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Liam Beville shares his story at the Active Disability Ireland Conference

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Liam Beville shares his story at the Active Disability Ireland Conference. Liam Beville pictured with Sports announcer, Joanne Murphy. Photo via Linkedin

Limerick’s Liam Beville took to the stage at the Active Disability Ireland Conference to share his impactful story of resilience

Limerick’s Liam Beville took to the stage at the Active Disability Ireland Conference to deliver an impactful personal reflection. Photo via Linkedin

Limerick’s Liam Beville took to the stage at the Active Disability Ireland Conference to deliver an impactful personal reflection which left a lasting impression on those in attendance.

The Guinness World Record holder and World and European medalist spoke openly about his experience as a person with a disability competing in mainstream powerlifting competitions. 

Liam offered an insight into the resilience, courage, and mindset which motivated him and shaped his incredible career.


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Speaking on the day, Liam shared, “I spoke about trauma, resilience, recovery, and the journey that took me from near-fatal injury in my teens to becoming a Guinness World Record-holding powerlifter at sixty. The response from the audience was extraordinary”, adding, “it was clear that the themes of perseverance, inclusion, and challenging expectations resonated deeply with those in attendance.”

Liam’s achievements have shown the importance of visibility and representation for everybody within sport, Active disability Ireland shared their delight with having Liam as a speaker on the day, saying, “We are thrilled to have Liam join us as an Active Disability Ireland Ambassador, and we look forward to collaborating together to drive visibility, participation, and inclusion.”

Liam Beville shares his story at the Active Disability Ireland Conference. Photo via Linkedin

A Thomondgate native, Liam’s journey to powerlifting began following an accident when the Limerick man saved his friend from being hit by a speeding car, but ended up injuring himself with doctors saying he was lucky to have been mid-air when struck or the accident could have been fatal.

Liam met Limerick strong man, Jimmy Butler, while going through his rehabilitation following months in hospital and six months in a wheelchair. It was that meeting which brought him to Garryowen Weightlifting Club, and he has never looked back since.

Recently, Liam was honoured with a Civic Reception from the Mayor of Dublin, which he says was “deeply meaningful” to him.

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