2025 Ireland’s Strongest Woman Official Results

The 2025 Ireland’s Strongest Woman (ISW) competition took place on March 16, 2025, in Galway, Ireland. The event featured a fierce showdown across multiple weight divisions. Athletes competed in the Open, Masters, U64KG, U73KG, and U82KG categories.

In the Open division, three elite athletes battled it out for the top spot. Gemma Moore claimed victory with 12.5 points out of a possible 15. She dominated the five-event series, which included Max Axle, Deadlift for Reps, Duck Walk Power Stairs, Farmer’s Hold, and Sandbag Carry.

Moreover, Moore’s consistency across the events set her apart. She finished strong in Max Axle and Deadlift for Reps, securing key points early on. Her performance in the Duck Walk Power Stairs and Farmer’s Hold further solidified her position at the top.

Ultimately, Moore’s strategic approach and resilience through each event led her to victory. Her triumph capped off a competitive day, where Ireland’s strongest women showcased their impressive strength and skill.

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2025 Ireland’s Strongest Woman Results

Here are the results for each division:

Open Division

Gemma Moore — 12.5 points
Aisling Cunningham — 10 points
Nicole McMillan — 7.5 points

Master Division

Gail McComiskey — 8 points
Michell Pilkington — 4 points

U64KG Division

Eilis McGrath — 24 points
Maeve Frawley — 22 points
Jessica Andrews — 20 points
Vikki McCrory — 17 points
Niamh Magner — 12.5 points
Linda Long — 9.5 points

U73KG Division

Megan Jennings — 12.5 points
Maria Efimenko — 9.5 points
Mairead McCormack — 4 points

U82KG Division

Jade Harkin — 12.5 points
Sorcha Foy — 8 points
Sharon Williamson — 7.5 points

In the Open Division, Gemma Moore dominated with 12.5 points. Aisling Cunningham followed closely with 10 points, while Nicole McMillan finished with 7.5 points.

The Master Division saw Gail McComiskey emerge with 8 points, ahead of Michell Pilkington who scored 4 points. In the U64KG Division, Eilis McGrath secured 24 points, edging out Maeve Frawley with 22 points, and Jessica Andrewswho claimed 20 points.

Vikki McCrory completed the top four with 17 points. In the U73KG Division, Megan Jennings topped with 12.5 points, followed by Maria Efimenko with 9.5 points, and Mairead McCormack at 4 points. Lastly, in the U82KG Division, Jade Harkin led with 12.5 points, with Sorcha Foy and Sharon Williamson finishing with 8 and 7.5 points, respectively.

2025 Ireland’s Strongest Woman Event Results

Open Division

Max Axle

Gemma Moore — 90 kg (T-first)
Nicole McMillan — 90 kg (T-first)
Aisling Cunningham — 85 kg

Deadlift for Reps

Aisling Cunningham — 190 kg, 12 reps
Gemma Moore — 190 kg, 9 reps
Nicole McMillan — 190 kg, 4 reps

Duck Walk Power Stairs

Aisling Cunningham — 5 implements in 15.4 seconds
Gemma Moore — 5 implements in 16.63 seconds
Nicole McMillan — 5 implements in 22.2 seconds

Farmer’s Hold

Gemma Moore — 55.6 seconds
Nicole McMillan — 47.19 seconds
Aisling Cunningham — 44.2 seconds

Sandbag Carry

Gemma Moore — 76.4 meters
Aisling Cunningham — 57.2 meters
Nicole McMillan — 43.2 meters

In the Open Division, the Max Axle event saw Gemma Moore and Nicole McMillan both lift 90 kg, securing a shared first place. Aisling Cunningham lifted 85 kg, finishing in third.

The Deadlift for Reps event witnessed Aisling Cunningham pushing through 190 kg for 12 reps, outperforming Moore, who achieved 9 reps, and McMillan with 4 reps. Duck Walk Power Stairs followed with Cunningham completing 5 implements in 15.4 seconds, ahead of Moore’s 16.63 seconds and McMillan’s 22.2 seconds.

Finally, the Farmer’s Hold saw Gemma Moore hold for 55.6 seconds, with McMillan and Cunningham trailing with 47.19 and 44.2 seconds, respectively. Sandbag Carry proved challenging as Moore managed 76.4 meters, while Cunningham reached 57.2 meters, and McMillan struggled with 43.2 meters.

Master Division

Max Axle

Gail McComiskey — no lift
Michell Pilkington — no lift

Deadlift for Reps

Gail McComiskey — 170 kg, 2 reps
Michell Pilkington — 150 kg, 4 reps

Duck Walk Power Stairs

Gail McComiskey — 5 implements in 19.13 seconds
Michell Pilkington — 5 implements in 42.8 seconds

Farmer’s Hold

Gail McComiskey — 29.38 seconds
Michell Pilkington — 26.1 seconds

Sandbag Carry

Gail McComiskey — 97.3 meters
Michell Pilkington — 1 meter

U64KG Division

Max Axle

Eilis McGrath — 65 kg (T-first)
Maeve Frawley — 65 kg (T-first)
Jessica Andrews — 65 kg (T-first)
Niamh Magner — 55 kg (T-fourth)
Linda Long — 55 kg (T-fourth)
Vikki McCrory — 50 kg

Deadlift for Reps

Eilis McGrath — 160 kg, 10 reps
Vikki McCrory — 160 kg, 5 reps
Jessica Andrews — 160 kg, 2 reps
Linda Long — 160 kg, 1 rep
Niamh Magner — 140 kg, 3 reps
Maeve Frawley — 140 kg, 1 rep

