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Woman rescued from Kerry mountain

The woman got lost while climbing yesterday afternoon
The woman got lost while climbing yesterday afternoon

Kerry Mountain Rescue has rescued a woman who had been stranded on Mangerton Mountain near Killarney overnight.

The woman got lost while climbing the mountain yesterday afternoon and raised the alarm.

She was located overnight on the east side of the mountain in an area known as "Horses Glen".

Rescuers were unable to reach the woman until first light this morning.

They said the woman was not injured and was in good form.

The woman is a regular walker on the mountains outside Killarney.