Loughrea Taekwon-Do club was started in September 2005 and has built up a loyal group of students ranging from 6 years to adult. Classes are held in St Raphael’s secondary school, Loughrea twice a week on Monday and Friday. Class times for juniors are 6.15-7.15pm on Monday and 6-7pm on Friday. Class times for seniors are 7.15-8.15pm on Monday and 7-8pm on Friday. For more information click here
Once again we had a special class for Halloween when everyone dressed in costumes and we collected €60 for a local charity, Galway Simon Community. The theme was zombies and the photos below show the fun we had. Congratulations to Tiernan Bowes who won a prize for the best costume.
Well done to Cian Bowes who took part in the WKA World Championships in Germany. Although he didn't win a medal, he performed well in his first international tournament and I know he was proud to represent his club and his country.
Congratulations to our assistant instructor Ciaran Doyle who achieved 8 A1's in his Leaving Certificate exams, one of only ten students in the country to reach this level this year.
Congratulations to all the winners in recent raffle draw - the full list is shown below. The raffle was to raise money to help fund Cian Bowes who is heading to Karlsruhe in Germany for the WKA world championships. This is a way for the club to get behind and support a dedicated and committed student who has qualified for a major international tournament as a member of the Irish team. The club has always supported students who qualify for international tournaments.
We'd like to thank all our local sponsers for supporting us in these difficult times. RenMac Plant Hire, SuperValu Loughrea, Corrys Food Hall Loughrea, Leahy's Pharmacy Loughrea, Sharon's Hair Salon Athenry, Beattys Loughrea, News & Choose Loughrea, Maria Lakhdar, Myriam Shaughnessey, Hair Kutz Loughrea and Emerald Filling Station Loughrea.
It is important that students follow the rules of the club. Please read the Guidelines for Parents and Students
Congratulations to Lucja Drozdzai who recently made her Communion and Laura Doyle who made her Confirmation.
Our sympathy goes to the O'Connor family, Rachel, Kayla, David and Mr Brendan O'Connor who were past students of Loughrea Taekwondo club, on the sudden death of their mother Imelda. Our thougths are with them at this sad time.
Kayla and her mother in happier times
This year we ran a short three day Easter camp. It was a very successful event despite low numbers attending. Each day started with soccer and the group was split in two and asked to pick a name for their team. Cian Bowes captained one side and they called themselves TKD United. The first match ended with a score of 4-3 in their favour. The second day it was the turn of Konrad Mach’s team The Yellow Peril (most of them were yellow belt or yellow tags - hence the name) to win with the score 5-4. On the last day after full time it was a draw. So everyone got a small prize. There were daily team competitions and the students were divided into three teams - Laura Doyle captained the red team, Cian Bowes captained the blue team and Siobhan Brady captained the yellow team. After three days of competition the blue team took victory with yellow in second and red a very close third. Top individual male was Konrad Mach and female was Lucja Drozdzal. We had a scavenger hunt on the last day which was enjoyed by all but revealed poor observation skills and no interest in rugby - as one of the clues was a rugby jersey signed by Jerry Flannery which they all walk past every time they come training but clearly never look at!! I am guessing they will be a little more observant next time. The fastest team back was Cyprian Drozdzal and Siobhan Brady. We ended each day with dodge ball which is by far and away the most popular activity. It seems hitting each other with a ball is as much fun as sparring - who would have thought!!
Congratulations to the Loughrea students who travelled to Athlone for the Leinster Open Championships. Oisin Dolan and Eoghan Doyle returned with 2 medals each. Cian Bowes, Laura Doyle and Mr Dolan also competed well but without success. A special team patterns competition was added at this tournament which was of a high standard and very enjoyable to watch.
Congratulations to Ramantas Pasiskevicius and family on the arrival of his baby brother recently. And congratulations to Mr & Mrs Fergal Leahy on the birth of their daughter at 2am on 12 march 2011. We hope everyone is doing well.
