Republic of Ireland Taekwon-Do Association

04/10/2026

A big thank you to Grand Master Francis Barrett for conducting a very enjoyable International Instructor Course over the weekend. Also thank you to Grand Master John Jacob, Master Floyd Keane, Master Stephen Doyle and Master Donal O’Doherty for assisting and conducting some of the modules. All aspects of being an Instructor were covered as well as all 24 Patterns, Sparring and Self Defence. Congratulations to Ms Patrice Conaty and Mr Arild Herstad (Norway) on successfully passing their International instructor exams. Thank you to the members of Stillorgan Taekwon-Do school for hosting

25/09/2026

Closing date is today!

21/09/2026

Mark your calendar: Irish Open 2026 is coming!
The Irish Open returns on Saturday 21st November from 9:00 a.m. at the Athlone International Arena, Technological University of the Shannon – Midlands Midwest Athlone Campus, University Road, Bunnavally, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 A3W4, Ireland. Whether you're competing, coaching, or coming along to support, this is one for the diary.

https://www.rita-itf.org/IrishOpen2026InfoPack.pdf

All tournament entries must be completed exclusively via the Kihapp website by the School Instructor. The registration deadline is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM (GMT).

12/09/2026

A huge congratulations to everyone who was successful at the Black Belt Grading today. Not only do we have 10 new black belts and 3 new 2nd Degrees but our National Secretary Ms Conaty was promoted to 4th Degree Black Belt. Well done to everyone and a big thank you to the examiners RITA President Grand Master Phelan, RITA Vice President Grand Master Barrett, Grand Master Jacob and Master Keane. Thanks to Master Condon for conducting and all the Masters and Instructors for the help and encouragement. A full list of promotions will be posted soon.

07/09/2026

Some photos from the National Colour Belt Seminar which was hosted by watergrasshill_tkd Taekwon-Do School and conducted by Master Stephen Doyle VIII Dan. The seminar focused on the composition of Taekwon-Do (Fundamental Movements, Patterns, Sparring, Conditioning and Self Defence) plus history and moral culture. Master Doyle went through the whole colour belt syllabus and answered any questions the students had. A big thank you to all those who attended, Master O’Doherty for hosting and Master Doyle Taekwon-Do for conducting.

31/08/2026

The RITA are proud to announce that Grand Master Francis Barrett will conduct an International Instructor Course and International Technical Seminar on 3rd & 4th October 2026.
Information pack
https://www.rita-itf.org/GMBarrett%20ITF-%20IIC%20and...
Registration via ITF Online Platform Only
Registration open until 25th September 2026
IIC: https://data.taekwondo-itf.com/event/32219/12380
ITS: https://data.taekwondo-itf.com/event/32219/12381
Please register for the Course or Courses required via the ITF links above. Payment to the RITA using the links in the Information Pack

31/08/2026

25/08/2026

On behalf of the RITA Tournament Committee, we are pleased to invite you to the RITA Irish Open 2026, taking place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. at the Athlone International Arena, Technological University of the Shannon – Midlands Midwest Athlone Campus, University Road, Bunnavally, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 A3W4, Ireland.

All tournament entries must be completed exclusively via the Kihapp website by the School Instructor. The registration deadline is Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM (GMT).

https://www.rita-itf.org/IrishOpen2026InfoPack.pdf

https://www.kihapp.com/tournaments/25115-rita-irish-open-2026