A TV clash of clans for Leesiders

When two Cork tribes go to war... who will come out on top? That is the question when episode three of hit series Ireland’s Fittest Family airs on RTÉ1 on Sunday at 8.30pm.

Of the four families taking part, two are from the Rebel County - the Collins clan and the Powers.

The Collins are mentored by Cork rugby great Donncha O’Callaghan, and face the Daly family of Carlow.

Meanwhile, the Powers, mentored by Ellen Keane, take on the McKennas from Donegal. The winners of each will take on the other in a bid to get through to the next round.

The heats take place in the historic Haulbowline Navy Base in Cork.

The Powers entered Ireland’s Fitness Test last year, but Áine, 20, who is studying finance at UCC, broke her ankle in a hockey game and they had to withdraw. Her dad Joe Power, 53, works in IT and accountancy, is a marathon runner, and also involved in his local GAA club Nemo Rangers.

Joe’s son Óran, 16, is in Transition Year, and has competed in National Athletics competitions for both his club and school. Another son, Cian, 17, plays minor hurling and is captain of his school and club, Nemo.

Of the Collins clan, mam Grainne, 41, is a hairdresser in Skibbereen. She goes to the gym and plays for the ‘Mothers and Others’ team for her local GAA club. Her son, Frankie, is into horse-riding, running, soccer and football, and had been waiting to turn 14 so he was old enough to apply for the show.

Grainne’s husband Noel, 41, is a builder who plays golf, football, and soccer, while son Jason, 18, is in 5th year and works part-time in a supermarket. He plays golf with a nine handicap - better than his dad!