It's been taking place for the last 27 years.
A charity Christmas walk in Laois has reached its €1 million fundraising milestone.
The Clonaslee Sliabh Bloom sponsored walk has been taking place every St. Stephen's Day for the last 27 years - raising vital funds for Laois Hospice.
Almost 900 people gathered yesterday, raising over €30,000 euro, and helping to hit the overall €1 million mark.
Co-ordinator, Sheila Bourke, says they can't quite believe it:
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