The climb was conducted as part of his preparation to scale Mount Everest for mental health awareness in the coming weeks. Former football star to climb Everest for mental health awarenessFormer Mayo inter-county footballer and father of three, Pádraig O’Hora, is set to trade MacHale Park for the world’s highest peak as he departs for Mount Everest on March 30. The expedition is a dedicated fundraising and awareness campaign for the Mayo Mental Health Association, aiming to prove that even the most daunting personal mountains can be climbed. The campaign seeks to demonstrate that resilience, adaptation and self-belief are the tools required to survive both the thin air of a vertical climb and the challenges of mental health. Funds raised throughout the journey will have a direct impact locally, helping support the Mayo Mental Health Association in providing local education and support services.

Source: Irish Independent February 25, 2026 17:18 UTC