Three climbers have been injured in a fall on the Comeragh Mountains in Co Waterford.
It is believed the two men and a woman, all thought to be in their 30s, fell from a height of between 30-50 metres.
Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A fourth climber notified emergency services at around 1pm.
Paramedics and the South-East Mountain Rescue Team attended the scene.
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