Monaghan firm tackling safety issues in junior rugby Products aim to help kids to develop tackle technique

James Sheridan, founder, Tacklelow Rugby Products Picture: Joe Keogh

James Sheridan has Ireland’s next generation of rugby players in his sights with a range of products aimed at helping children to develop their tackling technique safely.

Sheridan launched his Monaghan start-up TackleLow in 2015, and is preparing to exhibit at the National Ploughing Championships later this month. He said his products had been designed to help children practice tackling safely, first using freestanding tackle bags, followed by training bibs.

“We supply age-appropriate, ...