British & Irish Tug Of War Championships Set For Armagh On 25th & 26th July
Friday 25th & Saturday 26th July 2025
Event: The British and Irish Tug of War Championships
Date: Friday 25th and Saturday 26th July 2025
Times: from 9.30am each morning
Location: St. Luke’s Hospital Grounds, Armagh
Price: This even is FREE to attend - all welcome!
The British and Irish Tug of War Championships will be hosted by Richhill Tug Of War Club in Armagh this July
In a first for Armagh, Richhill Tug of War Club is proud to announce that it will host the 2025 British & Irish Outdoor Tug of War Championships on Friday 25th July and Saturday 26th July, at St Luke’s Hospital Grounds, Armagh. This prestigious event, held in conjunction with NITOWA (Northern Ireland Tug Of War Association), promises to be a thrilling celebration of strength, strategy, and sportsmanship – with special significance as Richhill commemorates its 50th anniversary.
A Historic Occasion in the Heart of Armagh
This year’s championships mark an important milestone for Richhill Tug of War Club, which has been “on the pull” for five decades. Founded in Richhill in 1975, the club has become one of Northern Ireland’s most respected teams, enjoying success at World, UK, and British & Irish levels - in both indoor and outdoor competition.
The selection of Armagh as the host city not only celebrates this legacy but also provides a fitting backdrop, with many of Richhill’s training roots tracing back to locations near the event venue, including the historic Palace Grounds.
“We look forward to welcoming teams and spectators from across the UK and Ireland to Armagh for what promises to be a spectacular and memorable British & Irish Tug of War Championships. Let the pull begin!”
Two Days of Elite Competition
⭐⭐ Members of the public are more than welcome to come along to St Luke’s Grounds to see the spectacle and support the competitors on Friday & Saturday from 9.30am! ⭐⭐
Friday 25th July - St Luke’s Hospital Grounds
Competition officially begins on Friday 25th July, starting with a grand Opening Ceremony at 9.00am with first pull around 9.30am. The day’s events include a full slate of closed weight categories:
Senior Men 600kg & 680kg
Senior Women 520kg & 560kg
Junior Men 560kg
Junior Ladies 520kg
Junior Mixed 540kg
Senior Mixed 580kg
Saturday 26th July - St Luke’s Hospital Grounds
On Saturday 26th July, the Open Championships will take centre stage, with early morning weight stamping at 8.00am followed by a full schedule of competition starting at 9.30am. Categories include:
Senior Men: 600kg, 640kg, 680kg, 560kg
Senior Women: 500kg, 520kg, 540kg, 560kg
Junior Men 560kg
Junior Ladies 520kg
Junior Mixed 540kg
Senior Mixed 580kg
Try It Out Yourself - Local Tug Of War Clubs
Richhill Tug Of War Club (Richhill)
Leo’s Boys (and Girls) TOW (Benburb)
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