Irish Strength Cup 2026
The Irish Strength Cup returns to the iconic setting of Claregalway Castle — bringing together some of the strongest athletes from Ireland, across Europe, and the USA for a brutal, no-nonsense showdown of raw power.
Elite men and women will go head-to-head, with the men’s category serving as a qualifier for the Magnus Ver Magnusson Classic — raising the stakes even higher on an already stacked competition.
This isn’t just a competition…
It’s one of the headline events of the Dagda Games – Irish Strength & Heritage Festival.
💥 WHAT TO EXPECT
- Elite Strongman & Strongwoman athletes
- Competitors travelling from Ireland, Europe & the USA
- Huge lifts. Heavy events. No limits.
- A packed crowd right in the heart of the action
- Non-stop intensity from start to finish
From heavy deadlifts to stone lifting, every event is designed to push athletes to their absolute limits — and give spectators a show they won’t forget.
🔥 WHY YOU NEED TO SEE THIS LIVE
You don’t feel strength through a screen.
You feel it when:
- The ground shakes under a max lift
- The crowd roars as someone fights through a final rep
- Athletes go head-to-head with nothing left in the tank
This is raw, up-close, real strength sport — and you’re right there in it.
🎪 PART OF THE DAGDA GAMES
Your ticket doesn’t just get you the Irish Strength Cup…
It gives you full access to:
- Armwrestling competitions
- Irish stick fighting (Bataireacht)
- Grip lifting challenges
- Natural stone lifting
- Live music & entertainment
- Cultural talks, vendors & more
👉 One ticket. A full day of strength & Irish heritage.
🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS
Early bird tickets are limited and will sell out.
Be there. Feel it live.
Don’t miss the Irish Strength Cup.