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Wedded bliss at Ireland’s national wife-carrying championship - VIDEO

Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 07:24 AM
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A married couple from Co Kerry took home the prize of $1,400 for first place in the Paddy Power National Wife-Carrying championship.Anthony and Frances Greaney who wed nine years ago, were among the few married in the 18 couples race - as marriage is not a requirement to compete.

Anthony who was formerly a weightlifter and athlete, trained for months prior to the competition in an attempt to not repeat last year’s debacle.


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themurphia | Jul 27, 2011, 06:35 AM EDT
Well it makes a change from the women 'carrying' the men/the can/the baby I suppose...!

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