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Two men airlifted after becoming lost on a mountain in Leitrim

Two men have been airlifted to hospital from mountains in Co Leitrim after getting lost.

The men, aged 18 and 21, had been camping north of Lough Allen on a mountain.

The pair got into difficulties and called for help.

Malin Head Coastguard co-ordinated a helicopter rescue and the men were taken to Sligo General Hospital for treatment.