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Munster Open – 2nd November 2019 The Munster Open 2019 returns to the IJA calendar this year, the entry form is now available. This is an online entry – please see details below: Munster Judo Entry Form – 2nd November 2019 You can also go direct to the entry link below: https://www.onlineentries.co.uk/events/munster/20191102.phpRead more

European Games – Minsk 2019 We wish the very best of luck to Nathon Burns & Megan Fletcher who compete at the European Games in Minsk this weekend. Nathon fights on Saturday & Megan fights on Sunday, we wish them the very best of luck. Unfortunately, Ben Fletcher has to withdraw this week due toRead more

Congratulations to the following judoka who were promoted to Dan Grades at the National Grading 16th June 2019 1st Dan William Green – Konarakai Judo Club Yegor Varonik – Higashi Judo Club Jamie O’Donoghue – Killarney Judo Club Anne Marie Minogue – Kilkenny Judo Club Penny Wells – Lion Judo Club Mairead Bennett – KillarneyRead more

Danny Roche from Kerry School of Judo sent in this photo yesterday, I have no names to tag to it, so let’s see who remembers 1983!! Irish Junior National Squad 1983 1983 is Calling! Courtesy of the Neon Trees  Read more

National Grading Registration – Now Closed The deadline has passed for National Grading Registration & the registration form is now inactive on the website. There are 41 judoka attending the National Grading on Sunday 16th June 2019. Please do not turn up at the National Grading expecting to register on the day, you will beRead more

Bronze for Penny – Challenge de la Ville de Differdange, Luxembourg 2019 Congratulation to Penny Wells Lion Judo Club on winning a Bronze Medal at the Challenge de la Ville de Differdange in Luxembourg on the 8th June 2019. Bronze for Penny Well done Penny!Read more

National Grading Registration – Close Date 13th June 2019 5pm Please note the National Grading Registration will be closed at 5pm on Thursday the 13th June 2019, please ensure you register on time. https://irishjudoassociation.ie/policies-forms/national-competitive-grading-registration/ We are aware that some individuals are having some technical difficulties so please note the following: 1. The grading registration formRead more

Congratulations to our Dan Grades Following receipt of completed Dan Grading paperwork and passing of timescales for Dan Grades, the following judoka have recently been promoted: 1st Dan Edith Murphy – Athenry Judo Club John Martin – Athenry Judo Club 3rd Dan Enda Hackett – Waterford Judo Club 4th Dan Richard Murphy – Oranmore JudoRead more

All Ireland Schools 2019 – Results Please see below results for the All Ireland Schools 2019. All Ireland Schools 2019 – Results Well done everyone!Read more

Anthony (Anto) Clarke – RIP The Executive Committee, the Judo Office and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to the Clarke family on the passing of Anthony (Anto) Clarke.  Anto started out his judo career in the infamous Parkgate Street club in 1960, he received his 1st Dan in 1963Read more