Weightlifting Ireland

📣 TICKET ALERT: Commonwealth Games 2026! 🏋️‍♀️🇮🇪
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We’ve secured tickets for the Commonwealth Games weightlifting sessions in Glasgow this July exclusively for our members! With Irish athletes and coaches on the qualification pathway, we want to bring that legendary Irish support to the stage. Let's get a massive crowd behind our team! 💚
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Event Details:
📍 SEC Armadillo, Glasgow
📅 26th – 30th July 2026
🎟️ £45 (Approx. €52)

👉 How to apply: Complete the ticket request form via the link here : [ https://weightliftingireland.com/cwg-ticket-request-form-2026/ ]
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⚠️ Please note: Completing the form does not guarantee allocation. If oversubscribed, tickets will be allocated randomly to ensure fairness. Please only apply if you are serious about purchasing.

CWG -Ticket Request Form | (2026) Weightlifting Ireland is delighted to announce that we have secured tickets for the Commonwealth Games weightlifting sessions in Glasgow this July exclusively for our membership! With a number of Irish athletes and coaches currently on the qualification pathway, we want to ensure they have the best....

Sport Ireland Institute Webinars: Optimising Sleep in Sport
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Sleep is one of the most critical tools for performance and recovery. To help our community get the most out of their rest, the Sport Ireland Institute is hosting two online webinars on Optimising Sleep in Sport, led by experts Dr. Michelle Biggins and Dr. Rónán Doherty.

There are two tailored sessions available – one for coaches and one for athletes.
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Session 1: Supporting Athletes and Yourself
For Coaches & Performance Staff
Date: 27th May 2026
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
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Session 2: What to Focus On
For Athletes
Date: 28th May 2026
Time: 7:30pm – 8:30pm
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For more information and sign up links : [ https://weightliftingireland.com/event/sleep-webinars-optimising-sport-si-2026/ ]

Sleep Webinars - Optimising Sport | (SI) - 2026 Sport Ireland Institute Webinars: Optimising Sleep in Sport — Sleep is one of the most critical tools for performance and recovery. To help our community get the most out of their rest, the Sport Ireland Institute is hosting two online webinars on Optimising Sleep in Sport, led by experts Dr. Mich...

(EWF) European Senior Championships – 2026 | (Results)
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Venue: Batumi, Georgia
Dates: 19th – 26th, April – 2026
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Congratulations to all the athletes and coaches who participated to make this event possible! ☘️
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Full results here : [ https://weightliftingireland.com/ewf-european-senior-championships-2026-results/ ]

(EWF) European Senior Championships – 2026 | (Results) Venue: Batumi, GeorgiaDates: 19th – 26th, April – 2026 - Results (ALL) – Congratulations to all the athletes and coaches who participated to make this event possible!

We're looking forward to supporting this event again tomorrow! 💪🏽

Community Coach Academy (WIS)
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Dates: June, 26th & 28th – 2026 / (9:30am – 4:30pm)
Venue: Ursuline College, Co. Sligo
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Weightlifting Ireland are delighted to partner with Sligo Sport and Recreation partnership to launch the Women in Sport Community Coach Academy this June.

The Academy aims to develop and support the qualification of new Weightlifting Ireland licensed coaches who will play a vital role in the growth and development of community and WIS programmes. Graduates will be provided with training, mentorship and skills to equip them with the confidence and knowledge needed to foster participation, inclusivity and long term engagement in weightlifting in their community.
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Sport Ireland / Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership
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For more information & the sign up link🔗: [ https://weightliftingireland.com/event/community-coach-academy-wis-2026/ ]

Community Coach Academy (WIS) | (2026) Community Coach Academy (WIS) -- Dates: June, 26th & 28th - 2026 / (9:30am - 4:30pm) Venue: Ursuline College, Co. Sligo -- SIGN UP LINK: [ HERE ] -- Weightlifting Ireland are delighted to partner with Sligo Sport and Recreation partnership to launch the Women in Sport Community Coach Academy this Ju...

