The Irish Mixed Martial Arts Association is the National Governing Body for MMA within Ireland
The IMMAA - Irish Mixed Martial Arts Association is the National Governing Body for MMA within Ireland. It is an affiliated member of the IMMAF - International Mixed Martial Arts Federation & follows IMMAF’s rules & guidelines. The current IMMAA Committee:
John Kavanagh – President
Andy Ryan – Vice-President & Tournament Organiser
Tim Murphy – Chairman
Liadain O’Driscoll - Equality Officer
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12/07/2026
IMMAA Irish MMA Association 🇮🇪 Youth open session today 🇮🇪
Great work by all the youths today 👏🏻
Thank you to all the youths for coming
IMMAF world championships next month all the kids coming together helping each other out in preparation, great to see new faces coming in getting great training and experience
Thank you to all the coaches and volunteers for the work they do
Next session with be Next Sunday July 19th 🇮🇪
Iron sharpens iron. Every session is a step closer to the world stage 🇮🇪
We rise together. We train together. We represent together.
Youth Squad Session: Open to All 🇮🇪
A reminder that this Sunday's Youth Squad session is open to all young athletes. Come along, get on the mats, and show us what you've got.
Details:
• Date: Sunday, July 12th
• Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Location: SBG HQ
Book your place now. See you there.
07/07/2026
04/07/2026
Tomorrow: Junior/Senior Squad Session
A reminder that our Junior and Senior Squad session takes place tomorrow at SBG Clonmel.
With the Ireland vs France Rematch in Paris confirmed for September, every squad session from now on matters. This is your opportunity to be seen by the coaches and put yourself in the frame for team selection.
Session Details:
• Date: Sunday, July 5th
• Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
• Location: SBG Clonmel
If you want to represent Team Ireland in Paris, you need to be on the mats. Opportunity does not wait.
Show up. Train hard. Be seen.
One Nation. One Team. One Future 🇮🇪
02/07/2026
The Battle Continues. Ireland vs France, Round 2.
The rematch is confirmed 🇮🇪 🇫🇷
Team Ireland will travel to Paris in September 2026 to face France once again. This is your chance to wear the green and represent your country on the international stage.
But opportunity does not wait.
If you want to put yourself in the frame for selection, you need to be at squads this weekend.
This is where the coaches are watching. This is where decisions are made. This is where you earn your place on the team.
What is at stake:
• Earn your place on Team Ireland.
• Train with Team Ireland head coaches.
• Develop your skills under elite guidance.
• Represent your country in Paris.
The message is simple: Show up. Train hard. Be seen.
Selection is based on what the coaches see on the mats. If you are serious about making this team, this weekend is your opportunity to prove it. Do not leave it to chance.
Ireland vs France. Paris. September 2026. Be part of it.
Eyes on Abu Dhabi: Youth Team Ireland in Preparation 🇮🇪
Our Youth Team Ireland athletes were back on the mats today with one clear focus: the IMMAF World Championship in Abu Dhabi.
The countdown is on and the preparation is in full swing. Every drill, every round, and every moment of training is building towards representing Ireland on the biggest stage in amateur MMA.
These young athletes continue to show incredible dedication and hunger as they sharpen their skills ahead of the World Championship. The standard is rising with every session and the team is looking stronger than ever.
Abu Dhabi, we are coming.
One Nation. One Team. One Future. 🇮🇪