Pulling For Gold

Those of a certain age will fondly remember the annual battles on the rock that took place during the tug of war events during the summer months. While this event doesn't make much of an appearance as it use to in years gone by, one islander is continuing on the tradition by taking part in the sport on a much more frequent and serious manner these days than was ever done in the past.

Edward Mary Eddie Gallagher from Plughoge now takes part in the sport on a regular basis as a member of the Clonmany Tug of War Club. A formidable team, Clonmany B have recently been on winning form which has seen Edward take home no less than three winning medals from recent competitions. Most recently the team impressively won the national senior championship 600kg title taking victory over all the other teams they came up against.

February 2014 will see the World Indoor Tug of War Championship at which Edward and his team intend once again to put on another strong performance and bring home a few more medals at the same time. We would like to wish Edward and all the Clonmany team all the very best for the up-coming event and look forward to possibly celebrating a world champion on the island as he continues to keep an old island tradition alive.