UCD Judo Club

UCD Judo Club UCD Judo Club is open to students, staff and graduates of UCD. Training is on Mondays (7-9pm and Thursdays (5-7pm). All levels catered for, inc. beginners!

In February 2012, the UCD Judo Club was set up by four judo enthusiasts: Anton Katayev; Rebecca Dwyer; Corey Preclaw; Kate O’Donoghue. In November 2012, after numerous applications to affiliate with the UCD Athletic Union Council, the Club was allowed to be incorporated with UCD as one of its many fully established Sports Clubs. In December 2012, the Club Committee was joined by: Jennifer Murphy;

Philip Michalski; Jack Walsh; Coiré Mc Crystall. In January 2013, the Club started training at UCD Sports Halls and has recruited many members at the UCD Refreshers Day. The Club membership is open to:
• UCD students who are registered and in attendance at a course for degrees or diplomas (15 Euro/year)
• Recent UCD graduates as approved by the Athletic Union Council (20 Euro/year)
• UCD students recommended by the AUC, who though not registered in a particular session, are continuing a course of study for a degree or diploma (20 Euro/year)
• Staff members of UCD (20 Euro/year)

(1st Club Committee):
Anton Katayev – Chairperson, Captain;
Rebecca Dwyer – Secretary;
Corey Preclaw – Treasurer;
Kate O’Donoghue – New Member/Development Officer;
Jennifer Murphy – Senior Treasurer;
Philip Michalski – Safety Officer;
Jack Walsh – Public Relations Officer;
Coiré Mc Crystall – Ordinary Committee Member.

2nd Club Committee, elected 22 April 2013:
Anton Katayev – Chairperson, Captain;
Daniela Rusu – Secretary;
Mihai Focsa – Treasurer;
Colm Giffney – New Member/Development Officer;
Jennifer Murphy – Senior Treasurer;
Philip Michalski – Safety Officer;
Coiré Mc Crystall – Public Relations Officer;
Richard Hegarty – Entertainments Officer.

3rd Club Committee (elected April 2014):
Eddie Mcloughlin - Captain/Chairperson;
Devin Anderson - Junior Treasurer;
Victoria Ciudin - Secretary;
Victor Popov - Safety Officer;
Fintan Moloney - Public Relations Officer;
Richard Hegarty - Entertainments Officer;
Seamus Gilroy - Website Officer.

4th Club Committee (elected April 2015):
Eddie Mcloughlin - Captain/Chairperson;
Killian O'hOibicin - Junior Treasurer;
Jack O'Brien - Secretary;
Josh Mathews - Safety Officer;
Aisling McGuire - Public Relations Officer;
Fintan Moloney - Entertainments Officer;
Phil Lynch - Equipment Officer
Victor Popov - Childrens Safety Officer

5th Club Committee (elected April 2016):
Eddie Mcloughlin - Captain/Chairperson;
Josh Mathews - Vice Captain
Duncan Mathews - Junior Treasurer;
Aisling McGuire - Secretary;
Philip McGrath - Safety Officer;
Calvin Duffy - Public Relations Officer;
Jack Lally - Entertainments Officer;
Phil Lynch - Equipment Officer
Lilia Mieu--Menier - New Member Officer;
Anna Espegard - Children's Officer/1st Year Rep;

6th Club Committee (elected April 2017):
Josh Mathews - Captain/Chairperson;
Phil Lynch - Vice Captain
Duncan Mathews - Junior Treasurer;
Aisling McGuire - Secretary;
Philip McGrath - Safety Officer;
Calvin Duffy - Public Relations Officer;
Jack Lally - Entertainments Officer;
Athina Lange - Equipment Officer;
Conor O Donnell - Competition Officer;
Cliona Ni Bhriain - Childrens Officer;
Anna Espegard - New Members Officer/1st Year Rep;

Some of our club members at the female judo festival today!
17/05/2026

Some of our club members at the female judo festival today!

Last training of the 25/26 trimester!It has been wonderful to train with you all and see everyones progression over the ...
23/04/2026

Last training of the 25/26 trimester!
It has been wonderful to train with you all and see everyones progression over the months.
A huge thank you to all of our senseis and anyone who stepped up to the role when it was needed.
Another shout out goes to the 25/26 committee, your dedication didn’t go unnoticed.
To anyone who is moving on from UCD this semester best of luck with all of your future endeavours, your presence will be missed!
🌟Bonus
New committee for 26/27 have been voted in 😎
Post training hangout 🥳

Intervarsities was a hit!Thank you to  for hosting and well done to everyone who participated, you all did fantastic!Las...
16/03/2026

Intervarsities was a hit!
Thank you to for hosting and well done to everyone who participated, you all did fantastic!
Last but not least thank you to our coaches who gave us invaluable support prior to and during the competition 😊

In honour of women in sports week we are highlighting the achievements of our female club members!We’re always looking t...
02/03/2026

In honour of women in sports week we are highlighting the achievements of our female club members!
We’re always looking to grow our number of female judokas so if you’re interested don’t hesitate so sign up!
(Sign up link in bio;)
I’ll see you lovely ladies at inters!

Thanks to  and  for joining us at our open mat yesterday!🌟Bonus congrats to everyone who graded yesterday evening
23/02/2026

Thanks to and for joining us at our open mat yesterday!

🌟Bonus congrats to everyone who graded yesterday evening

We’re hosting another open mat!Featuring  and  All levels welcome 😊
16/02/2026

We’re hosting another open mat!
Featuring and
All levels welcome 😊

Judo is back for another semester!Hope everyone had a great winter break ☺️See you at training!
13/01/2026

Judo is back for another semester!

Hope everyone had a great winter break ☺️
See you at training!

Colours 2025!Well done to everyone who participated we hope you enjoyed yourselves! We’d also like to extend thanks to o...
17/11/2025

Colours 2025!

Well done to everyone who participated we hope you enjoyed yourselves!

We’d also like to extend thanks to our senseis, referees and to for hosting.

Great turnout from  and  at the open mat today!See you at colours 🥋
19/10/2025

Great turnout from and at the open mat today!

See you at colours 🥋

We’re joining the movement with !
14/10/2025

We’re joining the movement with !

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University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4
Dublin

Opening Hours

Monday 7pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 7pm

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