PHOTOS Limerick Takes Centre Stage as Ireland’s Top Skateboarders Battle for All-Ireland Titles

Limerick was at the heart of Irish skateboarding on Saturday, August 8, as Mount Kennett Skatepark played host to the 2026 All Ireland Skateboarding Championships. Pictures: Conor Kenny

Skateboarding Stars Descend on Limerick for 2026 All Ireland Skateboarding Championships Showdown

Limerick was at the heart of Irish skateboarding on Saturday, August 8, as Mount Kennett Skatepark played host to the 2026 All Ireland Skateboarding Championships.

The prestigious 2026 All Ireland Skateboarding Championships event brought some of the country’s leading skateboarders to the city for a day of high-level competition, with competitors battling it out for national honours across a range of categories.

The championships are regarded as one of the biggest events on the Irish skateboarding calendar, providing an opportunity for the country’s top performers to showcase their talent, determination and creativity on the ramps and obstacles of the Mount Kennett facility.

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For spectators, there was no admission charge, allowing families, friends and skateboarding enthusiasts to experience the action and atmosphere of one of Ireland’s premier skateboarding events.

The championship also has a strong connection with Limerick. The event first took place at Mount Kennett in 2010 and has grown considerably since then, developing into an important fixture for the Irish skateboarding community.

Saturday’s competition featured skateboarders from across the country, with categories designed to reflect the different age groups and demographics within the sport. The programme included under-12s, women and LGBTQ+ competitors aged 13 and over, men’s 13-17, men’s 18+ and a mixed 30+ category.

Cian Eades from Limerick came 1st place in the over 30s+, while Joe Hill from Derry came 2nd and Dave Hurley from Limerick came 3rd place.

In the over 18 category, Ross Doyle from Cork came 1st, with Shane San Augustine from Dublin coming 2nd and Eoin Hegarty placing 3rd.

The championships provided an opportunity for both established competitors and emerging talent to take to the park and compete at national level.

Mount Kennett, located beside the popular Urban Beach at Steamboat Quay, provided a vibrant setting for the competition, with the event forming part of a busy weekend of sport and activity across Limerick.

The All-Ireland Championships were also part of Limerick’s wider Summer in the City programme, which featured a packed schedule of sporting, cultural and community events throughout August.

With skateboarding continuing to grow in popularity in Ireland, events such as the All-Ireland Championships are playing an important role in giving competitors opportunities to develop their skills and compete at the highest level.

The Irish Skateboarding Association also works to promote the development of skateboarding throughout the country, including advocating for high-quality skateparks, supporting local communities and helping Irish skateboarders progress towards competing on the international stage.

For Limerick, hosting the championships was another welcome opportunity to put the city firmly on the national sporting map — while giving the public the chance to see some of Ireland’s best skateboarders in action.

With national titles on the line and the next generation of Irish skating talent coming through, Mount Kennett once again proved to be a fitting home for one of the country’s biggest skateboarding events.

Speaking about the event, co-organiser, Roy O’Halloran said, “The event was a monumental achievement for the Irish Skateboarding Association, being able to showcase the talent, diversity and inclusion within the culture of skateboarding. We will continue working toward growing the ISA with the goal of being recognised by Sport Ireland and offering a positive space for young people to explore their interest in skateboarding as a sport across Ireland.”

PICTURES: CONNOR KENNY