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To All Clubs Further to the Irish Government announcement on Monday evening 19th October 2020 in relation to Covid-19 measures being introduced in the Republic of Ireland under Level 5 of the Living with Covid-19 Plan, please be advised that all judo clubs in the Republic of Ireland are instructed to close as of midnightRead more

Further to the Irish Government announcement on Wednesday evening 14th October 2020 in relation to Covid-19 measures being introduced in Donegal, Cavan & Monaghan under Level 4 of the Living with Covid-19 Plan, please be advised that judo clubs in the counties of Donegal & Cavan are instructed to close as of midnight Thursday 15thRead more

IJA Return to the Mat Protocols – Living with Covid 19 The IJA office communicated to all clubs last week that the Association was waiting on further clarification via Sport Ireland from the Return to Sport Expert Group regarding indoor sport activity under Level 3 of the Living with Covid 19 plan. The Association hasRead more

Veteran’s Open 2020 – Cancelled Due to the ongoing Covid 19 restrictions, this event is cancelled. The Veterans Commission will revert in due course with a proposed replacement date for the event.Read more

Please be advised that our next CPR/Defibrillation and first aid webinar will take place on Sunday October 11th at 2pm. The course is open to adults and children from 12 years. Duration 2 hours, Course fee €40. A Certificate of attendance will be issued to all attendees.  To reserve a place, please contact resusfirstaidireland@gmail.com orRead more

Paddy (Stinger) Ryan – RIP The Executive Committee and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to the Ryan family, wife Marie, his daughters Lorraine and Yvonne, sons Pat, Paul and Derek, his nine grandchildren, his extended family and his many friends on the passing of Paddy Stinger Ryan formerly ofRead more

National Grading – 11th October 2020 – Cancelled Please note the National Grading scheduled is cancelled. The IJA announce the next National Grading that takes place will have the entry fee reduced by 50% to €20.00. We hope to schedule our 2021 dates with Phibblestown later this year.Read more

Further to the NPHET advice and Government announcement on Thursday evening 24th September 2020 in relation to Covid-19 measures being introduced in Donegal under Level 3 of the Living with Covid-19 Plan – see link: https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0924/1167306-covid-donegal/ Please be advised that judo clubs in the County of Donegal are instructed to close as of midnight FridayRead more

Further to the NPHET advice and Government announcement on Friday evening 18th September 2020 in relation to Covid-19 measures being introduced in Dublin under Level 3 of the Living with Covid-19 Plan – see link: https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0918/1165961-restrictions-live-blog/ Please be advised that all judo clubs in the City & County of Dublin are instructed to close asRead more