In the Meeja

I am still reeling from the success of the Wife Carrying in Finland, both as a competitor on the Irish Relay Team, but also as a publicity stunt for the business, we have been featured heavily in both the Irish and International Media this week and I am truely delighted with the coverage we have received.

Radio Interviews:

  • Gerry Ryan (2FM, Nationwide) Friday 3rd July 2009
  • Dave Mac (Red FM, Cork) Friday 3rd July 2009 & Monday 6th July 2009
  • Will Leahy (2FM, Nationwide) Friday 3rd July 2009
  • The Spin (Spin103.8, Dublin) Monday 6th July 2009
  • Neil Prenderville (96FM, Cork) Tuesday 7th July 2009
  • Colm & Jim Jim Breakfast Show (2FM, Nationwide) Thursday 9th July 2009

Radio Mentions:

  • The Right Hook, George Hook (Newstalk, Nationwide) Tuesday 7th July
  • Morning Ireland (Radio 1, Nationwide) Wednesday 8th July – listen to clip
  • Gerry Ryan (2FM, Nationwide) Wednesday 8th July

Press:

  • Evening Echo article Thursday July 2nd (With photo)
  • Evening Echo snippet Tuesday July 7th
  • Irish Examiner Wednesday 8th July (with photos)

TV:

  • Reuters (Worldwide) – watch clip
  • BBC (UK) – watch clip
  • ESPN Sports (USA) – watch clip
  • The Guardian (UK) – watch clip
  • 3 News (NZ) – watch clip
Ciara Crossan

Ciara is the Founder and CEO of WeddingDates and has a particular love for quirky & unusual weddings! Considered a wedding venue expert, lucky for her she has visited hundreds of stunning wedding venues all over Ireland and the UK.

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