Country Club Tug Of War

11/02/2026

11/02/2026

Day 2 of the competition seen us again pull very well against stiff opposition, whilst giving some new pullers their debut at this level.
We reached the final of 3 open weight classes only to be denied at the final hurdle. All in all a fantastic weekend of competition with great results.
680 kg closed 🥇
600 kg Closed 🥇
680 kg Open 🥈
640 Kg Open. 🥈
600 kg Open 🥈

Also congratulations to Jenny on winning a gold medal in the ladies 405kg competition with Carndonagh Ladies TOW. 💪🏻

A special mention to all mentors and helpers along the way to achieve these results, especially Mark and Sarah, William and Vernon who travelled with us.🤩👏

Also a massive Thank you to all our pullers, team coach and attendants for their hard work and dedication throughout the year!💪🏻👏

11/02/2026

Next up was the 680kg competition. We made several changes to the team and powered our way to the semi finals once again where we met England A.
After a well controlled 2-0 win we moved to the final against our neighbours Ireland A. Again we showed control and power throughout the team and eventually gained the edge winning in just under 3 mins in the first pull and 3.06 in the second! 🏆🥇

11/02/2026

Last Saturday seen us compete for N.I in the British and Irish Championships in the national athletics stadium Bedford London.

Entering both 600kg and 680kg our squad consisted of pullers from Country Club and Ballyhegan. First up was the 600kg closed competition.

There were 5 teams consisting of Ireland, Scotland, England and N.I. We battled to top the group without losing a pull and proceed to the semi final which was a great achievement by the pullers.

The Semi finals seen us paired with Ireland A and with a straight two end victory we moved to the final to pull Ireland B. Excellent pulling throughout the team seen us claim victory as British and Irish 600kg champions! 🏆 🥇

11/02/2025

🏆Day 2🏆

🥇Open 680kgs
The open club championships saw us join Ballyhegan for the 680 competition and after topping the group we proceeded to the semifinal to meet Carndonagh. After winning in 2 straight ends we then met Sheen farmers from England who defeated Aryshire from Scotland in the second semi final.

The Final saw some great pulling from both side with Ballyhegan winning gold.🥇

🥇Open 600kg
Next up was the 600 kg Club competition. With Country Club proving some strong pulling to top the group stages in straight pulls to again set up a final with Sheen farmers but this time the Fermanagh team came out on top to finish of a great weekend of pulling with the 600 gold medal 🥇

Thank to the referees,attendants and officials for the well run competition!!🤗

A special word of congratulations to new pullers Timothy Keys and Andrew Neville and to Ben Truesdale on winning their first gold B&I medals for the club an excellent performance!💪🏻👏

A special word of thanks goes to Mark and Sarah Nesbitt for their support and help throughout the year. 👏

Also a massive Thank you to all our pullers, team coach and attendants for there hard work and dedication throughout the year!👏🍻

11/02/2025

🏆The British and Irish championships 2025 - Newport🏆

A great weekend of tug war saw our club members bring home a medal for every weight that was pulled.

🥈 Closed 600kg
First up was the closed 600kg competition featuring England A&B,Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland represented by Country Club finished runners up in the group stages and proceeded to the semifinals to meet Scotland while England A faced England B in the other semifinal.

Both N.Ireland and England A represented by Sheen Farmers faced off in the final in an epic pull going 1 end each with England A winning the deciding end.

🥉 Closed 680kg.
Next up was the 680 Closed represented by Ballyhegan who just missed out on a place in the final after a 3 end pull against Scotland with N. Ireland eventually winning the bronze medal pull off over England.

09/02/2025

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Country Club Tug Of War , winners of the British and Irish 600kg open club. Runners up were Sheen

09/02/2025

Ballyhegan Tug of War Club, winners of the British and Irish championships open 680kg. Runners up were Sheen.

13/01/2025

17/12/2024

17/12/2024

🏆NI championships 560 & 640🏆

Saturday the 14th December saw 4 teams compete in the men’s 560 & 640Kg N.I championships in St Peter’s hall Lurgan.
In the first weight Slieve Croob, Ballyhegan and Country Club entered with 7 pullers whilst Richhill competed with 8.
The group stages seen Country Club undefeated and progress to the semi final where they met Ballyhegan and Richhill pull Slieve Croob.
The Final was between Country Club and Richhill with the Fermanagh based team with 7 pullers powering to victory over the 8 member Richhill team in 71 sec and 72 seconds to claim gold 🏅and lift the 560 Cup 🏆

The second weight of the day the 640kgs NI Championship saw Slieve Croob, Richhill,
Ballyhegan and Country Club compete in the group stages with Country Club finishing top of the table and proceed to the semifinal to pull Slieve Croob whilst Richhill fought it out with Ballyhegan in the other semifinal. Same Final pairing as the previous weight ensured that Country Club would finish the Championships with all 4 cups 🏆 winning the final of the 640kg NI championship. A fantastic achievement by all involved and now on to the British and Irish Championships in Wales in February 💪