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Politicians take part in charity hike

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Sunday June 21 2009

A number of our politicians are scaling the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Offaly today.

The cross-party event is aimed at raising money for the Irish Heart Foundation.

Cardiovascular disease is biggest cause of death in Ireland, claiming 10,000 lives every year.

It is the second year in a row that the Oireachtas Hill Walk has taken place.

Those taking part include TDs Liz McManus, Chris Andrews, Jimmy Deenihan and Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin and Senators Ivana Bacik, Nicky McFadden and Fidelma Healy Eames.

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