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Seánna Corr (nee McGuigan) – RIP The Executive Committee, The National Grading Commission, the Judo Office and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to Harry McGuigan and his family on the death of his daughter Seánna after a long battle with cancer. Seánna was a former judoka in her father’sRead more

Leo Gibbons Snr – RIP The Executive Committee, The National Competitions Commission, the Judo Office and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to Leo Gibbons and his family on the sudden death of his father Leo Snr. We send our deepest sympathies to Leo & Jodie and Leo’s extended familyRead more

The dates for the next IJA Level 1 Assistant Coach Course for 2022 have been confirmed and it will take place over two periods, 8th and 9th of October and the 12th and 13th of November 2022. This Level 1 Assistant Coach Course is a 4 day course of which attendance is required at allRead more

Ben Fletcher announces retirement from Judo  The Irish Judo Association would like to wish our Olympian Ben Fletcher the best of luck as he embarks on his retirement from Judo. Alongside his sister, Megan, Ben competed at the most recent Olympic Games in Tokyo. During his career he achieved many successes, standing proud on theRead more

Following the AGM held on the 3rd of July 2022, the Annual General Report for 2022 and the Financial Statements for 2021 are now available for reading. The reports will remain on the Policies and Forms section of the IJA website and can also be viewed through the following link: IJA AGM REPORT 2022Read more

The IJA Performance Director, Ciaran Ward, will present the IJA National Squad Plan on two Zoom sessions. Saturday 25th June 2022. Session 1 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am and Session 2 from 12 noon to 12:45pm. If you would like to attend the presentation please register on Eventbrite before 6pm Thursday 23rd June 2022.Read more

The Irish Judo Association, the Executive Committee and its members send their deepest condolences to Harry McGuigan on the passing of his sister Annette McNally this morning. Judo Classes in Renbukan Judo Club have been cancelled for this week, but the National Grading is proceeding on Sunday 12th June 2022 as noted. Our thoughts areRead 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

All Ireland Schools 2022 – Entry List and Event Updates Please see attached the Entry List for the All Ireland Schools Event 2022 – ALL IRELAND SCHOOLS ENTRY LIST Please note the following updated details for this event: Check Age Bands for any errors, email leo.gibbons@irishjudoassociation.ie with corrections in advance of Friday 27th May 2022Read more

IJA High Performance Director, Ciaran Ward, has been honoured by the International Judo Federation, with an IJF Masters Coach Award. As the High Performance Director for Irish Judo, the IJA were honoured to nominate Ciaran for this award and are delighted the IJF have recognised Ciaran for his professional work. “The Irish Judo Association areRead more