Tug of War Ireland

18/09/2026

🇮🇪💪 Well done to the Irish 680kg team who competed at the World Championships today! 🌍

18/09/2026

🇮🇪💪 Well done to the Irish 680kg team who competed at the World Championships today! 🌍

18/09/2026

18/09/2026

👏 Well done to Ballinastoe competing in the 640kg World Championships! 💪🌍

18/09/2026

👏 Well done to Ballinastoe competing in the 640kg World Championships! 💪🌍

16/09/2026

👏 Well done to Ballinastoe competing in the 680kg Open Competition today! 💪

15/09/2026

Wishing the Ballinastoe Club and David Bradley from G+B the very best of luck at the World Championships in South Africa! 🇿🇦🏆

40 years ago, Killylough brought home the gold — a lovely bit of history to have behind you. Now it’s your turn to go out there, enjoy the experience, and give it everything! 💪🍀

Best of luck, boys — we’ll be cheering you on all the way! 👏🇮🇪🏆

15/09/2026

🇮🇪 IRELAND – TWIF MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR NOMINEE 🇮🇪

💪 David Bradley
Club: G+B

David Bradley’s Tug of War journey began in 1997, and nearly three decades later, his dedication to the sport continues to make him a standout athlete on the international stage.

Over the years, David has represented Ireland across Outdoor and Indoor World Championships, competing against the very best in the world and building an impressive record of international performances.

🏆 International Highlights

Outdoor World Championships
🥉 Bronze – 680kg, Belfast – Closed
🥉 Bronze – 640kg, Malmö – Closed
🥈 Silver – 720kg, Southport – Open & Closed
🥉 Bronze – 700kg, Appenzell – Open

Indoor World Championships
🥈 Silver – 600kg, Castlebar – Open
🥇 Gold – 600kg, Belfast – Open
🥈 Silver – 600kg + 640kg, Sweden – Open
🥈 Silver – 640kg, Sweden – Closed
🥉 Bronze – 600kg, Sweden – Closed

From his first international competitions in 1997 to competing at World Championship level across multiple decades, David represents everything that makes Tug of War special: commitment, longevity, teamwork, and an unwavering passion for the sport.

🇮🇪 Nearly 30 years of representing Ireland.
💪 Countless international competitions.
🏆 World Championship medals.
❤️ A lifetime dedicated to Tug of War.

Congratulations to David Bradley of Ireland, our Male Athlete of the Year nominee!

Vote for David and celebrate a true Tug of War veteran! 🇮🇪💪

To vote, be sure to like, share, and follow TWIF!

The award will be presented at the Outdoor World Championships in Mossel Bay on September 18. Be sure to tune in and watch the live stream from September 16–19!