The Kerry team reached their summit in Croke Park last July.
But now it’s Sam Maguire’s turn to scale the heights.
The coveted trophy will be carried proudly to the summit of the mythical Paps mountains in East Kerry on St Stephen’s Day
Sam to the Summit is a charity fundraiser in aid of the Kerry-Cork Cancer Link Bus and the Brian Lawlor Trust and the event is open to all.
Members of the public are invited to join Sam on this unique trek, shed some Christmas pounds and get their photograph on the way to the summit with the most famous trophy in Irish sport.
A number of All-Ireland winners, including Paul Murphy and Shane Ryan, will also be involved in a Poc Fada contest from the summit of the ancient mountain.
Those participating will gather at Glenflesk GAA Club at 9.30am on December 26 to embark on the 690m climb to the peak of the western Pap to survey the spectacular landscape.
Donations for the worthy causes can be made at https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/samtothesummit or on the day and proceeds will go to support family, friends and neighbours on tougher journeys than this climb.
The Kerry-Cork Health Link Bus travels daily on its vital journey to Cork, transporting people to and from hospital appointments in hope and care.
The Brian Lawlor Trust supports a keen under five 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 the St John’s Cancer Ward in Crumlin and Ronald McDonald House.
Watch out for further details about this fundraiser for these two worthy causes on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under Samtothesummit.
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