Two Irish men killed on French mountain
Two Irish men have been killed on Mont Blanc. They lost their lives in a fall on the mountain in France yesterday, and their identities haven't been released yet. The bodies of the men, aged 37 and 55, were found yesterday at around 4pm. The Department of Foreign Affairs says its providing consular assistance to their families. Cork Adventurer Pat Falvey who's climbed Mont Blanc many times says it's a serious mountain and the dangers shouldn't be underestimated: Click PLAY to hear audio
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