Elderly Thurles pair scale Torc mountain in Kerry

Chrissie O'Meara and Josie Maher of Thurles recently climbed Torc Mountain, Co Kerry.placeholder image
Chrissie O'Meara and Josie Maher of Thurles recently climbed Torc Mountain, Co Kerry.

Two elderly Thurles natives achieved a huge feat last October, when they climbed Torc Mountain in County Kerry as part of the Autumn Charity Challenge in aid of Suirhaven Cancer support and other charities.

Chrissie O'Meara (86) is from Bohernamona Road, Thurles and Josie Maher (80) is from Kilrush, Thurles both completed the climb as part of the Autumn Charity Challenge, and the pair are already in training to participate in this year's Kerry Charity Challenge.

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