An explorer living in Kerry has been honoured with a global award for his mountaineering and exploration efforts.
Pat Falvey, who’s originally from Cork but lives in Kerry, has received the Shackleton Global Award from the Atlantic Youth Trust, a charity working with young people across the island of Ireland.
Pat Falvey is a high-altitude mountaineer, expedition leader and polar explorer, and was involved as a sports performance coach with the Kerry senior men’s footballers in 2021 under Peter Keane.
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He was presented with the award by Prince Albert of Monaco.
In a post on Instagram, Pat Falvey said he was honoured and humbled to receive the award, and being recognised for his contributions to exploration and adventure is truly inspiring.
