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A popular school teacher and semi-professional footballer died after climbing a mountain alone, an inquest has heard. Atherton Town centre back Kieran Halliwell, 35, was discovered unresponsive on a ‘steep section’ of Mweelrea, in Co Mayo, Ireland, on August 18 2021.
During a documentary inquest at Bolton Coroners Court, senior coroner Timothy Brennand read a number of statements in the hearing, including one from Kieran’s father Robert Halliwell. Mr Halliwell described Kieran as his “best friend” and told the court that he was “very experienced” in climbing mountains.
In August, Kieran joined a family holiday in Ireland but decided to stay in the country when everyone else went home, so that he could climb Mweelrea and then meet up with some friends from university. A friend named Daniel Sammon was the last person to see Kieran alive, the inquest heard.
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In a statement, Mr Sammon said that he advised Kieran that climbing the mountain alone would be “dangerous” for someone who had never done it before. Mr Sammon saw Kieran again just before he climbed Mweelrea and said he was “in good form” as he left. When Kieran set off, the mountain was clearly visible but cloud was covering the top half, Mr Sammon noted.
On August 16, Kieran sent a WhatsApp message to his mum Mary Halliwell, telling her that he reached the top, alongside a photograph.
“We texted him back saying that it looked misty behind him,” Mr Halliwell said. “We didn’t receive a reply.”
After more time passed and they arrived home in Manchester, a worried Mr and Mrs Halliwell reported Kieran as missing to the Garda (Irish police). They also travelled back to Ireland and arrived at
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