1st International Virtual Women’s Grand Prix – (2021)

Weightlifting Ireland are excited to announce we have entered 15 female athletes into the 1st International Virtual Women’s Grand Prix!

Athletes from six different affiliated clubs across the country expressed interest. It was great to see so many female athletes express interest to compete from Ulster, Leinster & Munster. In addition, the management team consists of mostly female volunteers. A Women In Sport (WIS) initiative run by women for women. Full team details below:

Athletes:

Flynn, Amy / (-55kg)
Copeland, Rebecca / (-55kg)
Hayes, Maria / (-59kg)
Quigley, Marina / (-59kg)
Crymble, Hannah / (-64kg)
Dwyer, Martha / (-64kg)
Barry, Gillian / (-64kg)
Robinson, Rebecca / (-64kg)
Vaughan, Liane / (-64kg)
Banville, Cliona / (-64kg)
Kelly, Emma / (-64kg)
Swan, Sarah / (-71kg)
Meenan, Abby / (-71kg)
Hoe, Isla / (-76kg)
Keane, Shauna / (-81kg)

Team Managers:

O’Malley, Vilma
McLarnon, Claire
Brown, Seán

If you would like more information or you would like to start weightlifting please contact: [email protected]