Rescue teams saved nine separate climbers from danger on Carrauntoohil on Tuesday.
People are being urged not to climb without proper equipment or experience after the flurry of distress calls.
As Ireland battles icy conditions, many climbers found themselves in difficulty on Ireland's tallest peak – with groups of superhero volunteers saving the day for some.
Kerry Mountain Rescue Team said it had to assist a male stuck in icy conditions on the Devil's Ladder at around 1pm yesterday.
But as they swooped in to save him, a further three climbers got into difficulty in the same location.
Astonishingly, another two groups were later lowered from the same place – meaning a whopping nine people have dedicated volunteers to thank for their safety.
In a statement, the rescue heroes said: "The team would like to remind people that current conditions in the reeks are very serious and any route, including traditional walking routes, should only be attempted by those with prior winter mountaineering experience and the appropriate winter climbing equipment including axes and crampons.
"Amid the pandemic, climbers are being urged to consider how stretched emergency services already are if they're planning to make the ascent.
"If a walker is seriously injured or not physically able to get themselves down, volunteers will attend with the minimum number of team members necessary.
"Because of this, the evacuation will be less straightforward and the overall time to transport you to medical attention will be much longer," the statement said.
"Helicopter support will only be requested if a time critical injury is sustained, but this is not a guarantee of availability as helicopter operations in the mountains are complex and limited by weather, light conditions etc.
"Kerry Mountain Rescue are asking all hill-goers to be considerate of the resources of the Emergency Services at this time by avoiding high mountain terrain such as the McGillycuddy Reeks, sticking to lowland paths and walkways while strictly observing social distancing principles and the 5km travel restrictions recently re-imposed by the Government.
"Given the current wintry conditions on the hills in Kerry, and recent observations by team members of extremely ill-equipped parties, we would also like to remind people who are considering venturing into the hills at this time to ensure they are properly equipped (including ice axe and crampons), have sufficient winter mountaineering experience and are complying with Government guidance on travel restrictions."
