Midlands Strength Gym Longford set to host Republic of Ireland's Strongest Man

The Republic of Ireland's Strongest Man will take place this Saturday at Midlands Strength in Longford, which has been described as 'huge' for the local gym.

The event, which is set to begin at 12-noon, is a qualifier for the prestigious Ultimate Irelands Strongest Man that will be televised and held at Crumlin Road Gaol in Belfast in May 2027.

April Dardis, the co-owner and strength coach, and strength and conditioning coach, and nutrition coach at Midlands Strength alongside partner David Harrington, said there will be free entry and an outdoor truck pull competition, which will be great for spectators.

There will be 10 athletes competing and they are all among the strongest men in in the country.

April has encouraged local people to come and watch Ireland's strongest athletes battle it out.

She said, "It is really the top athletes in the country that will be competing.

"To be able to host a competition of this calibre is huge for Midlands Strength."

The events include the 'Max log' -starting at 120kg, the 'Yoke' -max distance 350kg, 'Arm Over Arm Truck Pull', the 'Husafell Sandbag Carry' and the 'Car Deadlift Hold'.

April stated Glenn Ross, a five times UK Strongest Man and three times Britain's Strongest Man winner owns Ultimate Strongman and he will be attending the Republic of Ireland's Strongest Man event.

April said competitors who progress from the national in event in Longford and qualify for Ultimate Irelands Strongest Man in Belfast next year will also have an opportunity to qualify for Ultimate UKs Strongman.

Peter Hanley Motors have generously sponsored two cars for the car deadlift hold.

The strongman strength event involves an athlete lifting the front or back end of a vehicle (or a specialised car-lift apparatus) and holds it at the top lockout position for the maximum time.