down.

Monday, August 2, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
At approx. 20.00 a family group of 5 contacted Gardai and reported themselves in difficulty and suffering from exhaustion high on the mountain. A contingent of Team members located the party, gave them high-energy food and drink and brought them safely down, arriving at the valley floor before midnight.

Saturday, July 31, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
A report was received that a walker was suffering from suspected cardiac chest pain above the Devil’s Ladder. He was located and treated by the Team before being stretcher-lowered down the Devil’s Ladder to a point from which he could be winched to the Shannon Coast Guard Helicopter, who completed the evacuation to Kerry General Hospital.

Friday, July 30, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
Gardai contacted the Team after they received a report of a female with a suspected fractured ankle on Corrán Tuathail. The Team made phone contact with the party, who had been descending through mist and were unsure of their position. During a brief clearance they were instructed to take a photograph of the view with a mobile phone and send it as an MMS message to the Team co-ordinator, and as a result of this it was established that they were in the Curraghmore area. The Team made their way to the scene, and also alerted the Shannon Coast Guard Helicopter. The helicopter crew were unable to winch directly from the casualty location due to mist, however the Team stretcher-lowered the casualty to a point below mist level, from where she was successfully winched into the helicopter and evacuated to hospital in Tralee. The Team escorted the remaining three party members from their exposed location to safer ground.

Monday, July 26, 2010. Peakeen, Rescue
The Team were contacted by Tralee Ambulance Control following a report of a walker who has sustained a fractured femur during a fall on Peakeen. The Team joined the Kenmare Fire Service at the scene and provided first aid and immobilisation for the casualty before he was airlifted to Kerry General Hospital by the Shannon Coast Guard Helicopter.

Thursday, July 1, 2010. Caherdaniel, Rescue
The Team were alerted following a report of a female walker who had sustained an ankle injury on the Eagles Hill (windy gap) section of the Kerry Way. The Team treated the injury before stretchering the casualty to the road and transferring her to an ambulance at Waterville.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010. Cnoc na Toinne, Rescue
A contingent of Team members came to the assistance of a walker who was experiencing difficulties descending the zig-zags after spending the night on Corrn Tuathail. The person was evacuated from Árd na Locha by Landrover.

Saturday, June 12, 2010. Brandon, Referral
The Team were notified after a competitor in an adventure race became unwell in the Faha Ridge area. Due to the relatively low elevation of the incident the call was referred to the Dingle Coast Guard Team, however the man subsequently recovered sufficiently to walk down to the road without outside assistance.

Saturday, May 29, 2010, Alert
Gardai contacted the Team following a report that a walker had become separated from his group. The person turned up safe and well prior to a full response being launched.

Monday, May 17, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
The Team were alerted at approximately 22.00 after two men became cragfast and benighted below the Beenkeeragh Ridge. A full callout was launched and the first Team members arrived on the scene shortly after midnight. One of the men, who was very cold and quite shaken, was given food and warm clothing before the pair were roped from the mountain, arriving down at approximately 04.00.

Sunday, May 16, 2010. Hags Glen, Rescue
Whilst on a training exercise in the Gap of Dunloe the Team was alerted that an elderly walker had sustained an ankle injury close to Árd na Locha, and was unable to walk any further. In an operation very similar to the one carried out on 4th March, a contingent of Team members was dispatched to the area and treated the injury before evacuating the man to the road head in the Team’s Landrover off-road ambulance.

Thursday, May 13, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
A solo walker contacted Gardai after he became unsure of his position in poor visiblility. The Team made phone contact with the man and from the description given it became apparent that the walker was in the Curraghmore area. He was subsequently directed towards Derrynafeanna, from where he was able to return to his car at the Hydro road.

Sunday, May 2, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Gardai alerted the Team after a group of walkers who had ascended the Devil’s Ladder were unable to descend by the same route. The group were contacted, and as there were other experienced walkers in the area they were advised to meet up with them and descend via the Cnoc na Toinne zig-zags. The Team maintained regular contact until it was established that the group were safely down to the valley floor.

Saturday, April 3, 2010. Strickeen, Rescue
The Team were alerted at 12.40 after a walker had sustained a lower leg injury on Stricin mountain. The injury was treated and the casualty was stretchered from the hill and handed over to an awaiting ambulance at approximately 15.00.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Glenbeigh, Alert
Gardai requested the assistance of the Team at 19.30 following several reports of a flare sighted in the mountains near Glenbeigh. The Team conducted a search of the area but found nothing unusual and the callout was stood down at 23.30.

Thursday, March 4, 2010. Hags Glen, Assistance
A report was received that a walker on Corrán Tuathail had suffered an ankle injury and was unable to continue. On making phone contact with the casualty it was established that he was at Árd na Locha. A small contingent of Team members made their way to the location and the casualty was evacuated from the Hag’s Glen by Landrover.

Sunday, January 10, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Alert
Killarney Gardai were contacted by a concerned relative at approximately 19.00 after a family member, who was attending an outdoor course, had failed to make contact as arranged. The Team contacted the course provider and established that all was well.

Saturday, January 9, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Rescue
Gardai contacted the Team after four climbers from two separate parties reported themselves in difficulty at the top of the Devil’s Ladder in icy conditions. Neither party had ice axes or crampons and had apparently walked past notices advising climbers of the essential nature of this equipment in the prevailing conditions. One of the climbers had luckily avoided injury on a long slide on the descent from the summit. The Team climbed to the location in darkness and roped the climbers to safety.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Kilcummin, Alert
Killarney Gardai requested that the Team come to the assistance of a motorist who’s vehicle had left the road in icy conditions. Prior to mobilisation of the Team word was received that assistance was no longer required.

Sunday, January 3, 2010. Carrauntoohil, Assistance
Late in the day three Team members came across several poorly equipped walkers who were in difficulty attempting to descend the top of the Devil’s Ladder in icy conditions. They were subsequently roped down to safer ground (note: this was one of a number of similar incidents dealt with by Team members over the holiday period).