IMPORTANT INFO FOR SATURDAY 16TH JULY 2011
Dear Pig ‘n’ Porter Festival Teams
The 2011 Heinz Pig ‘n’ Porter Festival has finally arrived! Congratulations to you all for
securing your team’s place in this year’s tournament, which we are proud to say is our 10th
anniversary! Massive preparations have once again been made for what is now the biggest Tag
Festival IN THE WORLD!
The Pig ‘n’ Porter Committee have implemented a few changes this year to allow them to cope
with the huge number of people who descend on Old Crescent RFC each year. ITRA have also
devised a number of regulations for the overall smooth running and successful organization of
the tournament as a whole. With 120 teams (up to 1,800 tag participants) split over 2 venues
(Old Crescent RFC & Crescent Comprehensive College), we would appreciate your cooperation in
order to ensure everyone enjoys the day.
ACCESS TO CLUB (OLD CRESCENT RFC)
The main change is to do with access to the rugby club. You will only be allowed enter the club
venue on Saturday (morning or evening) with your pre-numbered entry ticket, which the 50
teams playing in the club can pick up on Friday evening in Clohessy’s Pub/Sin Bin. Full
details below.
TEAM REGISTRATION
Team registration will take place in your allocated venue (club or school) between 11:30 and
12:00 on Saturday morning. Please make sure one of your team is at the venue between these
times to pick up your registration pack.
CAR PARKING
PLEASE CAR POOL WHERE POSSIBLE, WE ADVISE A MINIMUM OF 3 PER CAR. There is very
limited car parking available.
DRINKING AT VENUE
 PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO BRING YOUR OWN DRINK. Bag checks will be in operation
and the consumption of alcohol will not be permitted in the car parks.
 A drinks voucher system will be in operation from 16:00 on Saturday. There will be a
number of bars where the vouchers can be redeemed.
 HAPPY HOUR. Between 18:00 and 20:00, you can redeem 2 vouchers for 3 drinks.
 ALL DAY: Buy 10 drink vouchers and get one free token.
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE BUS
A complimentary shuttle bus will be in operation between 18:00 and 20:00 on Saturday
between club and hotels/accommodation providers listed on PnP website. Collection/drop off
details will be available from your hotel.
APRÉS TAG FANCY DRESS COMPETITION
Although not mandatory, fancy dress is strongly encouraged. The PnP Committee have arranged
some great prize! If you want to play tag in fancy dress, the only rule is that whatever you wear
cannot obstruct your tags, ITRA would advise to wait until after the competition to get dressed
up.
JACUZZI
The pitchside Jacuzzi will be in operation throughout the day in the club. We encourage
everyone to make use of it and soak up the atmosphere - bring your trunks/bikini!!!
ACCOMMODATION
If you haven’t secured your accommodation yet - DO SO ASAP! Full lists of accommodation
details are available on the Pig n Porter website www.pignporter.com.
Please carefully read the following information, email this document to all members of your
team and print in advance of the day.
Thanks to everyone & we wish all participating teams the best of luck and hope you all enjoy the
Pig n Porter Festival!
Wishing your team all the best for what is going to be a fantastic weekend
ITRA Team & Pig N’ Porter Committee
RESTRICTED ACCESS TO OLD CRESCENT RFC (THE CLUB)
The Pig ‘n’ Porter Committee have implemented a few changes this year to allow them to cope
with the huge number of people who descend on Old Crescent RFC each year. The main change
is to do with access to the rugby club. You will only be allowed enter the club venue on
Saturday (morning or evening) with your pre-numbered player entrance ticket.
FOR TEAMS PLAYING IN CLUB
For the 50 teams playing in the rugby club (Old Crescent RFC), you must arrange to
collect your 15 x player tickets from Clohessys Bar/Sin Bin on Friday night. These 15
tickets allow 15 players or spectators entry into the rugby club on Saturday.
If you cannot make Clohessys Bar on Friday evening, please contact
james@pignporter.com immediately and the Pig ‘n’ Porter Committee will make alternate
arrangements for collection of the tickets.
