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January 2023 The Irish Judo Association are recruiting for a Full Time Administrator and a Sport Ireland ASPIRE Graduate to join the IJA’s staff team. All information about each role can be found through the following links: ASPIRE Graduate 2023 Full Time Administrator Application Process for both positions: Candidates should submit a cover letter togetherRead more

The Irish Judo Association are delighted to announce that Gemma Reynolds has been appointed as the new Chair of the Adaptive Judo Commission. We at the Irish Judo Association are committed to developing and promoting diversity and inclusion in our sport and hope that we can continue to provide all who wish to practice judoRead more

The Irish Veterans Open 2022 took place on Saturday the 29th of October 2o22 in Finglas. See below an article and photos which recount the fantastic event which was written by Lydia Ritchie. emag sample  Read more

Well done to everyone who competed at the All Ireland Schools event this weekend! Thank you to all the judoka, coaches, parents, volunteers, referees and table officials who help to make these events possible. The results sheet is now available – All Ireland Schools 2022 Results. Letters of congratulations are making their way to all theRead more

Competing: Megan Fletcher Interview by Antoinette Earl Chair WIS Commission Megan with coach Jurgen Klinger                     Fresh from a major tournament Megan is optimistic and raring to go. The Doha Masters was not an easy event to compete at; for a start Megan was confined to herRead more

Thomas Tannam RIP The Executive Committee, the judo office and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to Donal Tannam from Wild Geese Judo Club, Daigokan Judo Club and DU Judo Club and his extended family on the passing of his father Thomas.  We send our deepest sympathies to Donal andRead more

IJF World Veterans 2019 – Team Ireland – Best of Luck Best of Luck to the team traveling from the Irish Judo Association to compete at the IJF World Veterans which starts today and finishes on the 13th October. A list of the Irish Judoka, Coaches & Referees attending can be found hereRead more

Ben takes Silver at Tel Aviv Grand Prix Today was a great day for the Fletcher family as Ben took silver at the Tel Aviv Grand Prix. Ben won his pool and the semi-final to set up the final with Frenchman Alexandre Iddir, a silver medal ensued with the Frenchman taking gold. Well done BenRead more

IJA NATIONAL TALENT TRAINING – CALLING NOTICE CADET & JUNIORS 26TH AUGUST 2018 National Cadet and Junior Squad members (invitation only through Squad Manager) Please find below details for the upcoming training day: Date: Sunday 26th August 2018 Time: 10:00 – 16:00 Venue: Paul Cummins School of Judo Greenhills Community Sports & Leisure Centre StRead more

CALLING NOTICE – IJA NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING 25TH AUGUST 2018 Attendance Requirements Requirements Age 11-16 years Pre-Cadet 2007 – 2005 – Min Grade Orange belt 7th Mon Cadet 2001 – 2003 – Min Grade Green belt 10th Mon Results Current All Ireland medallist / Current Irish Open Medallist Recommendation By Provincial Academy Coach or InvitationRead more