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Welcome to Shin Gi Tai Judo Club On behalf of the President Mr Seán Fleming, the Executive Board and our members, we would like to welcome Shin Gi Tai Judo Club to the Irish Judo Association. Head Coach Richard Murphy and Assistant Coach Grainne Murphy are very excited to open up a new club inRead more

Congratulations to the following judoka who attained Dan Grades at the National Grading in Phibblestown on the 10th March 2019. 1st Dan Anthony Vaniukevich – Fudoshin Judo Club Harry Coscoran – NUIG Judo Club Daithi Duigan – Coolmine Judo Club Kris Kavanagh – Renbukan Judo Club Jack Hanrahan – Killarney Judo Club Harry achieved BatsuganRead more

Ray Stears announces the 31st March 2019 for the next RESUS First Aid Course. This will include CPR/AED first aid course with a 2 year international certification. The course will be held in Portmarnock Community Centre, Portmarnock starting at 1pm for 3 hours, course fee is €65.00 including registration to the Irish Heart Foundation. PlacesRead more

Press Release The Executive Committee accepted the resignation of the National Squad Manager, Ms Chloe Cowen Vickers on the 28th February 2019. Mr Seán Fleming, President of the Association thanked Chloe for her service over the last year and wished her the best for her future endeavours with the British Judo Association. The Executive CommitteeRead more

Irish Open 2019 – Reminder Close Date 25th March 2019 To all clubs & judoka, the close date for the Irish Open 2019 is the 25th March 2019 at midnight. The Outlines of the Tournament & online registration link are below, coaches and parents are reminded there is no late entry option for this event,Read more

Bronze for Robin – British Open 2019 Robin Lowry from Coolmine Judo Club secured Bronze at the British Open 2019 at the weekend, well done Robin! Robin – Bronze MedalRead more

On Saturday 9th March in Marrakech, Megan Fletcher secured Silver at the IJF Marrakech Grand Prix 2019 at U70kg, on Sunday 10th March, her brother Ben secured Gold at the IJF Marrakech Grand Prix 2019 at U100kg. Its been a great start to the year for both judoka as the Olympic Qualifications events fly inRead more

The Irish Judo Association has just recently heard of the passing of Dr Joseph Rea. Dr Rea was well know within the judo circles in Northern Ireland and is credited with the creation of the Northern Ireland Judo Federation logo. Dr Rea was well known around the judo mat in the 1970’s and a numberRead more

TO ALL CLUBS & MEMBERS The 1st National Grading of the year is the 10th March 2019 and we remind all clubs & members of the NEW requirement to preregister for KYU & DAN gradings. Please register by next Wednesday 6th March 2019, there will be no payment on the day for IJA licences orRead more

Successful performance from Fudoshin Judo Club at Matsumae Cup 2019, Vejle, Denmark Kevinas Ramoska wins a gold medal in Cadet U18 U90kg category winning 4 matches. Richard Vaniukevich finishes at 9th place with 3 wins and 2 losses in Juniors U21, U73kg category. Congratulations!    Read more