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05 Nov 2025

County Open Karate Championships in Tipperary were a huge success

Event attracted more than 150 entries

County Open Karate Championships in Tipperary were a huge success

From left, Sinead Sherlock, Evie Kennedy, Amelia Corbett and Sadhbh O’Gorman, who were winners on the day

Tora-Kan Karate club of Ballyporeen recently hosted the Tipperary Open Karate Championships in Golden-Kilfeacle GAA hall.

This was a hugely successful tournament, with people attending from all over Ireland, even as far away as Mayo.

This was the third year this event has now taken place, and it is a critical element of the national event calendar for karate, as it is part of the selection for the national team.

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It is proving to be a highlight of the karate year, with more than 150 entries this year.

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Kevin Sullivan, Tora-Kan Karate Club instructor, thanks everyone who contributed and supported the event, and to all the members of the club who made it so successful.

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