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Added: 2010-07-22
By: Ahmad (the Egyptian)

Congrates Joseph , nice website


Added: 2010-04-15
By: Maestro

Nice website Joe, keep up the good work!


Added: 2010-04-15
By: Joseph Kennedy

Hi. Lough Derg Aikido Club Website up running. www.loughdergaikido.com. Training Monday and Fridays 7 til 9ish. Kids class starting soon.


Added: 2009-10-31
By: jed

mmmmmmm


Added: 2009-10-28
By: Andrew

Sligo IT Aikido Club and Sligo Aikikai are seperate clubs. All the info on Sligo Aikikai is on sligo.aikikai.ie . For IT Club ask for Declan in the IT.(don't have contact)


Added: 2009-10-28
By: student

just want to know when does adult classes start in sligo im in the it a minute is that the same club can u let me know how i join


Added: 2009-09-15
By: Joseph

hi JP. training is now held in Youthreach VEC building beside the library in Scariff. Mondays and Wednesday 7 till 9. Your very wellcome.


Added: 2009-09-14
By: JP

Hi, just wondering if training is ran as scheduled in raheen wood on wednesdays @ 7.New to the area and would be interested in attending.:)


Added: 2009-09-14
By: Ahmad The Egyptian

how are u doing all , miss u all dearest Sligo Aikikai friends,whats up Emmit, Andrzej,How r u doing Anita still in Vasto? Maestro commo estai?:) Andrzej how is the new Dojo,do u have new students?


Added: 2009-09-08
By: Ahmad The Egyptian

Hey mAESTRO WELCOME back to Sligo ,wish u had a good stay in Vasto


Added: 2009-09-03
By: KP

Heya! Trying to sort out the place for the whole weekend. Let you know as soon as I know anything


Added: 2009-09-03
By: Anita / Felix

Hey guys! Let us know what the plan is for September and maybe we can figure out a trip to Ireland?!


Added: 2009-09-02
By: Maestro

I am back online folks, about time! How are you all? Looking forward to meet everyone again for September's seminar. Check website for updates on it


Added: 2009-08-23
By: Ahmd The Egyptian

Hi Anita, nice to hear from u.r u practicing Aikido in Vasto? keep in touch wish u all the best Anita..


Added: 2009-08-20
By: Anita / Felix

Hey guys! Still no internet at home in Vasto but it's comin...seems Irish and Italian workers have a lot in common! How is the new Sligo dojo? I'm hopin to visit soon but flights pricey. stay in touch


Added: 2009-08-19
By: Ahmad The Egyptian

Maestroooooooooooo how are u doing in Italy,Anita told me u r happy over there..so u r going back to Sligo on the 25th? how long will u b staying?? I sent u some e-mails at simonechierchini@libero.it


Added: 2009-08-19
By: Maestro

Looking forward to meet you all again on Tue 25th guys!!


Added: 2009-08-16
By: Ahmad the Egyptian

It was nice having this nice long distance fone conversation with u Andrzej last night,I succeeded to sms Anita & she replied back , and on tuesday they will be having internet, they r happy in Italy


Added: 2009-08-11
By: Emmet.

Well done Ahmad. Very well done. Congratulations.


Added: 2009-08-10
By: Andrzej

Very well done Ahmad! Congratulations! Geez you are going up fast! Good work!


Added: 2009-08-09
By: Andrew

Hello Mary, witch club are you talking about? can tell about sligo. Best to start September. Dont be shy! Nobody bites here :)


Added: 2009-08-09
By: Ahmad The Egyptian

Emmet,Andrzej,Andrew,Rayan, Anita,Simone,all my dearest Friends in Sligo, congratulate me i've just passed my 2nd Kyu Grading last night,i was so tired but I did gr8,I am so happy. I wanted to share


Added: 2009-08-09
By: curious

hi is it ok to join yer class at this stage i just bit shy wonderd hw many isin ur class at minutte'kind regards mary


Added: 2009-08-08
By: Ahmad The Egyptian

hey guys. any new courses in the comming couple of months??


Added: 2009-08-06
By: Emmet.

Hello Ahmed, yes we are back training.Having had our own place was much better but all good things do come to an end enevitably,new place is ok.Sure send Simone an email.


Added: 2009-08-05
By: Andrzej

Hello Ahmad. We are back to training. New place is ok. Not the same as having own dojo. Just come in if you want to train. all the details are on www.sligo.aikikai.ie


Added: 2009-08-05
By: Ahmad TheEgyptian

Emmet r u back to Training yet? how about the new place is it better than the oe where i met all of u? are Simone and Anita back from Italy ? what about if i want to enrol in trainings ??


Added: 2009-08-04
By: Joseph

Nice to hear such appreciation Ahmad. Hope you return. Fair Play to You.


Added: 2009-07-31
By: Emmet

Hello there Ahmad, hope that you are well.It was good to have had you over for the course, that was a long journey you had travelled to get over to Sligo, Ireland. Hope your training goes well.


