Congratulations to the following judoka who attained Dan Grades at the National Grading in Phibblestown on the 27th May 2018.

1st Dan
Paul McDonagh – Lettermullan Judo Club
Vladimir Dainovski – Coolmine Judo Club
Joe Quinn – Ren-Bu-Kan Judo Club
Aidan Forde – Killarney Judo Club
Andrew Monaghan – Lusk Judo Club
Luke Hickey – UCC Judo Club
Joe O’Roarke – Galway City School of Judo
Nicholas McCarthy – Wild Geese Judo Club

3rd Dan
Aidan Hanna – Ren-Bu-Kan Judo Club
J.T.Deenihan – Kerry School of Judo

4th Dan
David Holmes – UCC Judo Club

Andreeas Binder of Athenry Judo Club was also successful on gaining enough points for 2nd Dan but has elected to do his theory/kata at the next grading.

This was the largest amount of successful Dan Grades for some time.

Well done to everyone!