About this Event
After you pay the entry fee a memeber of our team will contact you to take your competition details.
Venue: Boyneside Gym, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 AY26
Date: Sunday, 26th April 2026
Entry Fee: €100
Athlete Cap: 50 lifters
Spectators: €5 | Children: Free
Battle of the Barbelles is an all-female powerlifting competition built to celebrate, empower, and showcase women in strength sport.
Whether this is your first ever competition or you’re a seasoned lifter chasing big numbers, this platform is designed to give you a professional, supportive, and unforgettable competition experience.
This isn’t just another meet.
It’s a day dedicated to women’s strength, confidence, and community.
Divisions & Lifts
Lifting Categories
Full Power – Squat, Bench Press & Deadlift
Single Lift Events:
Bench Press Only
Deadlift Only
Equipment Classes
Raw
Classic Raw
Single Ply
Multi Ply
Unlimited
Awards & Prizes
Best Overall Lifters (Glossbrenner Formula) Depending entries per category.
Top 3 in Every Division
Weigh-Ins
Saturday, 25th April 2026
Weigh-in 1: 10:00am – 11:00am
Weigh-in 2: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday, 26th April 2026
Weigh-in : 8:00am – 9:00am
Lifting begins: 10:00am
Final lifting schedule will be released closer to the event.
Federation & Rules
This is an IPO / AIPO sanctioned competition.
Federation Membership
Irish lifters: Must hold a valid 2026 IPO membership
Memberships cannot be purchased on the day.
All memberships must be active at least 10 days before the event
Equipment & Platform
Competition combo rack
Walk-out squats
Squat bar, power bar and deadlift bar.
Registration
Entry closes: 1st April 2026 or when full
🚫 No refunds. Once you register, you are taking one of the limited competition places. Entries are strictly non-refundable under all circumstances.
🎥 Livestream will be availablefor those who cannot attend
although we encourage all lifting enthusiasts, families, and supporters to come and be part of the atmosphere.
🤍 More Than a Competition
Battle of the Barbelles is about more than totals and medals.
It’s about:
First platforms
Big breakthroughs
Confidence built under the bar
Women supporting women
And creating a standard of competition that
lifters are proud to be part of.
Come lift.
Come compete.
Come be part of a community built on strength.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boyneside Gym, Drogheda, Ireland
EUR 100.00
