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Well, we are not sure where Sam Maguire will spend Christmas Day, but on St Stephen’s Day – December 26, the premier All-Ireland trophy will be carried proudly to the summit of the mythical Paps mountains in East Kerry.

Surveying The Kingdom at its feet, ‘Sam to the Summit’ is a charity fundraiser in aid of the Kerry-Cork Cancer Link Bus and the Brian Lawlor Trust, and is open to all.

Join Sam on this unique trek, shed some Christmas pounds and get your photo on the way to the summit, with the most famous trophy in Irish sport.

Then, why not join some of the All-Ireland winners in trying a Puc Fada from the summit of the ancient mountain?

Gather at Glenflesk GAA Club at 9.30am on December 26 and then on to the 690m peak of the western Pap to survey the spectacular landscape at your feet and Sam Maguire in your hand.

Donations for the worthy causes to can be made to www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/samtothesummit or on the day which will go to support family, friends and neighbours on tougher journeys than the climb.

The Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus travels daily on its vital journey to Cork, carrying people in hope and care. Also supporting the Brian Lawlor Trust which backs Brian, a keen U5 footballer with the Rathmore Club, and his family. Brian will be attending Crumlin Children’s Hospital as he battles through his illness. Funds raised will also help support the fantastic work of those in St John’s Cancer Ward and Ronald McDonald House.

So, tog off, dig deep and get your boots ready – Sam is waiting!

Watch out for further details about this fundraiser for these two worthy causes on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under 'Sam to the Summit'.