Remains of a Cork woman who died while trekking in Africa are being flown home today
Majella Duffy died suddenly while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation
The 35 year old from Rathcormac became unwell at an altitude of 4,000 and died from unknown causes while being treated by a doctor at the scene.
According to a report in the Evening Echo her body will repose at her home on Firday at 3 followed by prayers at 8 with her burial taking place on Saturday.
Speaking to RedFM News Fianna Fail Councillor and friend Deirdre O'Brien says it's a shocking disbelief.
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