Kilkenny family crowned 'Ireland's Fittest Family'

The Cummins family from Kilkenny have clinched the title of 'Ireland's Fittest Family'.

The local family had to fight off stiff opposition from the Ferns, O'Connell and Magner families. 

Paul, Zac, Bryce and Hallie each took on the gruelling challenges throughout the RTE series, which for a period it's airing seemed in doubt.

The programme, which began its run in January, was originally scheduled to be aired in November but was postponed following the death of a contestant last October.

Cillian Flaherty, 15, filmed the show with his family over the summer and was remembered by his school Blakestown Community School in Blanchardstown as a popular student who will be ‘hugely missed’.

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But after much doubt as to whether the programme would be aired or not, RTE gave the show the green light on Monday with a tribute to the deceased participant believed to be included.

Speaking about RTE and the family’s involvement, Cillian’s brother Kian said, “Fair play to them all (RTE) for pulling the plug on it, they respect us. They all came out to us in the last couple of days

“It could come out next week or in six months and we are still going to watch it the same way, we are going to be heartbroken,” he said.

“We are all devastated and heartbroken to hear this unbelievably sad news, me and my family’s thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, may he rest in peace,” Paul Cummins posted to social media following the news.