Duck Walk Power Stairs

Maeve Frawley — 5 implements in 18.82 seconds
Eilis McGrath — 5 implements in 21.36 seconds
Jessica Andrews — 5 implements in 21.98 seconds
Niamh Magner — 5 implements in 25.3 seconds
Vikki McCrory — 5 implements in 28.78 seconds
Linda Long — 5 implements in 33.75 seconds

Farmer’s Hold

Jessica Andrews — 76.06 seconds
Vikki McCrory — 72.57 seconds
Maeve Frawley — 70.32 seconds
Eilis McGrath — 62.19 seconds
Niamh Magner — 40 seconds
Linda Long — 23.65 seconds

Sandbag Carry

Maeve Frawley — 104.2 meters
Eilis McGrath — 81.65 meters
Vikki McCrory — 80 meters
Niamh Magner — 75.25 meters
Linda Long — 70 meters
Jessica Andrews — 60 meters

The Max Axle event in the U64KG Division was a close competition, with Eilis McGrath, Maeve Frawley, and Jessica Andrews each lifting 65 kg. Niamh Magner and Linda Long managed 55 kg, while Vikki McCrory finished with 50 kg.

The Deadlift for Reps saw McGrath perform exceptionally, lifting 160 kg for 10 reps, while Frawley struggled with 140 kg for 1 rep. The Duck Walk Power Stairs had Maeve Frawley finish in 18.82 seconds, beating McGrath’s 21.36 seconds.

In the Farmer’s Hold, Andrews took the top spot with 76.06 seconds, closely followed by McCrory at 72.57 seconds. Frawley held for 70.32 seconds, while McGrath posted a time of 62.19 seconds. The Sandbag Carry was a defining moment as Frawley completed 104.2 meters, outpacing McGrath’s 81.65 meters.

U73KG Division

Max Axle

Megan Jennings — no result
Maria Efimenko — no result
Mairead McCormack — no result

Deadlift for Reps

Megan Jennings — 170 kg, 1 rep
Maria Efimenko — no lift
Mairead McCormack — no lift

Duck Walk Power Stairs

Megan Jennings — 5 implements in 28.32 seconds
Maria Efimenko — 5 implements in 33.23 seconds
Mairead McCormack — 2 implements in 60 seconds

Farmer’s Hold

Maria Efimenko — 57.07 seconds
Mairead McCormack — 54.87 seconds
Megan Jennings — 52.21 seconds

Sandbag Carry

Megan Jennings — 92.34 meters
Maria Efimenko — 87.4 meters
Mairead McCormack — no result

In the Max Axle, none of the athletes in the U73KG Division managed a successful lift. The Deadlift for Reps saw Megan Jennings perform admirably, completing 170 kg for 1 rep. Maria Efimenko and Mairead McCormack failed to lift.

The Duck Walk Power Stairs was an exciting contest as Jennings finished with 5 implements in 28.32 seconds. Efimenko followed with 33.23 seconds, while McCormack managed only 2 implements in 60 seconds.

In the Farmer’s Hold, Efimenko led with 57.07 seconds, followed by McCormack at 54.87 seconds. Jennings held for 52.21 seconds, securing third. In the Sandbag Carry, Jennings led with 92.34 meters, while Efimenko completed 87.4 meters. McCormack struggled, failing to complete the carry.

U82KG Division

Max Axle

Jade Harkin — 70 kg (T-first)
Sharon Williamson — 70 kg (T-first)
Sorcha Foy — 65 kg

Deadlift for Reps

Sorcha Foy — 160 kg, 3 reps
Jade Harkin — 160 kg, 1 rep
Sharon Williamson — no lift

Duck Walk Power Stairs

Sharon Williamson — 5 implements in 24.49 seconds
Jade Harkin — 5 implements in 27.26 seconds
Sorcha Foy — 3 implements in 22.43 seconds

Farmer’s Hold

Jade Harkin — 29.07 seconds
Sorcha Foy — 9.65 seconds
Sharon Williamson — no lift

Sandbag Carry

Jade Harkin — 102 meters
Sharon Williamson — 100 meters
Sorcha Foy — 94.7 meters

The Max Axle event in the U82KG Division saw Jade Harkin and Sharon Williamson both lifting 70 kg, earning a shared first place. Sorcha Foy managed 65 kg, completing the top three.

In the Deadlift for Reps, Foy performed 160 kg for 3 reps, while Harkin completed 160 kg for 1 rep. Williamson failed to lift in this event. Duck Walk Power Stairs proved challenging, but Williamson finished 5 implements in 24.49 seconds, just ahead of Harkin at 27.26 seconds. Foy struggled with only 3 implements in 22.43 seconds.

The Farmer’s Hold showcased Harkin’s strength, as she held for 29.07 seconds, followed by Foy at 9.65 seconds. Williamson couldn’t complete the lift. Finally, in the Sandbag Carry, Harkin completed 102 meters, narrowly edging Williamson, who managed 100 meters. Foy finished with 94.7 meters.

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Overview

The 2025 Ireland’s Strongest Woman competition took place on March 16 in Galway, showcasing top athletes across multiple divisions. Gemma Moore dominated the Open Division with 12.5 points, securing victories in events like Max Axle, Deadlift for Reps, and Sandbag Carry. Meanwhile, in the Master Division, Gail McComiskey triumphed with 8 points. Eilis McGrath led the U64KG category, finishing first with 24 points. In the U73KG division, Megan Jennings claimed top honors with 12.5 points, while Jade Harkin led the U82KG division with 12.5 points. Overall, the competition highlighted strength and determination in Ireland’s strongest women.

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