N.B. No player will be allowed into the rugby club venue on Saturday morning
without a player ticket. Team captains should therefore arrange to meet and
distribute the 15 x player entry passes to team mates on Friday evening or
before you arrive for your games on Saturday morning.
FOR TEAMS PLAYING IN SCHOOL
For the 70 teams playing in the school (Crescent Comp), you will receive your 15 x
player tickets on Saturday morning when you register your team in the school. These 15
tickets allow 15 players or spectators entry into the rugby club on Saturday
afternoon/evening.
There is no need for your team to go to the club venue on Saturday morning - your team
registration pack and player entrance tickets are available from the ITRA Registration
Tent in the school.
Anyone looking to enter into the club venue at any stage on Saturday without a ticket
will be charged €15. Therefore please do not lose your 15 x player tickets!
TEAM REGISTRATION
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Registration will be divided between the Club & School. PLEASE SEE LIST BELOW TO
FIND OUT WHICH VENUE YOUR TEAM PLAYING IN – THIS IS ALSO WHERE YOU
NEED TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM.
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All teams must register in their allocated venue between 11:30 and 12:00 on
Saturday morning.
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ANY TEAM WHO ARRIVES AFTER 12:00 MAY BE REMOVED FROM THE
COMPETITION.
COMPETITION STRUCTURE
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Each team is placed in a group of equal standard with 4 other teams from all over
Ireland.
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Your team will play 4 x group matches on the same pitch in your allocated venue.
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Matches are 15 min long, straight through – no half time. (These times are weather
permitting and may be subject to change on the day due to weather conditions.)
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All 120 teams are playing in the Mixed Grade. Therefore every team must have a
minimum of 3 females on the pitch at all times. Failure to do so will result in forfeiting
your match (5 – 0).
MATCH RULES:
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Usual ITRA tag laws apply - see www.tagrugby.ie.
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ITRA has a very experienced Events Team running the tournament with 30 ITRA
Referees & 11 Venue Managers working in Limerick to make the tournament as enjoyable
as possible for your team.
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Please remember it is a fun event where the social side is just as important as the
sporting!
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Tag Shorts will be on sale all day at the Registration Desk in both venues. Cost = €20
WHO QUALIFIES FOR KNOCK OUTS?
1. Mixed Grade A/B (20 teams – 4 x groups of 5):
 1st & 2nd from each group (8 teams) qualify for Grade A Cup & Plate Knock Outs
 3rd & 4th from each group (8 teams) qualify for Grade B Cup & Plate Knock Outs
 5th in each group go home
 16 OUT OF 20 TEAMS QUALIFY FOR 5TH GAME
2. Mixed Grade C – CLUB (30 teams – 6 x groups of 5)
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Top 16 teams qualify for Venue Cup Knock Outs
Teams ranked 17th to 24th qualify for Venue Plate Knock Outs
Teams ranked 25th to 30th go home
24 OUT OF 30 TEAMS QUALIFY FOR 5TH GAME
3. Mixed Grade C – SCHOOL (60 teams – 12 x groups of 5)
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Top 16 teams qualify for Venue Cup Knock Outs
Teams ranked 17th to 24th qualify for Venue Plate Knock Outs
Teams ranked 25th to 60th go home
24 OUT OF 60 TEAMS QUALIFY FOR 5TH GAME
4. Mixed Open Grade (10 teams):
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1st & 2nd from both groups (4 teams) qualify for Open Grade Cup SF
3rd & 4th from both groups (4 teams) qualify for Open Grade Plate SF
5th in both groups go home
8 OUT OF 10 TEAMS QUALIFY FOR 5TH GAME
This means that all 72 OUT OF 120 TEAMS WILL QUALIFY FOR A KNOCK OUT MATCH
The Cup Finals will be played on the main pitch in Old Crescent RFC from 18:45 (approx). Prize
Giving for all teams will be from 19:45 (approx)
LOCATION OF GRADES
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GRADE A / B: All Grade A/B teams are playing in Old Crescent Rugby Club for the Round
Robin matches (Rounds 1 – 10) and for the Semi-Finals & Final.
