BATTLE OF THE BOYNE 2026

Battle of the Boyne is a unique 3-lift powerlifting event where all competitors lift against each other by removing age and weight categories. The Glossbrenner co-efficient determines the overall winner, making for a more competitive and exciting competition. Competitors will battle it out for the prestigious and highly sought-after champion of champions' swords.

EVENT DETAILS

Battle of the Boyne 2026

Date: 22/8/26

Venue: Boyneside Gym Drogheda, Co.Louth A92AY26

Entry Fee: €100

Refunds: No refunds! Once you enter this event, you are taking one of the limited places. Under no circumstances will refunds be given.

Athlete limit:50

Weigh-in details:

- 21/8/26

- 24hr weigh-ins only

- Weigh-in 1: 9.30am -10.30am

- Weigh-in 2: 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm

- No same-day weigh-ins.

Awards will be based on entries

- No age points apply

- Full Power

- Overall Equipped

- Overall Raw

- Male | Female

- Single Bench Press (10 Places Available)

- Single Deadlift (10 Places Available)

*Single Lift awards depend on entries

Spectator fee: €5

Children: Free

Lifting Starts: 9.30 am

On-street parking €3 per day outside the venue

Competition Details

- Battle of the Boyne is an open competition. Age and weight categories do not apply. Everyone competes against each other, and a coefficient determines the winner.

- Minimum entry requirements. You must have competed in a powerlifting competition and results posted on Open Powerlifting.

- Irish lifters will need a 2026 IPO Membership to lift at this event.

- International lifters will need to be members of their national WPC federation.

- Federation membership can not be purchased on the day. All lifters must have a membership at least ten days before the event.

- We encourage all lifting enthusiasts to come and support this event.