See links below for photos of the Irish teams in action over the four days of the European championships in Assen from the 17th to the 20th of September. Thanks to Pat Lee for sending on photos.
Click here to see photos from day 1 (2 pages of photos)
Click here to see photos from day 2
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Following yesterday’s success and last nights celebrations it was down to business again for the Irish squad today with the men’s 720kg and 640kg. The man introduced as the most legendary anchorman in the world ever, Mr Martin Kehoe made his international comeback to guide Ireland to an outstanding silver medal success at 720kg.
The Irish [...]
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The first day of the European closed championships began today with the men’s 680kilo competition. Nine team entered.
Ireland began well by overcoming the Germans in the first pull of the day. They followed that up with wins against Wales, England, Sweden, Netherlands, Italy & Belgium to qualify for the semi finals in second palce. In [...]
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48 teams entered the final open club competition of the championship, the 640kilo. Once again there was fierce competition for the last 16 with the top two team from the eight groups getting through. Boley & Bremore pulled well to top their groups. Lakehill were unfortunate to be drawn with five top teams in their group [...]
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The open club competitions got underway today at the European Tug of War Championships in Assen, the Netherlands. 44 teams competed in the men’s 680kg which was run in 5 groups with two teams from each going through to the last 16. Four Irish team competed, Boley, Lakehill and Gortletteragh pulled very well to top [...]
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Nine Irish clubs are making final preparations for next weeks European championships in Assen, Holland. The Irish clubs who are travelling are Bremore, Boley, Fairywater, Gortletteragh, Killylough, Lakehill, Slaneysiders, St. Pats and Munster team Glenhill.
This years men senior weights are 720kg, 680kg, 640kg and 600kg. Boley who are the reigning champions at 680kg will have [...]
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The GENSB Games youth tournament took place last weekend in Penhale, England. The Irish Development squad U18’s (Eire Og) made it to the last 16 knockout stages of the competition for the second year running. A very good achievement considering that they only had a panel of nine youths to pick from, after loosing five squad [...]
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