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GRADE C: The Mixed Grade C competition is split between the Rugby Club (30 C teams)
& the School (60 C teams). Please check list below to confirm which venue your team is
playing in. The teams that wins the Cup & Plate (School) Provisional Finals will transfer
over to the Rugby Club to play the Cup & Plate (Club) Provisional Winner to determine
the Grade C Champions (8 matches in total). 1 Cup and 1 Plate trophy for Grade C.
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Open Grade: All mixed Open teams are playing on the School’s Astro Pitch for the Round
Robin matches (Rounds 1 – 10). The Cup & Plate finalists in Open Grade (School) will
transfer over to the Rugby Club for the Finals.
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Note Open Grade Teams: Please remember to have a pair of runners or astro shoes
with you. No studded footwear is allowed (or suitable) for the astro pitch. You may then
need different footwear for the Cup Final, which will be on grass on the main pitch in the
club.
PLEASE NOTE – ALL FINALS WILL BE PLAYED ON MAIN PITCH IN CLUB
DIRECTIONS TO CLUB/ SCHOOL:
Directions to Old Crescent Rugby Club:
- Come in on the Dublin road to Limerick
- Take the exit at the roundabout sign posted for Cork
- Follow signs for Cork at the next roundabout
- Take the 1st exit off the ring road to Dooradoyle
- Go up & over bridge following signs for Old Crescent RFC (you can see club on right from
bridge.)
- It is 300m down the road.
Directions to Crescent Comprehensive School:
- Come in on the Dublin road to Limerick
- Take the exit at the roundabout sign posted for Cork
- Follow signs for Cork at the next roundabout
- Take the 1st exit off the ring road to Dooradoyle
- Continue straight following signs for Dooradoyle and Garryowen FC.
- Take a right at next roundabout and it is 500m down the Dooradoyle Rd on the right with
a large sign saying Crescent Comp School (it is directly opposite Garryowen Rugby Club,
and further on down the road if you go too far is Crescent Shopping Centre, turn
around!)
FIRST AID:
First Aid will be available for minor injuries at the Registration Desk at each venue. There will
also be two ambulances on call, one at Old Crescent RFC and the other at Crescent
Comprehensive School.
CAR POOLING/PARKING:
With 1,800 participants plus supporters & organisers, parking WILL BE VERY LIMITED AT
BOTH VENUES. A MINIMUM OF 3 PLAYERS PER CAR IS RECOMMENDED. A traffic plan
will be in place on the day but please car pool as much as possible with your team.
You must arrive, park, change and register your team at your allocated venue. Both venues
have excellent parking, changing and playing facilities with food & refreshments available in
both.
Teams in the School will transfer over to the Rugby Club for their Finals matches. Car parking
spaces will be reserved (and sufficient time allocated) for your transfer across to the rugby club
which is a 3 minute drive away.
ALCOHOL:
ITRA rules DO NOT allow alcohol to be consumed or recreational drugs to be used prior to or
during its tournaments. This is for the safety and enjoyment of all players.
ITRA reserves the right to disqualify any team if a player is under the influence of alcohol and/or
drugs. There is plenty of time afterwards to party!!!
Only Alcohol purchased on the premises can be consumed on the premises.
This rule will be strictly enforced. Bag Checks are in place.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE – more info on www.pignporter.com
Friday 15th July
 Tickets for Friday night's Rubberbandits gig (EUR17.50) are separate to the entry tickets
for Saturday.
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If you would like to attend the Rubberbandits, tickets can be purchased via:
Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.ie or
Direct from Deirdre O’Dwyer (087-2214140 or odwyerbar1@eircom.net). Deirdre
can arrange to leave tickets at the door for you for collection
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Welcome night for all traveling teams in Peter Clohessy's Sin Bin Bar & Niteclub.
