Three people are rescued from the slopes of Carrauntoohil, County Kerry after falling 800 feet.

Denis O'Connell, Deirdre Kelly and Pat Long all from county Cork fell near Eagle's Nest and were airlifted to Tralee General Hospital with broken bones.

Denis O'Connell, who is now in recovery, spoke about how the accident happened and expresses his gratitude to all involved in their rescue and care.

The reporter is Richard Myers.

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