{"id":17356,"date":"2025-07-31T08:33:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercuryeng.com\/?p=17356"},"modified":"2025-09-17T09:56:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T09:56:59","slug":"mercurys-daniel-cooney-on-climbing-carrauntoohil-15-times-to-support-dog-rescue-charities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mercuryeng.com\/de\/2025\/07\/31\/mercurys-daniel-cooney-on-climbing-carrauntoohil-15-times-to-support-dog-rescue-charities\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercury\u2019s Daniel Cooney on climbing Carrauntoohil 15 times to support dog rescue charities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mercury\u2019s Daniel Cooney will be taking on a unique physical adventure challenge this August. Daniel will be climbing Carrauntoohil, Ireland\u2019s highest mountain 15 times in a row, without stopping, to match the height of Mount Everest (8,849 m). Daniel is completing this epic challenge to raise funds for rescue dogs in Ireland, he\u2019s amazing to raise \u20ac15,000. You can learn more about and support the challenge here<\/a><\/u>. <\/strong>Below, Daniel shares how he\u2019s been preparing for the challenge, and why he\u2019s passionate about this cause.<\/p>\n

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Raised in rural county Meath, Daniel recalls growing up \u201cwith a built-in adventurous spirit and curiosity for nature,\u201d appreciating \u201cthe beauty which could be found in Ireland\u2019s diverse landscapes.\u201d He joined Mercury\u2019s IT department in early 2020 and has always balanced his job dealing with software and computers, with a strong love for all things outdoors, spending weekends volunteering as a hike leader to bring like-minded individuals together and connect mountainside.<\/p>\n

Growing up in the countryside, Daniel has always had a soft spot for animals and dogs especially, with two of his own Cody and Cooper being major focus points in his life. It was through hiking in the last few years that he began to meet volunteers from dog rescue centres throughout Ireland. \u201cI think dogs are the most compassionate, loyal creatures and spending time with my own is one of my favourite things to do\u201d.<\/p>\n

He continues \u201cWhen I learned about the incredible work that rescue centres across Ireland are doing, I wanted to get involved myself. There are so many incredible dogs who need a home, and the volunteers do such amazing work, it\u2019s heartbreaking when you learn about how these amazing creatures can be mistreated.\u201d \u201cThe more dog shelters I got the chance to visit I was inspired to take action.\u201d<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t the first time Daniel has taken on an extreme challenge. Earlier this year, he climbed Carrauntoohil with a timber door tied to his back to raise funds for mental health. Last summer he successfully completed the Vandleur Lynams Challenge, climbing 275 of Ireland\u2019s mountains in 48 days, an experience which he describes as \u201cextremely tough.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m grateful to my team and the wider community at Mercury for all the support with every challenge I\u2019ve undertaken. I was able to avail of the fantastic career break programme last year to prepare for the Vandleur Lynams challenge which was brilliant.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Check out Daniel\u2019s Instagram <\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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