Saturday 16th July (Note: All times are weather permitting)
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11:30am – 12pm
Registration for all Teams @ your venue
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12:10pm
Captains Briefing @ Rugby Club, Pitch #1
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12:20pm
Captains Briefing @ School, Pitch #5
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12:30pm
Pig N Porter Tag Rugby Fest starts
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3:30pm
Round Robin Group Stages (Rounds 1 to 10)
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3:30 – 3:45pm
Scoring Calculations & Knock Out matches announced
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3:45pm
Knock Out Rounds 11 – 17 in School & Rugby Club
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6:45pm
Start of Finals in Main Pitch of Club
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7:45pm
Prize Giving for all winning teams
FANCY DRESS:
Although not mandatory, fancy dress is strongly encouraged. The PnP Committee have arranged
some great prizes! If you wish to play in fancy dress, the only rule is that whatever you wear
cannot obstruct your tags.
Wigs and costumes etc are allowed on the tag field, provided they do not interfere with your
tags. Any costume you wear must be tucked into you tag shorts.
Please note that jewellery etc which may cause injury to another player or yourself are not
permitted on the pitch.
We would advise that you waint until after the tournament to get changed into fancy dress
costume
ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT SATURDAY:
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9,000 sq foot marquee in Old Crescent. Food, drink and shopping available!
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DJ in The Piggery @ Rugby Club & DJ in Crescent School during tag rugby blitz
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Pitchside Jacuzzi will be in operation throughout the day in the club
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Food & Refreshment facilities in Crescent School & Rugby Club
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Monster BBQ in Old Crescent for all Teams and Spectators
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Complimentary Shuttle Bus in operation (18:00 to 20:00) between club &
accommodation providers listed on PnP website. Collection/drop off details available from
your hotel.
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A drinks voucher system will be in operation from 16:00 on Saturday with a number of
bars where the vouchers can be redeemed.
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HAPPY HOUR. Between 18:00 and 20:00, you can redeem 2 vouchers for 3 drinks.
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ALL DAY: Buy 10 drink vouchers and get one free token.
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Pig ‘n’ Porter Prize Giving @ 19.45
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Live music kicks off with fantastic local Limerick band "Free Beer"
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Followed by “Coyote Ugly”, in association with Captain Morgans
