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Paddy (Stinger) Ryan – RIP The Executive Committee and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to the Ryan family, wife Marie, his daughters Lorraine and Yvonne, sons Pat, Paul and Derek, his nine grandchildren, his extended family and his many friends on the passing of Paddy Stinger Ryan formerly ofRead more

National Grading – 11th October 2020 – Cancelled Please note the National Grading scheduled is cancelled. The IJA announce the next National Grading that takes place will have the entry fee reduced by 50% to €20.00. We hope to schedule our 2021 dates with Phibblestown later this year.Read more

Further to the NPHET advice and Government announcement on Thursday evening 24th September 2020 in relation to Covid-19 measures being introduced in Donegal under Level 3 of the Living with Covid-19 Plan – see link: https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0924/1167306-covid-donegal/ Please be advised that judo clubs in the County of Donegal are instructed to close as of midnight FridayRead more

Further to the NPHET advice and Government announcement on Friday evening 18th September 2020 in relation to Covid-19 measures being introduced in Dublin under Level 3 of the Living with Covid-19 Plan – see link: https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0918/1165961-restrictions-live-blog/ Please be advised that all judo clubs in the City & County of Dublin are instructed to close asRead more

Munster Championships  – 15th November 2020 – Cancelled To All Clubs Please note the Munster Council have made the decision to cancel the event scheduled for the 15th November 2020. In light of current Covid 19 restrictions, Tim Kelly & the Munster Council will not be able to adhere to current Covid 19 guidelines.Read more

Leinster Closed – 8th November 2020 – Cancelled To All Clubs Please note the organising team for the Leinster Closed have made the decision to cancel the event scheduled for the 8th November 2020. In light of current Covid 19 restrictions, Leo Gibbons & his local competition team will not be able to adhere toRead more

Please be advised that the next CPR/Defibrillation and sports specific first aid webinar will take place this Saturday 12th September 2020 at 2pm. Open to adults and children from 12 years. Duration 2 hours. Course fee €40. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all attendees. To reserve a place, please contact resusfirstaidireland@gmail.com or 0862597192.Read more

IMPORTANT NOTICE – Judo Clubs in Covid Cluster Affected Areas Re-Opened Please note effective 31st August 2020, Covid 19 restrictions issued for Co Kildare have now been lifted, so judo clubs in the county are free to practice judo subject to our IJA Back to the Mat Guidelines updated August 2020. Irish Judo Back toRead more

To All Clubs Please note Swords Judo Club have made the decision to cancel the Swords Open scheduled for the 4th October 2020. In light of current Covid 19 restrictions, Leo Gibbons & Swords Judo Club will not be able to adhere to current Covid 19 guidelines.Read more

IJA Back to the Mat Protocols – Updated August 2020 Please find updated IJA Back to the Mat Guidelines August 2020. Please note our Club in Laois Judo Ichi Dai is permitted to re-open again. Please note our Clubs in Kildare Fudoshin Judo Club & Higashi Judo Club must remain closed as per Irish GovernmentRead more