Laurita Blewitt

2024 - 9 - 17

From the Pitch to Parenthood: Joe Brolly Scores a Little Goal!

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Join us in celebrating Joe Brolly and Laurita Blewitt's joyful arrival of their baby girl, born in extraordinary circumstances!

It's a joyful time for former Derry GAA star and RTÉ pundit Joe Brolly, who, together with his podcaster wife Laurita Blewitt, has welcomed their first child—a beautiful baby girl! The couple, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2022, experienced a whirlwind of emotions as little one arrived via an emergency delivery over the weekend. Thankfully, both Laurita and the baby are doing well, and Joe has shared heartwarming insights into this life-changing experience, suggesting it felt, "as close to paradise as anyone can get."

Despite the intense moments leading up to the birth, the couple is now over the moon with their newest family member. On his weekly podcast, Joe opened up about the overwhelming joy of becoming a parent, revealing just how much this little girl has already transformed their lives. This massive shift in priority has brought them even closer together, showcasing the joys and challenges of parenthood.

But that's not all! Did you know Laurita Blewitt has a fascinating connection to history? She's a relative of none other than US President Joe Biden, adding an intriguing layer to their growing family. Joe Brolly, now a proud dad at the age of 55, expressed gratitude for his wife, whom he describes as a rock through this life-changing event. In fact, he humorously likened parenting to winter training sessions, where you leave the house with a full set of gear only to feel unprepared when the unexpected hits!

As they embark on this wonderful journey together, their story embodies the blend of love, resilience, and family bonds. The arrival of their baby girl marks not just a personal achievement for Joe and Laurita, but also a beautiful addition to a legacies that intertwine sports, media, and now, parenting.

Interesting Fact: Besides being a new dad, Joe Brolly is renowned for his contributions to sports commentary and analyzing Gaelic football matches, making him quite a celebrity in Irish sports circles! Also, while Joe is busy changing nappies, Laurita will undoubtedly be honing her podcasting skills to share all the ups and downs child-rearing brings!

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Joe Brolly and Laurita Blewitt welcome first baby together (EVOKE)

While mum and daughter are both thankfully doing well now, Joe revealed that their baby was born by 'emergency' delivery at the weekend. Laurita Blewitt Joe ...

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Joe Brolly and Laurita Blewitt welcome baby girl after 'scary ... (RSVP Live)

RTE pundit Joe married podcaster Laurita in an intimate wedding in 2022, and two years later they have welcomed a child together, with Joe comparing ...

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Joe Brolly announces arrival of baby with wife Laurita Blewitt and ... (Irish Mirror)

The barrister and his podcaster wife welcomed a baby girl into the world after an 'emergency' birth but both mother and daughter are doing well and Brolly has ...

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Derry All-Ireland winner Joe Brolly describes 'overwhelming' feeling ... (The Irish News)

On his weekly podcast, Mr Brolly revealed there was an "emergency" around the birth but wife Laurita Blewitt and baby are doing well.

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Joe Brolly hails arrival of baby with second wife as 'close to paradise ... (Belfast Live)

Mayo woman Laurita Blewitt is a relative of US president Joe Biden. Her and 55-year-old Brolly married two years ago.

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'As close to paradise as anyone can get' -- Joe Brolly and wife ... (Extra.ie)

Mr Brolly, 55, has been married to podcaster Blewitt, a relative of Joe Biden, since 2022, with the pair announcing the birth of their first daughter over the ...

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Joe Brolly (55) announces arrival of baby (Belfast Telegraph)

Former Derry GAA star and RTÉ pundit Joe Brolly has welcomed a baby with his wife, describing the event as “close to paradise”.

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Joe Brolly and Laurita Blewitt announce arrival of first child (Rollercoaster.ie)

While mum and daughter are both thankfully doing well now, Joe revealed that their baby was born by 'emergency' delivery at the weekend. Speaking on his Free ...

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