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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

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 Monday 4th March 2019, there will be no payment on the day for IJA licences orRead more

Ulster Academy – Next Sessions 2019 Please see the next scheduled sessions for the Ulster Academy, any questions to Lead Caoch Stephen McCluskey – thejudoacademy@hotmail.co.ukRead more

Open Randori – 23rd March 2019 Paul Cummins School of Judo is hosting an Open Randori Session Date: 23.03.2019 Time: 12pm to 2pm Venue: Paul Cummins School of Judo, Greenhills, Dublin 12 Mat Fee: €10.00 Judoka: 15 years and older, all grades welcome Text your interest to Paul Cummins 087 2258840Read more

Irish Anti-Doping Rule Changes 1st January 2019 Irish Anti-Doping Rules 2015 Version 2 For all interested athletes & athlete support personnel, please see the up to date Irish Anti-Doping Rule Changes effective 1st January 2019 The Irish Judo Association has a specific link on the front page of our website which links to the SportRead more

John Creaven – RIP The Executive Committee, the judo office and members of the Irish Judo Association wish to extend their condolences to the Creaven Family & Galway Judo Club on the death of Mr John Creaven. John was an iconic figure in Irish Judo, his love of the sport spanned decades & he willRead more