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Fancy Dress Awards are up next – prizes for Best Male, Best Female & Best Team (must
have 5 or more players dressed up)
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Finally from approx 21:00 “Whitewater” will be on stage www.whitewater.ie
NB - Security will be in operation overnight.
BASED IN OLD CRESCENT RUGBY CLUB (Page 1)
Mixed Grade A/B
Team Name
Captain Name
V-Captain Name
PITCH #1 - GRADE A/B
Beach Bums & Babes
Limerick Lions
Hookers N Lookers
I'll Be Your Velcro
The Leftovers
bokkie
Alan
Thomas
Niall
Sharon
springer
Griffin
O'Shaughnessy
Keogh
Martin
tonka
Derek
Maurice
Darragh
Rakel
selby
McKenna
Donoghue
Frawley
Arroyo
PITCH #2 - GRADE A/B
Bircroft Panthers
Magic Tag-A-Nova
Every Move Counts
Buckfast Babies
Jog On Mate
MELISSA
Aidan
Jane
Louise
Simon
SLEVIN
Naughton
Quinlivan
Murphy
Kelly
JOHN
Christina
Conor
Claire
Robert
CRONIN
Dillon
Forde
Davern
McCarthy
PITCH #3 - GRADE A/B
Gummi Bears
Tag's Most Wanted
d'Beers
Lilies & Fillies
Team Scrumptious
Ciara
Robbie
Martin
Joe
Bryan
Cregan
Whelan
Mullane
Osborne
McAuliffe
Kevin
Carrie
Mavis
Hazel
Karl
McGuinness
Hanley
O Leary
O'Sullivan
Hayes
PITCH #4 - GRADE A/B
KPMG Exiles
Tic Tags
Tag Her and Try Her
Red Card Kings
Bircroft Panther Bears
Barry
Andy
Donal
Maeve
Sarah Jane
Keary
Langford
Ryan
Clarke
Comerford
Liz
Gemma
Damien
Peadar
Justin
Kerr
Pennal
Sullivan
O'Murchu
Mc Carthy
(continued on next page)
BASED IN OLD CRESCENT RUGBY CLUB (Page 2)
Mixed Grade C
City
Team Name
Captain Name
V-Captain Name
PITCH #5 - GRADE C
7 Jerks and a Squirt
Ruggarbandits
Capita Crusaders
KPMG Barbarians
The Apple Juicers
Ross
Dave
Elaine
John
Denis
Buckley
Hayes
Coyne
White
Russell
David
David
Elaine
Barry
Paul
Griffin
Mee
Coyne
Keary
O'sullivan
PITCH #6 - GRADE C
Heinz Sponsor Team
TagFormers
les collegues de toulouse
Bircroft Panther Cubs
Flying Donkeys
Maria
JEAN-CLAUDE
Max
Valerie
Gavin
PIBOULEAU
Reilly
Power
Robert
BERNARD
Louise
Niamh
Bushell
SARTHOU
Chalke
Cummins
PITCH #7 - GRADE C
The Notorious P.I.G
Turn & Burn
Tagthepig
Chickawow Rugby
Les saucisses de Toulouse
John
Tracy
Terence
Denis
Guillaume
Coleman
Mahedy
Mc Mahon
Russell
COUARRAZE
Alan
Debbie
Amanda
Frank
Thierry
Fogarty
Mahedy
Brock
Tucker
BALMARY
PITCH #8 - GRADE C
The Pink Prancers
Norfolk-in-Chance
HOTSHOTS
IDF Marketing Dublin
Cappa Pakeha
Steven
Aoife
neasa
Sean
gillian
Duggan
Clarke
guiney
Meaney
burke
Declan
Michelle
julie
Sarah
joe
Cunningham
O'Donnell
Rayner
Kilroy
burke
Barry
Scannell
tba
tba
Denis
Sarah
Kevin
Russell
Phelan
Meaney
Ken
Michael
Caitriona
Mulcair
Fives
O'Brien
Brian
Niamh
batman
Sean
eMER
Golden
Roche
moody
O Donnell
Kelly
Michael
Owen
gartons
Anthony
Sarah Jane
Moore
McCormick
hetherington
Fee
Slattery
PITCH #9 - GRADE C
BarBarians
An Gardai Roxboro
The Hips Don't Lie
Avengers
IDF Marketing Limerick
PITCH #10 - GRADE C
Pick N Mix
Sheep Taggers (NIAMH)
BB&Bs
proTAGonists
Tagalongs
BASED IN CRESCENT COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL (PAGE 1)
Mixed Grade C
City
Team Name
Captain Name
V-Captain Name
PITCH #1 - GRADE C
AerCap Flying Piglets
Can't Tag This
Aboyda Kid
shake & bake
Ballyhoura hawks
Colm
Alanna
Ciaran
kevin
Kieran
Greene
Gannon
O'Connor
moloney
Heffernan
Neil
Stephen
Anthony
david
Caitriona
Ruane
Thorpe
Foote
oconnor
Quin
