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*Calling all Leinster or ex – Leinster Members* Leinster Judo Council are wanting any Leinster or ex-Leinster members who have an interest in keeping abreast of Leinster judo news to contact them at judoleinster@gmail.com.Read more

The All Ireland Schools 2023 took place last Saturday, June 3rd at the National Indoor Arena and what a great day of Judo it was! Thank you to all who participated and also to all volunteers, referees, table officials and coaches who help to make these events run smoothly. The results for the All IrelandRead more

After reviewing the Junior numbers in the last three events, and in particular, the All-Ireland Schools Event 2022, a decision was made not to host a Junior Category in the All-Ireland Schools Event 2023 following an assessment of the Junior numbers from those previous events. The Association had some very disappointed judoka & parents afterRead more

May 2023 The Irish Judo Association have a job opening for National Performance Pathway Coach. All information about the role can be found through the following links: National Performance Pathway Coach – Job Description  National Performance Pathway Coach – Application Form Application Process: The closing date for receipt of the application is Tuesday 23rd ofRead more

May 2023 The Irish Judo Association have a job opening for National Lead Performance Coach. All information about the role can be found through the following links: National Lead Performance Coach – Job Description National Lead Performance Coach – Application Form Application Process: The closing date for receipt of the application is Tuesday 23rd ofRead more

May 2023 The Irish Judo Association have a job opening for a Performance Manager (Interim). All information about the role can be found through the following links: Performance Director (Interim) Application Process: Candidates should submit a cover letter together with their curriculum vitae and details of two Referees to: Mr Seán Fleming, President Irish JudoRead more

Re: Wins for 3rd Kyu and 2nd Kyu Some time ago the Grading Commission approved the recommendation that 3rd and 2nd Kyu could get the two wins necessary for promotion to next grade by winning in major competitions as well as national gradings. These wins, whether by ippon, Wazari, Hansoku Make etc will only countRead more

Please see below points won and KYU grade wins from the NI Open 2023 as outlined by the Chair Grading Commissioner, Harry McGuigan. Any queries about these points should be emailed to harry.mcguigan@irishjudoassociation.ie. Points won and KYU grade wins – N.I Open 2023Read more

Please see below the Entry List for the Swords Judo ‘Farewell’ Invitational 2023 which take place on Sunday 7th May 2023: Swords Judo ‘Farewell’ Invitational 2023 – ENTRY LIST. Can we please ask coaches, players and parents to check the entry list for any errors. Please email any notified errors immediately to leo.gibbons@irishjudoassociation.ieRead more

Lisa Garland RIP Lisa with her dad Donal   The Executive Committee, the Judo Office and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to Donal & Vivian Tannam and their family on the passing of their daughter Lisa. Donal is well known our judo circles through Wild Geese, Daigokan and DURead more