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20 Apr 2026

Prize pot of €5,000 as Davy Fitzgerald’s ‘Fittest Superstars’ coming to Longford

Longford Rugby Club to proudly host Midland’s Fittest Superstars in conjunction with Davy Fitzgerald, creator of Ireland’s Fittest Family, on Saturday, May 2

Prize pot of €5,000 as Davy Fitzgerald’s ‘Fittest Superstars’ coming to Longford

Davy Fitzgerald, with Iris McMertill, Michaela Marlowe, Scott and Lilly Conway Picture: Shelley Corcoran

Longford RFC are thrilled to announce that the hugely successful ‘Fittest Superstars’ event, run by Davy Fitzgerald and his team, is coming to Longford on Saturday, May 2, 2026. 

The event will raise funds for St Christopher’s Special School, and for Longford Rugby Club itself, which will benefit our members and the wider sporting community. 

The event will follow the much-loved format of Ireland’s Fittest Family, featuring many of the exciting obstacles from the hit show. 

For more information on the event and how to enter, see our website www.longfordrugby.com. Each team must raise €800 to enter. Members of our Longford’s Fittest Superstars committee are available to give tips on raising your team’s funds. 

The event promises to be a fun-filled day for everyone, with food, beverages and music throughout the day, as well as children’s activities. There will be Full Bar facilities and catering available all day long with a DJ to ensure constant entertainment. 

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We’re proud to support St Christopher’s Special School with funds raised from Longford’s Fittest Superstars, the school provides vital support and services to families across our community. 

How to Enter

Team of 4 Format: Each Team must consist of at least one male and one female. 

Entrants must be 16 or over. Cost of Entry per team: €800 - can be raised through sponsorship 

ENTER HERE & Register your team:  https://forms.office.com/e/T5ECsmVcCn Deadline for Entry: April 25

Prize pot of €5,000 to be won: 1st prize: €2,500, 2nd prize: €1,500, 3rd prize: €1,000

Email Enquiries to: fitness@lrfc.ie 

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