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Friday 24 May 2013

Ballinastoe Tug of War Club host the Leinster Championships: Shiela Evans with her cheerleaders (L-R) Aedeen Linnane, Kate Masterson, Joy Burke, Mary Carstairs, Ann Vickers, Liz Murphy

Tug of War battles back 

THE TUG of War season started back last Sunday when local team Ballinastoe hosted the first round of the Leinster Championships in Kilmacanogue at the home of Glencormac United's soccer pitch on the Quill Road. There were a number of teams from Cavan to Offaly to Wexford competing on the day, and it gave the crowd an opportunity to see a show of strength and willpower from Ireland's top teams. Tug of War had been absent from this part of the county for many years until Ballinastoe reformed their club after a break of over 30 years. It used to be a common feature and a highlight of the local Sports day and it is great to see it coming back locally and the interest it is once again generating.

 

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