PITCH #2 - GRADE C
Cool Runnings
Gaggin' 4 A Taggin'
CG Flyers
Donkey Kong
fall Blacksk
keith
Áine
Ann
Alan
Susan
lynch
O'Dwyer
O'Gorman
Godfrey
Higgins
kevin
Tom
Karol
Jean
Barry
shine
Murphy
Downey
McAdam
O Sullivan
PITCH #3 - GRADE C
Limerick All Stars
McRaiders
Blood thirsty Monks
Deloitte Ducks
Gowanyougoodthing
Eoin
Gearoid
Chris
Paul
Eamonn
Kennedy
Collins
Gallahue
Murray
Rice
Beena
Yvonne
cormac
George
Jennifer
Day
O'Keeffe
nestor
Byron
Copley
PITCH #4 - GRADE C
MintBerryCrunch
Momentum Mavericks
KINKY KINGSTON
funky monkies
Dark Stonecutter Chickens
Caoimhe
Shane
Patrick
Theresa
Amy
Kelly
O'Brien
O'Gorman
Leahy
O'Shaughnessy
Jamie
Grace
Martin
Alan
Will
Barbour
Carroll
O'Reilly
Quinn
Cummins
PITCH #5 - GRADE C
Oink Oinks
Cookie Monsters
Bridesmaids
Arson Fire
Jersey Score
Paul
Cyra
Gary
William
Quinn
Barry
Hardiman
Martin Smith
Adeline
Gerard
Kevin
Lorna
Kinehan
Barry
Foley
Jennings
PITCH #6 - GRADE C
Scorgasm
Small Blacks
Tag That
Rucking Scrumbags
Wolf Pack
Donal
Kieran
Kat
Colm
Steve
O Dwyer
Kenneally
Nolan
McCarthy
Cooke
Robert
Toni
David
Sorcha
Annabel
Telford
Rossiter
Nolan
Moylan
Brody
PITCH #7 - GRADE C
Sporting Lesbian
Tagaigí
Wasted Potential
Son's of Pitches
The Honey Badgers
Leon
Rory
Shane
Caritriona
Kate
Nangle
Goldsmith
Madigan
Clancy
Fitzpatrick
John
Andrew
Darragh
brian
Carl
Leonard
Lavelle
Jones
clancy
Bourke
PITCH #8 - GRADE C
TagToons
The Aerosexuals
Westies
The Up 'n Unders
the sheep taggers (DJ)
timothy
Marguerite
Aoife
Jerome
dj
mullane
Enright
O'Kelly
O'Sullivan
browne
vicki
James
Noel
Mary
kerri
mullane
Mcintyre
O'Grady
Kelly
roche
(continued on next page)
BASED IN CRESCENT COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL (PAGE 2)
Mixed Grade C (continued)
PITCH #9 - GRADE C
The Bally Taggers
The Bearded Marys
The Studmuffins
Liginds
The Vikings
John Paul
Tony
Martin
Ronan
Louise
O' Sullivan
Furey
Pierce
Connolly
Keating
Breda
Andrew
Aidan
Janice
Eimear
Doheny
Storan
Breen
Connolly
O'Regan
PITCH #10 - GRADE C
The Incredible Bulks
The Mother Ruckers
Tagology
The ZAGG Warriors
Here for Beer (EDDIE)
Caitriona
Darren
Iris
James
Eddie
Kennedy
Normoyle
Condon
Moylan
O'Sullivan
Timothy
Sean
anne
Stacey
Marian
Boohig
Corbett
greene
Ryan
O'Sullivan
PITCH #11 - GRADE C
The Sexton Pistols
Try Again
RK Raiders
Spider Monkeys
The Big Test Icicles
Mark
caitriona
Daniel
James
Paget
Fitzhenry
daly
McEvoy
Chew
McCormack
Eimear
Maire
Mark
Aisling
Kyle
McManus
O Leary
Healy
Breen
Cahill
PITCH #12 - GRADE C
Turbofans
Intel Hopper
Velcro Warriors
Here for Beer (NIALL)
Cunning Stunts
Charlotte
Maryam
Jacinta
Niall
Dave
Cummins
Tahhan
Barry
Henebry
Dineen
Aileen
Robert
Brian
Anne
Sarah
Carroll
Healy
Hogan
Ryan
Morris
Mixed Open Grade (ASTRO PITCH) – PLEASE WEAR RUNNERS/ASTRO BOOTS
City
Team Name
Captain Name
V-Captain Name
PITCH #13 - OPEN ASTRO
The Fear
I Tagged Ur Ma
Crescent Crusaders
Feel the Byrne
In it 2 win it
Grace
Ed
Fergal
Will
Gary
Healy
Buckley
Mohan
Hanly
Wilmott
Tony
Rory
Brendan
Conor
Karen
Power
O'Dea
Tobin
Harbison
Howard
PITCH #14 - OPEN ASTRO
How i tagged your Moth
Remove Tag
jagerbombs
Spider Pigs
The Spy Who Tagged Me
Geraldine
Julie Gorgeous
peter
Jenny
Caoimhe
Stanley
Kelly
hayes
Killeen
Mulgrew
Therese
Louis
amy
Marie
Dearbhla
Nolan
Lavelle
kavanagh
Moran
O' Caheny