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Judging the Active Disability Services Awards 2026
I am pleased to confirm that I will serve as a judge for the Active Disability Ireland Services Awards 2026, taking place on Wednesday, 24th June at the Athlone Springs Hotel. This year’s theme, Leading by Example, is not symbolic — it sets a clear expectation around leadership, standards, and the willingness to challenge outdated

Lead with Inclusion
Lead with inclusion is not just a buzzword for people with disabilities – it is for everyone. It adds value to society, and a civilised society is measured by how it treats those who are disadvantaged. If you see something that goes against the grain of inclusion, it is your duty to speak up and

Honoured to Speak on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Active Disability Ireland National Conference – Speaking as Ambassador on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities On 3rd December – the International Day of Persons with Disabilities – I had the honour of speaking at the Active Disability Ireland National Conference, Influencing & Challenging. As an official Brand Ambassador, it was a privilege to

Liam Beville Guinness Record Holder

Is Liam Beville the World’s Most Underrated Athlete?
While the title of “the most underrated athlete in the world” is subjective, Liam Beville’s career offers one of the strongest cases in modern sport. His achievements place him among the most exceptional strength athletes of his era, yet he remains far less globally recognised than competitors in more commercial or mainstream sports. Liam Beville

Ireland Greatest Deadlifter

Liams Story – What People Are Saying
As Featured by Guinness World Records “Liam Beville’s comeback story is worthy of a Hollywood movie.” – Guinness World Records At just 18, Liam Beville was struck by a stolen car in a head-on collision, leaving him with catastrophic injuries that required him to relearn how to walk. Through relentless determination, he rebuilt himself physically

Des Galligan and Liam Beville

Mayoral Reception Limerick
Mayor of Limerick hosts Mayoral Reception in recognition of Limerick sports stars On 24 September 2025 Mayor of Limerick, John Moran, hosted a Mayoral Reception at Merchants Quay, City Hall, celebrating the achievements of a number of Limerick sports teams and individuals who have excelled in their chosen fields. I was honoured to be one.

Liams Guinness World Record certificate

Liam Beville Featured by Guinness World Records
I’m honoured to be featured by Guinness World Records for my latest world record in deadlift. The article shares my journey from a devastating accident at 18 to becoming one of the strongest deadlifters in the world – holding six world records across four weight divisions. Read the full story on the official Guinness World

Liam Beville with his record deadlift of 285kg

Unbroken-The Liam Beville Story
Unbroken tells the story of Liam Beville, although disabled, Liam never entered disabled categories. He competed in able-bodied powerlifting, won world titles, set six simultaneous world records, and became the only powerlifter worldwide to hold a Guinness World Record for the heaviest conventional deadlift without strongman aids. His Guinness World Record is officially recognised under

Recognition from President Michael D. Higgins
In July 2025, I was deeply honoured to receive a personal letter of congratulations from the Office of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, acknowledging my achievements in powerlifting and the journey that brought me here. The letter, dated 30 July 2025 and signed by Anna Williams, Secretary General to the President, reads in