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Ireland’s Strongest Man places 6th overall and pulls 520KG in Uzbekistan

glenn ross | Nov 23, 2017

Ireland’s Strongest Man Pa O’Dwyer finishes 6th overall in Uzbekistan. This is a remarkable achievement for Pa who has already performed on international stages this year at the UK Strongest Man finishing 3rd, 2nd with Team Ireland in the Ultimate Strongman Battle of Britain and representing Team Celts in the Ultimate Strongman Team World Championship. › Read more

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Matthew McCoy places 4th in U23 World Championship 2017

glenn ross | Sep 24, 2017

With a tough battle through 8 grueling events over 3 days 3 times Junior Ireland Strongest Man Matthew McCoy of Co. Antirm fought off extreme competition to achieve 4th Place in the U23 World Championship in Gatineau. Gatineau, Canada – 6,000 fans packed the arena for the first day of the Ultimate Strongman U23 World › Read more

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Matthew McCoy and Angelo Iannetta break records in Kilkeel

glenn ross | Jul 27, 2017

In Kilkeel as part of the 11th Night Celebrations the Irish Strength Association carried out a number of Irish and World Record attempts. Angelo Iannetta of Co.Wexford and Matthew McCoy of Co.Antirm were the 2 competitors that were going to challenge their feats of strength. The first record that was attempted was the UK record › Read more

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David wrestles his way to the title

glenn ross | Jul 30, 2016

The Irish Strength Association would like to congratulate David Loughman of Co.Dublin for winning the Scottish Wrestling and MAS wrestling Irish Championships at Bangor town hall on 25th June 2016. These events were a part of the Irish Expo, consisting of strongman, highland games and wrestling championships. However, we had a strong line up of › Read more

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Brian McShane completes the impossible

glenn ross | Jul 29, 2016

The ISA would like to acknowledge the achievement of Brian McShane of Co. Dungannon. On the 25th June Brian was attempting to be the third man in Irish History to bend the famous red nail of Ironmind. The Ironmind Red Nail sets the standard for excellence in short steel bending. It › Read more

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David Loughman wins his first Highland Games

glenn ross | Jul 28, 2016

The Irish strength Association would like to congratulate David Loughman on winning his first ever Highland Games in his career. David has been competing in Highland Games through the ISA for a number of years now and he has improved his performance through his technique and mind set. David has a number of tricky opponents › Read more

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Dean Kennedy wins 95KG UK Strongest Man 2016

glenn ross | Jul 27, 2016

The Irish Strength Association would massively like to congratulate Dean Kennedy on becoming the new 95KG UK Strongest Man. Dean has been competing in the ISA for a number of years now and has came through the ranks progressively. Dean has been looking up to the other competitors in his area for technique and motivation › Read more

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Ivan Gannon wins 110KG UK Strongest Man 2016

glenn ross | Jul 26, 2016

The Irish Strength Association would like to congratulate Ivan Gannon on winning his first 110KG class UK title. Ivan Gannon all year has been competing at the senior heavyweight class and has proved by placing 4th in the Ireland Strongest Man 2016, that he has the arsenal to win any battle. After winning the110KG Ireland › Read more

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Richard Scott comes 3rd in Junior UK Strongest Man 2016

glenn ross | Jul 25, 2016

The Irish Strength Association would massively like to congradulate Richard Scott in placing 3rd in Junior UK Strongest Man 2016!!!!! This is an achievement which needed to be acknowledged by the ISA as Richard is only the 2nd competitior from Ireland to make the podium at this major competition. Richard showed great consistancy throughout all › Read more

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Sean O’Hagan comes 10th in Canada International Contest

glenn ross | Jul 22, 2016

Sean O’Hagan was competing in the Festival Hommes Forts as part of a international competition organised by former Master World Strongest Man Mike Saunders. Sean received this invitation through the dominant displays he shown last year at Ireland and UK level. Sean proved that he was not there to make up the numbers by winning › Read more

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UK’s Strongest Man 2021 RESULTS

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Gavin Bilton becomes the first man to win consecutive UK’s Strongest Man titles after greatest like Glenn Ross and Eddie Hall. After 3 days of competition it was the Welsh Bull who carried out his game plan to defending his crown. Throughout the quarter finals and semi finals Gavin was tactical conserving energy for the

Pa O’Dwyer wins 5th historic Ireland’s Strongest Man title!

Aug 19, 2021

On Sunday 15th August in Bangor Co.Down was the grand final of Ireland’s Strongest Man 2021. 16 of the strongest men were gathered who earned their place from a qualifier prior to the contest. Unfortunately, the defending champion Matthew McCoy was unable to attend due to an illness. However, this was still an incredible line

Jack Harkin Wins the Qualifier for Ireland’s Strongest Man 2021

Jul 26, 2021

The contest found the remainder of the All Ireland Finalists to make a 16 man line up joining the likes of Matthew McCoy, Ivan Gannon, Pa O’Dwyer, Matthew McKeegan and Peter Bremmer to see who will win this historic crown. This contest also was for Republic of Ireland, Ulster, 95KG, & 110KG and Novice/Junior/Master Strongest

Ireland’s Strongest Man Qualifier 2021

Jun 29, 2021

The Ireland’s Strongest Man Qualifier will take place on Sunday 25th July at 12 Noon in Davey Jones’ Unit, 10-13 Hebron Business Park, Kilkenny. To enter the competition and have your chance to compete against the best in Ireland complete the membership form. ISA – ANNUAL APPLICATION FORM 2021 | Irish Strong Man

Matthew McCoy win Ireland’s Strongest Man 2020

Dec 29, 2020

First UK’s Strongest Man 2021 Tour Qualifier for MK Stadium on 29th-31st May 2021 event was held in Bangor County Down. A great competition and we thank Ards and North Down Borough Council for their support. The event was filmed for RTE 2, Ch5 and was live streamed on our page by one of our