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What better way to start your day than stealing another man’s wife from a neighbouring village and carrying her back to your gaff where she was, by law, now your property to do with as you please?
This was life back in eighteenth century Finland when men were men and women were, err, stolen. Sadly the P.C. brigade have put their foot down and stamped out this once noble practice but here at Paddy Power we’re on a mission to bring it back
Oh yes, we’re now the proud sponsors of the 2009 Paddy Power Wife Carrying Championship. It all takes place on saturday 25th July as part of the Sneem Family Festival at Sneem, Co. Kerry.
This is the second year that Ireland has participated in this increasingly popular and prestigious international event and the winning couple will represent Ireland at the World Championships in 2010.
The wife carrying course is strictly regulated – 253.5 Metres long, 2 dry obstacles and 1 water obstacle. The wife to be carried may be your own, your neighbours, or found further a field. In fact, couples need not be married at all. The wife must however be over 18 years and weigh a minimum of 49 kilos. If she weighs less, she will be handicapped with a loaded rucksack to reach the minimum weight.
The winner is the couple which reaches the finish line in the fastest time. The only equipment that can be worn is a belt by the carrier. The contestants run the race two at a time, so each heat is a contest in itself.
Betting to follow soon.
July 5th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
if i am going to enter my wife, all the men better get on the steroids now.she is one big girl ,built for heavy striking.
July 5th, 2009 at 11:26 pm
have to laugh at the odds of michael owen @16/1 to be top scorer in the premiership. i wouldn’t waste a pound even at 1,000,000/1. what a pathetic signing for a club who have just won the league. i never even rated him at his supposed peak as he could play a whole 90 min and not even touch the ball,not really what i would call a good player.unlike the priceless torres.
July 21st, 2009 at 3:11 pm
An appropriate response to a blog about wife carrying, well done lfc lad.