Team Northern Ireland celebrated a remarkable achievement at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, surpassing the 150 medal milestone with a total of 16 medals: three golds, four silvers, and nine bronzes, bringing their overall tally to 158 medals. This marks the second-highest medal count in the history of the Commonwealth Games for Northern Ireland.

Key highlights of the competition included:

• Kate O'Connor dominating the heptathlon.
• Boxer Jon McConnell securing a prestigious gold medal.
• The men's pairs final in bowls concluded with Gary Kelly and Adam McKeown claiming victory.

Historically, Northern Ireland has participated in nearly every Commonwealth Games since its inception in 1930. Their first medals came in 1934, with the men's fours team winning silver in bowls. Despite a challenging period in the late 1930s and post-World War II, the team rebounded in 1954, claiming their first two gold medals.

Notable achievements include:

• 1970: Dame Mary Peters won two golds in the pentathlon and shot put.
• 1994: A record-setting five gold medals were secured, showcasing the strength of Northern Irish athletes.
• 2010: A memorable year with three boxing golds from Michael Conlan, Paddy Barnes, and Eamonn O'Kane.
• 2022: The most successful Games to date with seven golds, including victories from Aidan Walsh and Bethany Firth.

Boxing has emerged as the standout sport, with Northern Irish boxers winning 49% of all Commonwealth medals. The first gold came in 1958, and the landmark 150th medal was also achieved in the ring. Bowls followed closely, with Kelly and McKeown adding to the sport's impressive tally of 25 medals, including six golds.

The numbers tell a powerful story of resilience and success for Northern Ireland on the Commonwealth stage.