The mats are down, the flags are raised, and the atmosphere is electric. We are absolutely delighted to officially welcome the Irish International Taekwondo Tournament 2026 to Davitt College!

Over the coming days, our campus transforms into a buzzing hub of world-class martial arts action. We are incredibly proud to welcome talented athletes, dedicated coaches, supportive families, and international officials from right across Ireland and far beyond to Castlebar.

A Celebration of Skill, Discipline & Sportsmanship

This prestigious tournament promises to be an extraordinary showcase of speed, focus, and technical excellence. Watching competitors step onto the mats after months—and years—of unseen sacrifice is a true inspiration to our entire school community.

To every single competitor preparing to line out: we wish you the absolute best of luck. May your hard work, sharp focus, and perseverance shine through in every round.

Keeping an Eye on Our Local European Champions

The tournament holds an extra special meaning for the school community this year. Coming right off the back of their historic medal hauls at the European Championships in Portugal last month, Davitt College’s own Ana Dobre and Chelsea Ward will be taking to the mats on home soil.

A Word of Thanks

A massive tournament like this doesn’t just happen. We want to extend a huge thank you to the brilliant team of organizers, volunteers, and instructors—including our local partners at Mango Martial Arts Academy—who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring an event of this scale to life.

We hope all our visiting athletes and families enjoy their time at Davitt College and experience the very best of hospitality here in Castlebar. Let the tournament begin!