The National League – 1st Round
Last Sunday seen the teams travel to Ballynonty, Co Tipperary where Killenaule Tug of War Club in conjunction with the ITOWA hosted the 1st round of The National League. Ballinastoe, Castlegregory, G&B, Mulchair, Mighty Oaks & Killenaule all competed on the day. The 680kg competition was first with all the teams fighting it out to…
Outdoor Fixtures for 2019
I.T.O.W.A. Participation Development 2019 Club Developmental Programme With so Few novice, Ladies, and Youth teams taking part in Tug of War, we need to help develop these clubs in a way that recruitment of new pullers and allow them compete where they can gain experience in a competitive environment. In 2018 we introduced a Participation…
Gold for Carndonagh in the 560kg All Ireland
Carndonagh hosted the 560kg, the last All Ireland of the indoor season, last Sunday in Clonmany. Co Donegal. 2 teams took part, Carndonagh & Rockies. They made the competition the best of 5 ends, with the hosting club, Carndonagh, going on to win Gold. The day’s competition then continued with the 2nd and final round…
Clonmany B Clean Up At 640KG National Championship
Last Sunday Rockies hosted the 640kg National Championship at Kingscourt, Co Cavan. The 640kg is always a close contest, and this was certainly the case with this years competition!! Mountain View, Rockies, Cuan Rithe, St. Pats, Clonmany B & Stapletons/Ballinastoe all competed on the day. At the end of the round robin, the top 4…
Cuan Rithe Claim 1st All Ireland Gold Of The Indoor Season
Cuan Rithe hosted the 1st of the National Indoor Championships on Sunday in Newcastle West, Co Limerick. First competition of the day was the 680kg National Championship with 4 teams taking part, Cuan Rithe, Rockies, Clonmany B & St Pats . At the end of the round robin, St Pats were in the top spot, Cuan…
Change Of Date & Venue For 640kg National Championship
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the date and venue of the 640kg National Championship has been changed. It will now be hosted by Rockies Tug of War Club. Details are as follows: Date: 9th December 2018 Venue: Kingscourt, Co. Cavan – Hosted by Rockies Weights: Mens 640kg National Championships & Mens 5-a-side open 380kg Judge &…
The Use Of Belts When Competing
With immediate effect, the Irish Tug of War Association will be implementing the rule, set by TWIF, about the use of belts while competing. The rule states (taken directly from the TWIF Rules Manual 2018): “A leather or woven belt may be worn by a puller to support his/her back during competition. No construction or…