Injured hiker airlifted from Croagh Patrick by rescue team
The hiker was airlifted from the mountain at 18:35 and transferred to the care of the waiting emergency services, where they received treatment for their injuries.
Mayo Mountain Rescue Team were called by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) to assist a male hiker who had suffered a fall while descending Croagh Patrick on Saturday evening.
At 17:35, the alarm was raised, and Rescue 118 was also tasked to the incident. Additional support was provided by colleagues from the Irish Coast Guard Westport Unit.
The casualty was successfully airlifted from the mountain and transferred to the care of the waiting emergency services.
Mayo Mountain Rescue Team stood down at 19:30.