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The Six Nations trophies climbed the highest mountain in Ireland today

The best of the pictures from the ‘Caps to the Summit’ event.

WELL, STRICTLY SPEAKING the trophies were brought up Carrauntouhill, and all for a very good cause.

After Sam Maguire made the trip last year, the Alan Kerins Project completed the “Caps to the Summit” today, as several Irish legends helped raise over €100,000 for charity, supporting the work of Gorta-Self Help Africa.

More than 20 former Irish Internationals were part of the climb, one of whom was Mick Galway, stepping into this puddle like it was a ruck filled with Leinstermen.

Mick Galwey Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Shane Byrne was another of the Irish Internationals who brought their first caps to the top of Ireland’s biggest mountain.

Shane Byrne Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

More than 100 people in total took part in the climb from Keel village in Kerry to the highest point in the country.

Walkers make their way up Carrantouhill Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Denis Hickie was another former Irish star to make the trip.

Denis Hickie Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

As did Donal Lenihan (centre) and Tony Ward (right).

Donal Lenihan and Tony Ward Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

And it wasn’t just rugby stars. Seán Óg Ó hAilpín was one of several other sports stars to make the hike.

Sean Og O'hAilpin Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

As was Sonia O’Sullivan, walking alongside former Irish international Eric Elwood.

Eric Elwood and Sonia O'Sullivan Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

The Women’s Six Nations trophy was brought up the mountain, and it was joined by former internationals Fiona Coghlan and Fiona Steed. Here they are pictured with the charity’s founder, and former Galway hurler Alan Kerins.

Alan Kerins, Fiona Coghlan and Fiona Steed Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

You’d get a decent tag rugby team out of this bunch.

The group before their ascent up Carrantouhill Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

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