LIMERICK man Rob Mortell has become the youngest Irish person to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
The 26 year old, who works for KPMG and is a law and accounting graduate from the University of Limerick, summited on 25th May.
Rob said this after the expedition via his expedition Facebook page – Mortell - Everest Record Expedition 2016: "I am humbled and thrilled to be the youngest Irish person to stand on the top of the world. This achievement has been four years in the making. I did not do this alone. It was made possible by the help and support of my family, girlfriend, friends, colleagues and sponsors. I look forward to coming home to celebrate in the next few days."
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