Tributes are being paid today to a popular local man who died at the weekend.
Paddy Looney was well-known in Carlow, Kilkenny and across the region for his role with South Eastern Mountain Rescue association and various other organisations.
He died suddenly on Sunday.
His mountaineering colleagues have expressed their deep sadness at his death.
Liam McCabe of South East Mountain rescue told Sue Nunn this morning he was greatly respected all over the country.