2025 Ireland’s Strongest Man Official Results

The 2025 Ireland’s Strongest Man contest was held on May 5 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Then, the single-day event drew 16 competitors from across the country. Altogether, the athletes faced five demanding challenges designed to test raw power and endurance.

Next, the lineup of events included the Bar Bending, Incline Log Press, Truck Arm-Over-Arm, Car Deadlift Hold, and Loading Race. Each time, the events pushed the athletes to their physical limits. In particular, the Truck Arm-Over-Arm and Car Deadlift Hold proved to be crowd favorites.

Meanwhile, Ruairi O’Hagan delivered a consistent and commanding performance. In fact, he claimed 68.5 out of a possible 80 points. As a result, he earned the overall victory and the title of Ireland’s Strongest Man.

Finally, Cillein Groom finished just 1.5 points behind O’Hagan to take second place. Shortly after, Daniel McElroy claimed third and completed the podium. Together, the top three showcased Ireland’s growing strength talent on a national stage.

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🏆 2025 Ireland’s Strongest Man — Final Standings

Ruairi O’Hagan — 68.5 points
Cillein Groom — 67 points
Daniel McElroy — 63.5 points
Matt Pollard — 48 points
Ivan Gannon — 47 points
Jamie McNamara — 44.5 points
Ray Foley — 43.5 points
Dillon Doyle — 40 points
Jack Harkin — 38.5 points
Cathal McNally — 36.5 points
Gerard Buckley — 35 points
Jordan Breen — 31 points
Shaun Diver — 30 points
Angelo Iannetta — 28 points
Kyle McGowan — 28 points
Gavin McNamee — 15 points

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🧱 Event 1 — Bar Bending (Fastest Time Wins)

Dillon Doyle — 3 bars in 33.37s
Ray Foley — 3 in 36.28s
Jamie McNamara — 3 in 37.26s
Kyle McGowan — 3 in 38.31s
Ruairi O’Hagan — 3 in 40.39s
Daniel McElroy — 3 in 43.03s
Ivan Gannon — 3 in 51.4s
Shaun Diver — 3 in 54.26s
Matt Pollard — 3 in 57.59s
Cillein Groom — 3 in 60.03s
Jordan Breen — 3 in 63.98s
Angelo Iannetta — 3 in 75.00s
Cathal McNally — 2 in 23.67s
Gerard Buckley — 2 in 27.06s
Jack Harkin — 2 in 28.07s
Gavin McNamee — 2 in 31.57s

To open the contest, the bar bending challenge tested sheer grip and explosive strength. Consequently, Dillon Doyle made an early statement, bending three bars in just 33.37 seconds. Notably, he set the fastest time of the event.

Meanwhile, Ray Foley and Jamie McNamara kept things tight. In fact, their times of 36.28 and 37.26 seconds showed just how narrow the margin for error had become. Clearly, every second mattered in this test of pressure and precision.

However, several athletes fell short of three bends. For instance, Cathal McNally and Gerard Buckley each completed just two bars. Still, they showed resilience in what proved to be a brutal start to the competition.

🪵 Event 2 — Incline Log Press (140kg for Reps, 75s Cap)

Cillein Groom — 13 reps
2T. Ruairi O’Hagan — 12 reps
2T. Daniel McElroy — 12 reps
Dillon Doyle — 11 reps
5T. Jack Harkin — 10 reps
5T. Cathal McNally — 10 reps
Ivan Gannon — 8 reps
8T. Jamie McNamara — 7 reps
8T. Ray Foley — 7 reps
Angelo Iannetta — 2 reps
Matt Pollard — 1 rep
12T. Gerard Buckley — no lift
12T. Jordan Breen — no lift
12T. Shaun Diver — no lift
12T. Kyle McGowan — no lift
12T. Gavin McNamee — no lift

Following the opener, the log press brought upper body dominance into play. As expected, Cillein Groom thrived here with 13 crisp reps. Not surprisingly, he took the top spot again.

At the same time, both Ruairi O’Hagan and Daniel McElroy tied for second. In total, they managed 12 reps each, keeping the leaderboard battle intense. Significantly, their consistency started to show.

On the other hand, the event exposed a clear gap. Indeed, five athletes failed to press a single rep. Because of that, their chances of podium contention began to fade.

