{"id":29885,"date":"2026-09-25T14:10:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T14:10:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29885"},"modified":"2026-09-25T14:10:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T14:10:04","slug":"mayo-athlete-eddie-doyle-victorious-in-regional-bodybuilding-test-in-derry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29885","title":{"rendered":"Mayo athlete Eddie Doyle victorious in regional bodybuilding test in Derry"},"content":{"rendered":"


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\n Eddie Doyle has achieved a second major success in the world of bodybuilding. Photo: PCA Bodybuilding
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Mayo athlete Eddie Doyle has competed for the second time in a bodybuilding competition and was placed first in his class, the 50+ category, at a regional event in Derry.<\/p>\n

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The competition was held under the auspice of the Physical Culture Association (PCA).<\/p>\n

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PCA is an international bodybuilding federation, which has an Irish branch. This is a bodybuilding organisation with a strong emphasis on physical culture, aesthetics and athlete development.<\/p>\n

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Eddie’s win was all the more significant because on his first competition ever in The RDS last May, Eddie excelled in his efforts by winning an incredible two first placements and a fourth position in a third category.<\/p>\n

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The Castlebar man’s bodybuilding journey began last September 2025 and in only two competitions he has shown exceptional progress.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe standard was insanely high, the sport of bodybuilding is definitely on the up in this country and for good reason,\u201d said Eddie.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf you are even considering training or possibly competing I would say go for it. Six months to a year of your life will change for the better.<\/p>\n

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“It was possibly one of the most satisfying process if not the most difficult one I have ever done.<\/p>\n

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“What a wonderful community it is. Supportive and genuinely positive, from the staff at Goals Gym, Castlebar, to other competitors.<\/p>\n

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“My trainer\/coach Simon Sadowski was on point with his guidance and eye for detail.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Apart from the focus and discipline required specifically for these competitions, the foundation for Eddie’s successes lies in many years of weight training and karate training.<\/p>\n

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Eddie is also a karate instructor holding a 5th Dan black belt grade and is chief instructor with the Yotoshinkai Karate Club, Castlebar.<\/p>\n

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Eddie’s PCA win means he is stage-ready at PCA standards and is now competitive enough to move to national level for bigger PCA shows. He qualifies as a PCA regional champion.<\/p>\n

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