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Is your House Hiding Ireland’s Fittest Family?


by CLAIRE O’DONOGHUE A nationwide call has


gone out to find contest- ants for Ireland’s Fittest Family. The RTE show is now in its 6th


series and


has been hugely popular with viewers around the country. The search is on the for fittest, fastest and strongest families to par- ticipate in the competi- tion and see if they have the courage, determina- tion and communication skills to win the €15,000 cash prize and title Ireland’s Fittest


of Family


2018. Families will com- pete through the series in various physical challeng- es and are pitted against other teams until the win- ning team is left standing. Filming will take place from July to September. The


coaches this year


hail from four challenging sporting backgrounds;


Hurling,


ald; Athletics - Derval O’Rourke;


-Davy Fitzger- Camogie -


Anna Geary and, from the Rugby world - Don- nacha O’Callaghan. So, instead of shouting from the couch this year, why not


get the family in-


volved and see if you’ve got what it takes to swipe the title from last year’s winning family, The Beirnes from Leitrim. See whether or not your fam- ily has the ties to hold it all together and compete as one. Application forms can be found on the web- page www.rte.ie/ireal- ndsfittestfamily Rules are that contest-


ants must be over 14 in July 2018 and each team must consist of 4 immedi- ate family members, such as grandparents, siblings, parents, children, step children. Both genders must make up a team in any ratio.


Garryvoe Hotel and Castlemartyr Belles Win Prestigious Awards


by CLAIRE O’DONOGHUE On Sunday, 24 June, the


Wedding Journal Reader Awards 2018 took place with a Gala event in the Ballybridge Hotel Dublin. The Awards were


sented by UTV Presenter, Pamela Ballentine.


pre- Gar-


ryvoe Hotel was awarded the titles of Best Wedding Venue in Munster as well as Overall Venue of The Year. Speaking with The East


Cork Journal


Stephen Belton (Proprie- tor,


Garryvoe Hotel) and


Aidan Cotter (General Manager, Garryvoe Hotel) said they were delighted with the Award, especially as it was voted for by the public, which meant that couples have not only en- joyed their wedding expe- rience at Garryvoe Hotel but are happy to spread the word. “It doesn’t mean we


become complacent


though”, said Stephen, “you take the pat on the back and feel proud but then it’s on to the next wedding. Our locals are the backbone of business here,


they always have


been and will continue to be one of our most valua- ble assets.” Aidan contin- ued, “Our staff is equally important,


regardless of


their role at the hotel, and each are a vital cog in the overall heart and brain of the company.” Wedding styles, de- mands and ideas have changed as much in the last few years as they have in the last 50 years. The success of the Garryvoe Hotel as an ever-popular venue


ing couples, lies in how it has steered well


that. While they hold a large number of weddings each year


the “Wedding standard


raises, never slips. Castlemartyr’s own Belles


Bridal


Accessories & Gifts” was awarded the title of Wed- ding Accessory Provider of the Year. Proprietor, Ellen Martin, set up the business 4 years ago by a complete set of happenstance and opportunities


that came


for new, discern- clear


of the “the cookie cutter wedding”. Each event is unique and the staff, from hotel owner to glass collec- tors, know and appreciate


along. Her cosy shop is above the Village Florist on Castlemartyr’s Main Street. Speaking with The East Cork Journal, El- len said “It was like win- ning the Oscars! It was a fantastic moment for me, as a small, one woman business in East Cork to get this National recognition.” Echoing the sentiment of Stephen Belton at the Gar- ryvoe Hotel, Ellen con- tinued, “Word of mouth recommendation


in the wedding business is cru- Tel: 021 463 8000 • Email: info@eastcorkjournal.ie • Web: www.eastcorkjournal.ie eastcorkjournal @eastcorkjournal / #eastcorkjournal


cial. While advertising and a social media presence is important, a personal rec- ommendation bride


to another


from one is still


the ultimate accolade and source of business. I would do anything I possibly can to make a bride’s life less stressful, even at time if it’s outside the remit of my job description! I just love


my job and sourcing new merchandise is a real hob- by for me. I’m thrilled with the win but still can’t quite believe it.” Congratulations to


all


winners on the day, espe- cially our East Cork Win- ners Ellen Martin at Wed- ding Belles and Stephen and all at Garryvoe Hotel.


Congratulations to Cork Senior Sincere congratulations to the Cork senior team on their great victory against Clare in winning The Munster final- Well done.


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info@eastcorkjournal.ie Midleton Briefs


Midleton & District Lourdes Fund Donal and Ann Ahern together with Ann’s sister


Nuala and Breda Lynch would like to thank anyone who supported our recent coffee evening in aid of the above fund. Sum raised was €2,700.


Midleton & District Active


Retirement Monday 9th July - Indoor Bowling Midleton GAA Hall from 2:00 pm/ 4:00 pm beginners welcome, bowls available to use, if you can swing your arm you can play. Tuesday3rd July -


Cards “ 45 “ in Edmund Rice


Centre at 2:30 pm. Wednesday 4th July - Swimming in Midleton Park Hotel Leisure Centre from 11:30 am. Choir practice will start again in September in Ed- mund Rice Centre. Bookings now open for - Show at Booley House on the 7th July. A good night out. The Autumn Sunday Song Book at the Everyman The- atre, see Mary for details. There are still places to the big AR-I National Bowling Tournament in The Woods Hotel Castlebar


10th/14 September. We


have two teams entered, come Support your teams. Our monthly meeting are on the first Wednesday of every month in Midleton Park Hotel at 2:30 refresh- ments served, all welcome.


Midleton Baptist Church Sunday Service, 11am. “MY PLACE”, Midleton. All


Welcome. Contact Andy Compton 086/0861970. www.midletonevangelical.ie


Birthday Greetings Wishing happy birthday to Ellie Ahern, Robert


Walshe (Robert gave a tremendous service when he worked in 103FM for many years and he is now in Belfast holding a top position in radio), Catherine Cashman- Anne Moran, My granddaughter Sophie Woulfe and Ailbe Wolohan.


Wedding Anniversary Congratulations on their wedding anniversary to Sa-


rah and Vincent Coking.


Thursday, 5th


July 2018


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