Irish strongman Pa O'Dwyer, five-time national champion and UK’s Strongest Man winner, has died at 41.

Pa O'Dwyer, a 41-year-old Irish strongman and five-time Ireland’s Strongest Man champion, has died, prompting an outpouring of tributes. Known as the "Limerick Lion," he made history in 2018 as the first Irishman to win the UK’s Strongest Man title and competed in the World’s Strongest Man event in 2020. A beloved figure in the strength sports community, O'Dwyer was celebrated for his charisma, humor, and family devotion. No official cause of death has been released. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over £73,000 to support his partner Layna and their three children.