Hooked & Tagged Rugby Beach Festival

Fancy some beach tag rugby this summer plus a bit o craic?  Then check out the @hookedandtagged festival…

Hooked & Tagged is a social Tag Rugby Day on the beautiful Hook Peninsula. We have used two beaches so far – Grange & Carnivan. Two of the best beaches in Wexford. 2013 will be our 3^rd year and our emphasis is on the social aspect of Tag Rugby and over-participation is frowned upon.

In our first year we were not very lucky with the weather and the biggest cheer of the day was when the organiser called all team captains to discuss whether to continue or call it a day to adjourn to watch the Ireland France World Cup warm up game. It was agreed that the final should be between one of the Carlow teams (they send 3 every year) and one of the Kilkenny teams.

Carlow were victorious and the losers’ forfeit was to have an early sea bath!!

2012 was far more successful with the same amount of teams but from different locations. We had 2 teams from Lansdowne and a local team along with the Carlow crew joined by second timers Genzyme from Waterford who have also been twice.

The sun was shining all day from early morning and the fact that we had secured sponsorship from Corona Light made sure that we were all well “hydrated” for the day. We also had a BBQ and DJ on the beach which added to a real party atmosphere.

Since the pitch was still playable for the final (our pitch becomes unplayable when the tide comes in!) Lansdowne took on last years champs Carlow in the final. It turned out to be an exciting affair with The Slayas taking the honours.

Everyone then adjourned to Neville’s Pub & Restaurant for refreshments and prize giving ceremony. We have kept the tournament small on purpose to advocate the social ethos of the day. We may expand a little this year but hope to keep it small and sociable!!! The date for your diary this year is 20^th July. Teams can register by emailing Hooktagrugby@gmail.com

It costs €100 per team (panel of 10). For this we have many local businesses on board to sponsor prizes such as Monkey’s Rock Surf Shop (without who's help last years comp would have been in jeopardy!), free tours of Hook Lighthouse and Loftus Hall and also breakfast vouchers in the Wheelhouse Café & Lily’s Pizzeria and The Village Kitchen.

Camping is free with all facilities but there are also houses readily available to rent for the weekend. Contact Hook Tourism.com and finally our motto is #coolbeer

Hooked & Tagged can be found on Twitter & Facebook.