Erne Wrestling Club has quickly settled into its new training facility and kicked off the 2024/25 season in style at the weekend.

Fourteen of the club's athletes competed in the 2024 Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championships at the National Sports Arena in Dublin.

The team returned with an impressive haul of nine medals, including two Irish Champions.

It was a fantastic start to the season, especially given the tough competition in some highly populated weight categories.

Several junior athletes also challenged themselves by competing in the senior section, gaining valuable experience and lessons to bring back to the club.

The club also sent on their appreciation and thanks to coaches Bruce Irwin and Alex Edgar.

Results in full:

U13, 47kg Ben Edgar (silver)

U13, 47kg Finlay Bell (6th)

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U15, 51kg Marcus Gormley (6th)

U15, 53kg Naoise McManus GOLD – Irish champion.

U15, 61kg Jamie Edgar (4th)

U15, 68kg Ewan McDowell (4th)

U15, 70kg Joshua Warrington (silver)

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U17, 65kg Michael Whitley (bronze)

U17, 71kg Luca Whittaker (silver)

U17, 80kg Seth Donaghy (bronze)

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U20 70kg Tomás Gormley (gold) – Irish champion.

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Senior, 65kg Dylan Bogue (silver)

Senior, 74kg Mark Connor (13th)

Senior, 79kg Darragh Love (bronze)