Irish Judo

🥋 INST Sign Up is BACK — and we're not slowing down.
This year's sessions have been record-breakers, and we're carrying that same energy and intensity into the second half of 2026. With international events in full swing, the time to show up is NOW.
Develop. Grow. Thrive. Represent Ireland with pride. 🇮🇪

⚠️ Be with the best of the best - don't miss your place on the mat.
📅 Sunday, 5 July
📍 Blakestown Community School
Sheepmoor Avenue, Dublin 15, D15 F978
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💪Secure your spot and be part of something bigger.

National Grading 7th June 2026

Location
📍 Phibblestown D15 XT85

Online Registration closes Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at Midnight

See Irish Judo Association events page for registration link

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🇮🇪 SAVE THE DATE – IRISH JUDO 2026 🇮🇪

The momentum keeps building for Irish Judo in 2026 and we are excited to confirm the next two major National Squad events taking place in Dublin this year.

🇮🇪 INST 4 – Ireland National Squad Training
🗓 5 July 2026

🇮🇪 INST 5 – Ireland National Squad Training & International Training Camp
🗓 5–6 September 2026

INST numbers throughout 2026 have been brilliant, with strong attendance and great energy across every session. We are also looking forward to welcoming back judoka returning from training and competition blocks across Poland, Germany, Spain & Estonia 🇵🇱🇩🇪🇪🇸🇪🇪

September’s International Training Camp is already attracting interest from clubs and athletes across Europe, building on the hugely successful camps we have hosted previously. This will be another fantastic opportunity for athletes to gain high-level randori, international experience and quality preparation in a world-class environment.

With Irish pathway athletes continuing to progress strongly on the European circuit and our high-performance athletes focused on LA28 qualification, these events are an important part of the journey ahead.

📍 Both events take place in Dublin
✅ Make your plans now
✅ Save the dates
✅ Be part of the journey

🇮🇪 BEST OF LUCK TO OUR IRISH CADETS 🇵🇱

Tomorrow, our cadet athletes fly out to Poland to compete at the prestigious Biesko-Biala Millennium Team Cadet Cup, continuing their development and gaining valuable international experience on the European stage.

Representing the team are Sofia, Edward, David and Alexandru, who are all looking forward to this exciting next step in their judo journey.

The athletes will be coached and supported throughout the trip by National Coach Eoin Fleming, alongside Garfield Richardson, as they take on strong opposition from across Europe.

As well as competing in the tournament, the team will also remain in Poland to participate in the international training camp, where they will have the opportunity to train alongside top cadet judoka from across the continent — an invaluable experience both on and off the mat.

We wish the entire team every success in competition and hope they return home with plenty of learnings, confidence and international experience from what promises to be a fantastic week of judo.

Safe travels and best of luck everyone! ☘️🥋

🇮🇪 BEST OF LUCK TO BEARACH GLEESON 🇪🇸

This weekend Bearach steps onto the mat once again representing Ireland at the La Nucía Benidorm European Open in the -90kg category on the European Judo Tour.

Spain has already been a successful hunting ground for Bearach, following his outstanding gold medal performance in Málaga back in October 2024 — and we’re hoping for more success this weekend! 💪🥋

Bearach travels with the support of Coach Paul Green, before linking up with Joshua Green afterwards as both athletes remain in Spain for an intensive week of training locally in Benidorm, followed by further preparation camps in Valencia.

The work doesn’t stop there, with all focus now turning towards upcoming international events in Estonia and Mongolia over the next two months as preparations continue at full pace.

Fight hard. Believe. Perform.
Make Ireland proud ☘️

***Final Reminder to Register***

Close Date Thursday the 14th May at 11.59pm - entry system automatically closes

Get your Entries in now for the Female Fighter Festival

Morning Session: 9.30am to 12.30pm Mini Mon for girls aged 7 to 12
Afternoon Session: 1.00pm to 4.30pm Elite Masterclass

Megan Fletcher OLY & Sarah Clarke OLY in attendance

Entry Fee just €20.00 to include a T-Shirt celebrating the day

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Irish Female Judo Festival 2026 – Women in Sport

🚨Save the Date: 17th May 2026

📍Venue: Blakestown Community School, Sheepmoor Avenue, D15 VK80 behind Lidl Car Park

Get your registration in for Judoka & Coaches, registration fee only €20.00 which includes medals and TShirts celebrating the event.

Closing Date is coming soon........

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📅Date: September 13th 2026

🕛Time: 9.30 am

📍Venue: Blakestown Community School Sheepmoor Avenue Dublin D15 F978

This will be a hybrid event where participants can attend in person or by video link (link to be posted later)

It is open to Referees, Coaches and Judoka.

Keep an eye on the IJA website! 🥋🥋🥋

Leinster Closed Championships – Closing Date 5th May 2026 MIDNIGHT

To all Leinster Judo Clubs, a reminder that the close date for the Leinster Closed Championships is Midnight on the 5th May 2026. Get your entries in over the Bank Holiday weekend!

Location
📍 Phibblestown Community Centre, Phibblestown Rd, Dublin 15, D15 XT85

🧾Organiser
Hosted by: Leinster Judo Council

🕑Schedule

TIME: Competition starts at 10.00am

REGISTRATION: Sunday 10th May 2026 from 9.00am to 9.30am

This is also a selection event to determine Leinster team for upcoming Inter Provincial Team Championships – see Outlines on the IJA Website for more details.

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