Tributes paid to ‘Limerick Lion’ Pa O'Dwyer after his sudden passing aged 40

Despite being nicknamed the ‘Limerick Lion’ for his sporting achievements, Mr O'Dwyer's proudest title was 'Dad'

Five-time Ireland’s Strongest Man winner, Pa O’Dwyer, encouraging Eoghan Darcy during his world record attempt. Picture: Donovan Mortell.

Tributes have been paid to five-time winner of Ireland's Strongest Man, Pa O’Dwyer, who tragically died on Saturday at the age of 40. 

Originally from Newcastle West, the father of three and former firefighter won Ireland’s Strongest Man five times, and was the second ever Irishman to win the UK’s Strongest Man competition.