‘He'll be with us the whole time’ – Irish sisters climb Kilimanjaro in father’s memory

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Two Irish sisters are preparing to climb Africa’s tallest mountain in honour of their father who died from cancer 20 years ago.

Two Irish sisters are preparing to climb Africa’s tallest mountain this Father’s Day in honour of their father who died from cancer 20 years ago.

Their father died from oesophageal cancer 20 years and the sisters have been planning a climb in his honour for several years.this morning that preparing for the climb has brought memories flooding back. “This whole experience, to be honest, has given us the opportunity to really sit down and relive a lot of memories with him and look through old photographs.

"There are various options, but the one we're going for is actually the longest available option,” she said.View this post on InstagramShe said the connection with her father makes the climb a poignant experience.

 

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