12‑Year‑Old Shannon Girl Attempting One Of Ireland’s Toughest Mountain Challenges

Most 12-year-olds spend their weekends playing sport, meeting friends or relaxing, but one young Shannon girl is preparing to take on one of Ireland's toughest mountain challenges.  Kaya Wisniewska is attempting the demanding 32-kilometre Galtee Mountains ridge traverse, which includes a staggering 1,700 metres of climbing.   If successful, she will become the youngest girl ever to complete the full route, beating the current record held by a 16-year-old.  It's a challenge that's been a year in the making, with Kaya and her father, Wojtek, covering hundreds of kilometres in training across Clare and beyond, supported by medical and sports science experts along the way.  Joining Alan Morrissey were Kaya and her dad, Wojtek, to tell him about the challenge, the preparation and what they hope to achieve this weekend. Photo (c) Clare FM