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Ireland finish up with 640kg bronze
Posted on September 18, 2010 by itowa
The championships came to an end today in Pretoria with the senior men 640kg competition. Ireland began well picking up six points against hosts, South Africa and the USA. They then faced a strong England team and lost two straight followed by another defeat to the strong Dutch team. The Irish then receovered and began [...]
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Bronze for Ireland at 700kg
Posted on September 17, 2010 by itowa
The World closed championships got underway this morning following a very impressive opening ceremony last night. The temperature was in the thirties once again today but a nice breeze provided for better pulling conditions although underfoot conditions were not ideal with the ground barely tracking. Ireland began poorly in the men’s 700kg competition loosing to Switzerland [...]
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Boley miss out on 640kg medal
Posted on September 16, 2010 by itowa
Irish teams Boley, Lakehill & Gortletteragh took part in the men’s 640kg competition on day two in Pretoria. The temperature was in the thirties once again as 23 teams battled for the medals. The competition was run in four groups. Gortletteragh pulled well but failed to qualify from their group. Unfortunately, Irish clubs, Boley and [...]
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Bronze for Lakehill in Africa
Posted on September 15, 2010 by itowa
The World outdoor championship got underway today in Pretoria, South Africa with the men’s 700kg in the morning. The hard ground and a temperature of 32 degrees celsius did not suit the Irish teams who nonetheless prerformed well in the conditions. 18 teams took part in the 700kg competition which was run in two groups. Lakehill [...]
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The healthy option
Posted on September 3, 2010 by itowa
Thanks to Emmet Malone who covered Tug of War combined with Rowing in his Irish Times health supplement on Tuesday. Click here to read the article.
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