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40th Anniversary of First Women Championships NYC 1980 40 years ago two young Irish women set off on a journey that changed the face of competitive judo for Irish women. We spoke with these women recently to reminisce about their life in judo in Ireland. Teresa Coughlan Teresa started judo at 10 years of ageRead more

At the end of this month it will be 40 years since the First Women’s World Judo Championships were held in New York City, USA.  The International Judo Federation will celebrate this historical event: To commemorate both the pioneering women who participated in the competition and all of the other people involved in the eventRead more

Job Vacancy – Performance Director – Irish Judo Association The Irish Judo Association is recruiting a Performance Director for the IJA High-Performance Programme. To this end, please find attached the Job Vacancy for the position of the Performance Director for the Irish Judo Association. Job Vacancy – Performance Director – Irish Judo AssociationRead more

  We know times are tough for our great sport – but if we stand Stronger Together we can achieve anything!Read more

Following the recent AGM 2020 for the Irish Judo Association, the European Judo Union interviewed Mr Seán Fleming & Mr Ciaran Ward. Details of the news article can be found below: European Judo Union News UpdateRead more

Zagreb Grand Prix 2019 The High Performance team of Megan Fletcher, Nathon Burns & Ben Fletcher along with coaches Luke Preston and Juergen Klinger head to Zagreb, Croatia on the 26th to 28th July to compete at the Zagreb Grand Prix. We wish you the very best of luck!Read more

This weekend is a busy weekend for International Judo Events. Following the European Games in Minsk, Nathon Burns and Megan Fletcher along with coach Ciaran Ward travel to Canada for the IJF Montreal Grand Prix. Nathon fights on Friday 5th July & Megan fights on Saturday 6th July, the event will be live streamed hereRead more

European Games – Minsk 2019 We wish the very best of luck to Nathon Burns & Megan Fletcher who compete at the European Games in Minsk this weekend. Nathon fights on Saturday & Megan fights on Sunday, we wish them the very best of luck. Unfortunately, Ben Fletcher has to withdraw this week due toRead more

IJF Grand Slam Baku 2019 Congratulations to Ben Fletcher on winning bronze at the Grand Slam in Baku Sunday 12th May 2019. Another excellent performance on the road to Tokyo 2020. Bronze – BenRead more

Following the very enjoyable and very successful EJU Improve Your Club Seminar on the 2nd & 3rd March with Mr Go Tsunoda, the EJU video is now available to view: EJU IYC Seminar Our thanks to the EJU & Sport Ireland for their support.    Read more