News
News
Please note that the National squad training originally scheduled for the 2nd of Febraury will now take place on the 26th of January. This is to avoid a clash of dates with the Kilkenny Open.
Please read our news item on the event for more details including an application form, map of the area and a list of nearby accommodation.
The Entry Form for the Kilkenny Open 2008 is now available for download.
The results of the Irish Closed Competition for 2007 are now available for download.
Only four of the Squad went to these Championships in Germany as this year has proved very expensive with the World Masters Championships being in Brazil earlier in the year and of course the Squad do not get funding and foot their own travel and accommodation. They still managed to come home with one Silver medal, thus maintaining their 100% record in International competitions.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Japanese Embassy in Ireland the winner of both the Mens and Womens Open event will each receive the Japanese Ambassador's Cup.
National Development Squad Coaches (10-13yrs)
Danny Roche. Ciaran Ward
The entry form for the Irish Judo Association Championships 2007 is now available for download.
The Irish open entry date has being extended until 27th October.
Please not that all entries need to be submitted by then.
There are a number of rooms available at a rate of €100.00 per room, to be allocated on a first come first served basis. These rooms are to be booked and paid for through the Association. Please direct enquiries regarding rooms to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
The IJA National Open Randori circular is now available for download.
The Child Welfare Protection course and Technical Course, originally scheduled for the 29th of September, have been postponed. A new date will be advised as soon as possible.
The Grading Sub Committee has decided to bring the The National Grading forward to Saturday 13th October instead of 10th November.
As part of the Tyrone and Donegal celebrations of the 400th Anniversary of the Flight of the Earls almost 80 members of the Ren-Bu-Kan club took part in the Festival of Judo in Dungannon Leisure Centre at the weekend.
Entry fee payments for the Irish Open competition can be made online here. The entry form is also available for download.
The International Judo Federation's new president, Mr. Marius L. Viser, is congratulated by Irish Judo Association president Mr Francis Treanor and Irish Judo Association Hon. General Secretary Mr.Chris Hickey in this photo.
If you wish to apply for the upcoming tutor training course, please forward all your Judo details by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or by post to head office.
At the Heart of England competition in Birmingham at the weekend the Irish Team did us proud again.
