2018 Sports Capital Programme Workshops
The ITOWA has received the following information about workshops to inform you about applying to the 2018 Sports Capital Programme: The workshops will be given by staff in the Sports Capital section and will cover common pitfalls, a page by page guide to the application form and a questions and answers session. Organisation must be registered…
ITOWA part of Dublin Sports Fest!
Saturday 15th September, The ITOWA were invited to be one of the sideline sports at the SARI SoccerFest. Cathy O’Toole, Jenny Barker and PJ Moore went along to the Phoenix Park to introduce the sport and to help promote it as part of the launch of European Week of Sport. We were invited back to…
Tug of War at the National Ploughing Championships!
On Thursday the 20th September tug of war made it to the ploughing!! An open 6-a-side catchweight competition was held there. The competition kicked off at 2pm. Castlegregory, Mighty Oaks, Killenaule, and a mixed club team competed. Thankfully, as the competition started the rain eased off so the spectators got to enjoy watching the pulling. …
Fixtures For Upcoming Indoor Season 2018/19
Open Competition: Date: 4th November 2018 Venue: Edgeworthstown, Co Longford – Hosted by The Leinster Board Weights: Mens 680kg (Open) & Mens 640kg(Open), 5-a-side (Open,weight to be decided) For more information please contact Cathy O’Toole or Fergal Manning National Indoor Championship 2018/19 Date: 18th November 2018 Venue: Newcastle West, Co Limerick – Hosted…
MCS Online and in Sport Webinar 2018 – 17/09/2018
The ITOWA received information from Sport Ireland on a free webinar which explores what safeguarding children in the digital world means for sport. This webinar is aimed at parents/carers, volunteers, NGB’s, clubs, coaches & child welfare officers. You will learn: The risks facing children in the digital world including bullying,…
British & Irish Outdoor Championships 2018
This year a large Irish squad headed to the British & Irish Championships in Bedford England with 40+ pullers travelling to the event. Overall it was a very successful championship for the Irish. Day One: Closed competitions Saturday kicked off with the 600kg men’s competition. Ireland had an A & B team in this weight. Ireland…
Indoor Sub-Committee Meeting
A meeting of the Indoor Sub-Committee will be held Sunday, the 2nd of September, at 12.00pm in the Tullamore Court Hotel. All Clubs looking to take part in this years Indoor National competitions should send 1 representative to attend. Fixtures and other competition related issues will be discussed and decided. Anyone with any questions can call Gerry Ferguson…