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24 Nov 2025

Carndonagh man sets his sights Stateside after Ireland’s Strongest Firefighter win

Carndonagh firefighter Liam Shiels plans on travelling to the USA early next year to represent Ireland in the World's Strongest Firefighter competition in Columbus, Ohio

Carndonagh man sets his sights Stateside after Ireland’s Strongest Firefighter win

Carndonagh firefighter Liam Shiels. Photo: Donegal Firefighters Association - DFA Facebook

Carndonagh firefighter Liam Shiels is heading to the USA after winning Ireland’s Strongest Firefighter in Dublin recently.

Liam plans on travelling to the USA early next year to represent Ireland in the World's Strongest Firefighter competition in Columbus, Ohio, hosted by Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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Donegal Firefighters Association - DFA shared: “Many congratulations Liam and the best of luck going forward.”

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