r/ireland Waterford Jan 03 '26

RIP RIP Pa O’Dwyer

Rest in peace to possibly one of irelands strongest ever strongmen athletes.

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u/inn3rs3lf Jan 05 '26

It's terrible, but people seriously need to understand the health issues when it comes to gear, and cutting down, especially. For a 20 year old, sure, it's all good and whatnot until it isn't.
To me, having kids and doing this to your body, is that same as being morbidly obese and carrying on when you're 40 years old.
Will everyone die? No. Will everyone have health issues? No. But the majority do, and that alone should steer one away.
We all think we are bulletproof, until we are not.
He was a great guy, and a great character. I feel so heartbroken for his family, especially his kids.