WATCH: Paul Mescals first TV appearance saw him accidentally eat 15 sausages! The president is understood to have sent the pundit and his new bride a good luck message following Saturday's wedding. Later, in 2021, President Biden recorded a special message for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice upon its opening. All their close friends in the GAA and showbiz world are going. Laurita Blewitt is a well-known broadcaster, and from 2006 to 2007, she served as a sports reporter for The Mayo News. Joe Brolly (born 25 June 1969 Dungiven, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland) [1] is a Gaelic football analyst, former player and barrister who played at senior level for the Derry county team . Brolly tied the knot with Biden's distant cousin Laurita Blewitt last August. Former Kerry footballer Toms S, former Meath footballer Bernard Flynn and former Dublin manager Pat Gilroy also attended the nuptials. Both Blewitt and Brolly enjoy a close relationship with Blewitt's cousin US President Joe Biden, mainly stemming from their work for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation - Brolly is an ambassador for the organization, Blewitt is a donor relations manager, and Biden was on hand for the hospice's groundbreaking as a private citizen back in 2017, about a year after he made an official visit as Vice President to Ireland. The newlyweds then decided to jet off to Portugal for their honeymoon - but Laurita revealed that they almost didnt make it there due to a mistake on her new husbands part. Fri, 26 Aug, 2022 - 11:10. You never know where the conversation is going to go, but we love it, we have great fun recording it and I think our listeners get that. 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We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Laurita Blewitt has lifted the lid on her wedding day to Joe Brolly, describing it as a proper party. For all the latest sport news, visit the Belfast Live Sport homepage here. The GAA pundit has been in touch with Biden and his family after his successful Presidential election bid, Want the latest political news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox? Laurita Blewitt and Joe Brolly. GAA legend and pundit Joe Brolly has married Laurita Blewitt in an intimate ceremony. People have a lot of stressful jobs, I work in fundraising for Mayo Roscommon Hospice as well so its lovely to incorporate both things in my life and call them work.. After many years together, the. 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Highly recommended, and the back wall was built by the anscestors of @POTUS! Sign up to our FREE newsletter. "Basically I said congratulations. "I said 'are you married' and he said 'well I'm not actually married, I'm in an open relationship'. Thats the beauty of going from Knock Airport, we were able to run home and get them! (Image: Peter Morrison via Tommy, Hector & Laurita Podcast). [2] [3] [4] She is an experienced fundraiser for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation. Joe Brolly's new wife Laurita Blewitt has revealed how the couple were propositioned by a swinger while on their honeymoon. . The 38-year-old presenter married Joe Brolly this weekend, in what the Independent.ie said was an intimate ceremony surround by their family and friends at the very trendy Ice House Hotel in Co. Mayo. [5][6][7], Blewitt previously served as sports reporter for The Mayo News from 2006 to 2007, producer on i102-104FM's The Tommy and Hector Show and Breakfast with Bernard & Keith from 2007 to 2011,[8] parliamentary assistant to Fine Gael TD John O'Mahony from 2010 to 2011[9] and traffic manager for MidWest Radio from 2012 to 2015. St. Patricks Day celebrations in Washington, DC, he made an official visit as Vice President to Ireland, a special message for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice upon its opening, How you can learn Gaelic literature and culture online with a top Irish university, Katie Taylor homecoming match confirmed for Dublin in May, Ireland to provide 2 million to Turkey and Syria after devastating earthquake. She told us: I played Gaelic football all my life but havent played properly since 2014 due to injury, so to get the opportunity to go back is brilliant. Laurita looked stunning in a white gown with lace sleeves and delicate hairband, while Joe was dapper in a black three-piece suit with orange tie. Laurita Blewitt and Joe Brolly received a belated wedding gift from the bride's cousin - Joe Biden. Lauritas hilarious podcast with the two comedians is the most successful in Ireland with over 10 million downloads across the globe. It's believed over 100 guests attended the bash at a hotel in County Mayo including Lauita's best. 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[5] [6] [7] Derry All-Ireland winning hero and TV pundit Brolly married podcast presenter Laurita Blewitt in an intimate ceremony at the Ice House Hotel in Ballina last month. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. This week, Laurita teamed up with Sports Direct for their Gaelic4Mothers&Others programme, which is an innovative way to introduce mothers and other women to Ladies Gaelic Football in a fun, non-competitive and social environment. pic.twitter.com/DKZscNaJ5g. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Little is known about Michael Schumacher's current health, which remains a closely guarded secret since his horror skiing accident in 2013. However a number of close friends have shared updates, including Irish man Eddie Jordan. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Its very organic and natural; we havent been forced together and we just talk about random stuff. GAA analyst Joe Brolly is set to become part of the Biden family this week, as he prepares to marry Joe Biden's cousin, Laurita Blewitt. As fans of the show will know, Tommy, Hector and Laurita are absolutely hilarious together and the podcaster feels lucky that she has such a laugh while at work. Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. About 100 guests were in attendance for Saturday's wedding, including Tommy Tiernan and Hector O'hEeochagain, Blewitt's co-hosts on the "Tommy, Hector & Laurita Podcast," one of Ireland's most popular podcasts. US President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 7, 2020, after being declared the winner of the US presidential election. The paper add that the pair exchanged vows surrounded by family and friends on the banks of the river Moy, while overlooking views across the river and out to the Wild Atlantic Way. Biden is expected to send another special message to Brolly and Blewitt for their upcoming wedding. Claire Cronin @USAmbIreland, Twitter US Ambassador to Ireland Claire Cronin. GAA pundit Joe Brolly tied the knot with his long-term partner Laurita Blewitt this weekend. The outspoken pundit hasn't appeared on the RTE Sunday Game programme since the 2019 All Ireland final, much to the disappointment of viewers. Derry nativeBrolly, a barrister by trade but also an All-Ireland winning football player turned GAA commentator, and Blewitt, who features on the hugely popular "Tommy, Hector & Laurita" podcast, got engaged last year. Opting for a small intimate ceremony with only 100 guests. This year,Blewitt and Brolly met up with Biden in Washington, DC for the St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Following the ceremony, the couple attended a function at Ballina's Knockmore GAC. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Joe and Laurita, who is the cousin of US President Joe Biden, exchanged vows surrounded by family and friends on the banks of the River Moy with a view of the Wild Atlantic Way. So great to meet the Blewitts, @lauritablewitt Joe and Brenda! 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Joe Brolly met US president Joe Biden in the White House during the St. Patrick's weekend festivities - and the pair have a friendship dating back five years. The couple got engaged last year after dating for several years. All their close friends in the GAA and showbiz world are going. 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