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🚛 Event 3 — Truck Arm-Over-Arm Pull (7,500kg x 20m, 75s Cap)

Cillein Groom — 44.20s
Daniel McElroy — 44.50s
Ruairi O’Hagan — 45.59s
Gavin McNamee — 52.13s
Gerard Buckley — 52.82s
Matt Pollard — 53.38s
Shaun Diver — 54.26s
Kyle McGowan — 54.45s
Cathal McNally — 55.50s
Jack Harkin — 59.50s
Ivan Gannon — 64.32s
Jordan Breen — 65.75s
Ray Foley — 18.45m
Angelo Iannetta — 18.20m
Jamie McNamara — 13.20m
Dillon Doyle — 11.05m

Next came the grueling truck pull—a pure test of power and grit. As the rope tensed, Cillein Groom surged forward with a 44.20-second finish. In doing so, he once again proved his all-around dominance.

Similarly, Daniel McElroy delivered under pressure. With a 44.50-second time, he remained neck-and-neck with the top contenders. Likewise, Ruairi O’Hagan’s 45.59 was just enough to stay in the fight.

By contrast, others began to slip. For example, Jamie McNamara only reached 13.20 meters. Consequently, a single weak event now threatened to unravel earlier gains.

🚗 Event 4 — Car Deadlift Hold (300kg for Time)

Jamie McNamara — 104.21s
Cillein Groom — 102.84s
Jordan Breen — 77.39s
Ivan Gannon — 74.59s
Ruairi O’Hagan — 73.55s
Gerard Buckley — 72.47s
Angelo Iannetta — 68.06s
Kyle McGowan — 64.50s
Matt Pollard — 64.26s
Jack Harkin — 52.81s
Daniel McElroy — 48.32s
Dillon Doyle — 44.32s
Ray Foley — 43.41s
Cathal McNally — 39.60s
Shaun Diver — 30.17s
Gavin McNamee — 12.50s

Then came the static hold—the ultimate mental battle. Incredibly, Jamie McNamara led the charge with a 104.21-second hold. As a result, he vaulted back into relevance.

Soon after, Groom continued his top-tier performance. His 102.84-second hold kept him well in podium contention. Additionally, Jordan Breen and Ivan Gannon both crossed the 70-second mark.

Unfortunately, others faltered. Specifically, Dillon Doyle held for only 44.32 seconds, and Gavin McNamee lasted just 12.50. Ultimately, this event widened the gap between the leaders and the pack.

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🧱 Event 5 — Loading Race (90–130kg Implements x5, 90s Cap)

Daniel McElroy — 5 implements in 45.92s
Ruairi O’Hagan — 5 in 46.61s
Matt Pollard — 5 in 64.54s
Cillein Groom — 4 in 31.16s
Ray Foley — 4 in 45.81s
Jack Harkin — 4 in 47.33s
Cathal McNally — 4 in 48.43s
Gerard Buckley — 4 in 50.88s
Shaun Diver — 4 in 66.09s
Ivan Gannon — 4 in 68.50s
Jordan Breen — 4 in 68.93s
Dillon Doyle — 3 in 37.49s
Jamie McNamara — 3 in 39.85s
Angelo Iannetta — 3 in 47.85s
Kyle McGowan — 3 in 49.54s
Gavin McNamee — no lift

To close out the contest, the loading race demanded speed and stamina. Impressively, Daniel McElroy completed all five implements in just 45.92 seconds. Consequently, he finished on a strong note.

Shortly after, Ruairi O’Hagan followed with a 46.61-second run. Because of his consistency all day, this kept him firmly in the hunt. In contrast, Matt Pollard also finished all five but took over a minute.

Meanwhile, others failed to complete the full set. For instance, Cillein Groom only loaded four. Despite that, his earlier dominance kept him near the top. In the end, podium positions came down to tenths of a second.

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The 2025 Ireland’s Strongest Man contest took place on May 5 in Belfast. First, 16 athletes gathered to face five tough events testing power and endurance. Then, the challenges ranged from Bar Bending to the Loading Race, pushing competitors to their limits. Meanwhile, Ruairi O’Hagan showed steady dominance and clinched the overall title. Finally, Cillein Groom and Daniel McElroy rounded out the podium, highlighting Ireland’s top strength talent.

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