European Powerlifting Championships led by Limerick locals

European Powerlifting Championships – Limerick Powerlifting Club (LPC) and Southside Barbell pictured above at the event.

European Powerlifting Championships was led by locals Shane Brodie and Jamie Hogan of Limerick Powerlifting Club (LPC) and Southside Barbell and welcomed more than 300 competitors from 14 different countries

Limerick Powerlifting Club (LPC) and Southside Barbell successfully host the European Powerlifting Championships in Limerick

Led by Shane Brodie and Jamie Hogan, Limerick Powerlifting Club (LPC) Southside Barbell successfully hosted the European Powerlifting Championships at the Castletroy Park Hotel.

The event welcomed more than 300 competitors from 14 different countries. Alongside showcasing elite strength sport at an international level, the championships also delivered a notable economic uplift for the city, with visiting athletes, coaches, officials, and supporters boosting local tourism and trade throughout the week.

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Based on the Old Cork Road in Southill, LPC Southside Barbell continues a strong legacy in Irish powerlifting. The club traces its heritage back to Tommy Dillon’s Southill Powerlifting Club, widely regarded as the foundation of the sport in Ireland.

A squad of 21 athletes represented the club across the competition, producing an exceptional performance overall. The team collected 22 gold medals and 2 silver medals in total.

Standout achievements came from the club’s youngest lifters, 13-year-old Caroline Phelan and 14-year-old Zack Brodie, both of whom won gold in their respective age and weight categories while also setting new Irish records, underlining their remarkable potential.

Further success saw five LPC athletes break European and world records during the championships, while two competitors earned overall champion titles in their divisions.

Limerick Powerlifting Club and Southside Barbell continues to grow its membership and welcomes people of all ages and experience levels who are interested in getting involved in the sport.

Shane Brodie said, “Now that the dust has settled, I want to sincerely thank everyone who made the European Championships such a success—from the athletes, families, and supporters, to the Southside Barbell team, platform crew, officials, volunteers, media, and the World Powerlifting Congress—every single person who gave their time, effort, and support played a vital role in making this event a memorable success, and I will always be deeply grateful.”