| Connacht Open Championships - 2026 | 🇮🇪
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⚠️⚠️UPDATED!⚠️⚠️
Schedule & Start List :📣
🗓️: Saturday, 23rd & Sunday, 24th : May
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📍 SATURDAY Sessions (5):
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Group 1 / (Female)
Weigh In @ 07:00am-08:00am
Session Start @ 09:00am
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Group 2 / (Male)
Weigh In @ 09:00am-10:00am
Session Start @ 11:00am
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Group 3 / (Female)
Weigh In @ 11:15am-12:15pm
Session Start @ 1:15pm

Group 4 / (Male)
Weigh In @ 1:15pm-2:15pm
Session Start @ 3:15pm
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Group 5 / (Female)
Weigh In @ 3:30pm-4:30pm
Session Start @ 5:30pm
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📍 SUNDAY Sessions (5):
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Group 1 / (Female)
Weigh In @ 07:00am-08:00am
Session Start @ 09:00am
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Group 2 / (Male)
Weigh In @ 09:00am-10:00am
Session Start @ 11:00am
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Group 3 / (Female)
Weigh In @ 11:00am-12:00noon
Session Start @ 1:00pm

Group 4 / (Male)
Weigh In @ 1:00pm-2:00pm
Session Start @ 3:00pm
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Group 5 / (Male)
Weigh In @ 3:15pm-4:15pm
Session Start @ 5:15pm
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⚠Please Note:✍🏽
◾All participants/attendees - athletes, coaches & officials MUST be members of Weightlifting Ireland for 2026.
◾Coaches must be a registered Level 1 Coach, have Safeguarding L1, be Garda Vetted and a member of WI.
◾Passport required for weigh in (no passport/valid ID - no records, ranking or participation).
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MASSIVE thanks to all the coaches and athletes who have entered this competition and best of luck!💪🏼
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Any questions or concerns please email us at : [[email protected]] 📧 |

IWF World Junior Championships - 2026!🇮🇪
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Zak Taggart will be our only athlete to represent Weightlifting Ireland in Ismailia, Egypt at the World Junior Championships.👏🏻
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You can watch Zak lifting live tomorrow on the page. 📺 / LINK IN BIO!🔗 👆🏻
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09:30 (🇪🇬) / 07:30 (🇮🇪)
06/05/2025
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Best of luck Zak!🍀

Cup of the Blue Swords – 2026
“Pokal der Blauen Schwerter – Meißen Cup”
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Venue: Meißen – Germany
Date: 26th of September, 2026
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⚠️ Expressions of Interest: Coaching Team ⚠️
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For more information & EOI link : [ https://weightliftingireland.com/event/pokal-der-blauen-schwerter-cup-of-the-blue-swords-2026/ ]

"Pokal der Blauen Schwerter" / Cup of the Blue Swords - 2026 Cup of the Blue Swords – 2026 "Pokal der Blauen Schwerter - Meißen Cup" — Venue: Meißen - Germany Date: 26th of September, 2026 Expression of Interest : [ HERE ] Competition Info : [ HERE ] Preliminary Entry: 31st of July, 2026 — Expressions

Safeguarding Courses - 2026! 🚸
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Safeguarding 1 - “Child Welfare & Protection in Sport”
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June, 11th @ 6pm-9pm
Online via Zoom 💻
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*[Open to non-members also!]
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Sign up options via JustGo or Eventbrite! 🎟️
For more information - LINK : [ https://weightliftingireland.com/event/safeguarding-1-wi-june-2026/ ] 🔗

Wondering what to expect at MayFest?
Over the next couple of weeks we will be highlighting the different sports that you will find there.
First up is the super popular weightlifting. Weightlifting Ireland will be on hand for a drop in session on Saturday 16th May at UCD.
Get your tickets for the day on the Vision Sports website - https://visionsports.ie/event/mayfest-2026/
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(FISU) World University Championships – 2026
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Venue: Doha, Qatar
Dates: 8th – 12th September, 2026
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⚠️EOI Deadline : May, 3rd - 2026!⚠️
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To be considered for selection as an athlete or coach, please fill out the EOI form : [ https://weightliftingireland.com/event/fisu-world-university-championships-2026/ ]

(FISU) World University Championships - 2026 (FISU) World University Championships - 2026 — Venue: Doha, Qatar Dates: 8th – 12th September, 2026 — Athletes Selected:   — Preliminary Entry: 8th June, 2026 QF Totals & Procedures: [ HERE ] Competition Information : [ HERE ] Expression of Interest (EOI) Form : [