Search resumes for hiker missing on Mayo mountain

An extensive search has resumed this morning on Mwellrea Mountain for a hiker missing since Monday.

A man in his 30s did not return after climbing to the summit of the mountain, located between Killary Harbour and the Doolough Valley near Louisburgh.

It is reported that a selfie of him on the peak was send via social media on Monday - but there has been no communications from him since then.

The photograph showed him to be well equipped for mountain climbing conditions and it is hoped his experience will stand to him.

The man is understood to be originally from the Mayo area.

Search efforts were hampered yesterday by heavy cloud cover and misty conditions.

Mayo Mountain Rescue, the Irish Coast Guard, Gardai, Civil Defence and local volunteers are all involved in the search.