An experienced mountain rescuer fell to his death during a team training event in Snowdonia.
Kevin Hallahan was on the Crib Goch route in north Wales on Saturday morning with members of Dublin and Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team (DWMRT) when he slipped and fell.
Mr Hallahan had been a member of the team since 2011 and was described as a selfless ‘hero’ who risked his life to save others.
Experienced mountain rescuer Kevin Hallahan died on the Crib Goch route in north Wales
In a statement on its Facebook page DWMRT said members were ‘deeply shocked following the tragic loss of our dear friend and teammate’.
The post went on to say that Mr Hallahan was a ‘valued and highly motivated team member’.
It said: ‘He was a skilled and experienced mountaineer who selflessly applied his knowledge to help those in need.
‘Kevin could be relied upon to complete any task efficiently and safely, always looking out for his teammates.
Mr Hallahan had been a member of the team since 2011
‘He was a man who cared for those around him, supporting and mentoring, with a kind word and his friendly smile.’
Crib Goch ridge is a treacherous part of Mount Snowdon where a number of people have fallen to their deaths or had to be rescued in recent years.
The DWMRT added: ‘We offer our deepest sympathies at this tragic time to Kevin’s family, his parents Marie and Anthony, his sister Pamela, and brother Tony, and to his many friends.
‘Our thoughts, in particular, are with Kevin’s wife and daughters, to whom he was devoted.
‘DWMRT will do all we can to support Kevin’s family in the difficult weeks and months ahead.
‘He was a wonderful person who will be sorely missed by all who were privileged to know him.’
DWMRT also thanked Llanberis, Aberglaslyn and Ogwen Valley mountain rescue teams, Caernarfon Coast Guard helicopter, and North Wales Police for their help during the incident.
Crib Goch ridge, pictured, is a treacherous part of Mount Snowdon where a number of people have fallen to their deaths or had to be rescued in recent years