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Munster Championships  – 15th November 2020 – Cancelled To All Clubs Please note the Munster Council have made the decision to cancel the event scheduled for the 15th November 2020. In light of current Covid 19 restrictions, Tim Kelly & the Munster Council will not be able to adhere to current Covid 19 guidelines.Read more

Following the recent AGM 2020 for the Irish Judo Association, the European Judo Union interviewed Mr Seán Fleming & Mr Ciaran Ward. Details of the news article can be found below: European Judo Union News UpdateRead more

Leinster Closed – 8th November 2020 – Cancelled To All Clubs Please note the organising team for the Leinster Closed have made the decision to cancel the event scheduled for the 8th November 2020. In light of current Covid 19 restrictions, Leo Gibbons & his local competition team will not be able to adhere toRead more

Please be advised that the next CPR/Defibrillation and sports specific first aid webinar will take place this Saturday 12th September 2020 at 2pm. Open to adults and children from 12 years. Duration 2 hours. Course fee €40. Certificate of attendance will be issued to all attendees. To reserve a place, please contact resusfirstaidireland@gmail.com or 0862597192.Read more

IMPORTANT NOTICE – Judo Clubs in Covid Cluster Affected Areas Re-Opened Please note effective 31st August 2020, Covid 19 restrictions issued for Co Kildare have now been lifted, so judo clubs in the county are free to practice judo subject to our IJA Back to the Mat Guidelines updated August 2020. Irish Judo Back toRead more

To All Clubs Please note Swords Judo Club have made the decision to cancel the Swords Open scheduled for the 4th October 2020. In light of current Covid 19 restrictions, Leo Gibbons & Swords Judo Club will not be able to adhere to current Covid 19 guidelines.Read more

IJA Back to the Mat Protocols – Updated August 2020 Please find updated IJA Back to the Mat Guidelines August 2020. Please note our Club in Laois Judo Ichi Dai is permitted to re-open again. Please note our Clubs in Kildare Fudoshin Judo Club & Higashi Judo Club must remain closed as per Irish GovernmentRead more

On behalf of the Executive Committee & Members of the Irish Judo Association, we wish to send our condolences to the Mullan Family following the tragic car accident in Co Donegal. Our thoughts & prayers are with Mrs Geraldine Mullan at this very difficult time. May John, Tomás & Amelia Rest in Peace.  Read more

Important Notice – Amendment to Return to Judo Mat Protocols August 2020 Further to the announcement on Tuesday 18th August 2020 from the Irish Government with regards to the Updated Public Health Measures – Sport & Physical Activity, the Irish Judo Association has sought clarification from Sport Ireland with regards to the Department’s announcement. ThisRead more

Following the HSE advice and Government announcement on Friday evening 7th August 2020 in relation to Covid-19 measures being introduced in Kildare, Laois and Offaly – see link: https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0807/1157957-govt-statement-covid/. Please be advised that all gymnasiums in these areas have been instructed to close. For clarity, with immediate effect,  all Judo clubs in these areas shouldRead more