Added: 2009-07-31
By: Ahmad The Egyptian

i was so lucky to get the chance to attend the 13th aikido course in Sligo,I am so happy to have such good friends like all of u ,wish u all the best, Simone How r u? hope u r doing gr8, Anita hi 2 u


Added: 2009-07-30
By: Ahmad The Egyptian

Joseph, Andrzej and Emmett Congratulations for the Shodan guys , sorry it is a little bit late, however I am so happy to find this place to chat & get in contact with all of u.


Added: 2009-07-29
By: Emmet

Brilliant Joseph, should be great. fair play to ya.


Added: 2009-07-29
By: Fiona.

Great news, Joseph! Good luck with it!


Added: 2009-07-28
By: Joseph

hey. Aikido Demo this Saturday as part of Scariff Festival. hurray.


Added: 2009-07-26
By: Fiona.

Best of luck in the new venue, Andrew!


Added: 2009-07-21
By: Andrew

Sorry everybody, but its streaching a bit. They are to let me know this week. The approval proccess is quite long. Let everybody know as soon something changes.


Added: 2009-07-21
By: kevin m

any progress with the new place?


Added: 2009-07-15
By: Emmet/ M

Very good Joseph, congratulations. I should look forward to joining you there for a course or a class when the situation presents itself.


Added: 2009-07-15
By: Joseph

Hey Everyone. As of September Raheen Wood Aikido will be renamed and moved to two different locations. Youthreach Scariff and Killaloa Family Resourse Centre. Lough Derg Aikdo Club. One nameTwo places


Added: 2009-07-08
By: Maestro

That's the spirit!


Added: 2009-07-07
By: Emmet/ M

Thank you Maestro, the road starts from here.


Added: 2009-07-07
By: Maestro

Great Dan grading session lads, we are all happy for you. Well done!!


Added: 2009-07-06
By: Emmet

Hi Fiona, thank you very much for your words. Hope that you are keeping well. It is good to have finally got it done.


Added: 2009-07-06
By: KP

Thank you Fiona! :) Wohoooo!


Added: 2009-07-05
By: Fiona.

Congratulations Joseph, Andrzej and Emmett on getting Shodan! Well deserved! Anita, I hear you got 1st Kyu, well done! I don't know who else was grading, but best wishes to all who made the attempt, whether successful or not.


Added: 2009-06-30
By: the sword

hi all hope all is well


Added: 2009-06-24
By: Maestro

Congratulations to all the Sligo AIkikai kids for completing a successful training year and achieving their promotion on grading day. Well done to all, keep it up!!!


Added: 2009-06-21
By: Hijikimeosae

Some good syllabus training to look forward to today, see you then. Plenty of training, NICE.


Added: 2009-05-16
By: Maestro

CHEAP FLIGHTS TO LAURIA!! Fly with Ryanair Dublin to Rome for only 55euro then catch a train to Lauria! Dont miss the opportunity...


Added: 2009-05-09
By: Maestro

Good Luck with it Martin! You'll see, when you comeback you will finally manage to avoid those yokomenuchi on the head!!


Added: 2009-05-07
By: Martin

Hi All Here is a good link for KSR http://www.akban.org/wiki/index.php/Portal:Traditional_weapons I should be back training from next week. Not been around lately because I had laser surgery.


Added: 2009-05-04
By: Maestro

On Wed Im coming back teaching on a regular basis. My knee is holding up well, its time to try & step things up!


Added: 2009-04-22
By: Felix

Hi guys! A quick Ciao from Roma but this prob wont post until we get back... Anyhoo, the sun is shining, pizza is everywhere and I love mozzarella di bufala :) Sometimes these shouts should just be silly!!


Added: 2009-04-21
By: Andrzej

Heloooo Laki! C'ya in Rome!


Added: 2009-04-17
By: Emmet

Laki, that name sounds familiar or some reason! Curious.


Added: 2009-04-15
By: Laki

helooooo


Added: 2009-04-14
By: M

Glad your both fine. Heard there was an earthquake but the specific location eluded me. They will rebuild.


Added: 2009-04-14
By: Maestro

Hi all, I have been In Abruzzo since the earthquake day. Just to let you know I am fine and far enough from the epicentre, even though it's not all happy days around here. That's life I suppose, s### happens.... The sun is still shining, cities will be built again and hopefully better! Up Abruzzo!!!


Added: 2009-04-12
By: Joseph

Happy Easter


Added: 2009-03-31
By: maestro

Nice addition Andrzej, I like your search box, it makes things easier, well done


Added: 2009-03-24
By: Joseph

Thanks very much for coming. Its a pleasure to host such a fab bunch of people.


Added: 2009-03-23
By: Felix

WOOHOO!! Go Joe! Thanks a million for a fab weekend of aikido, friendly fun and eco-friendly dinner! Let's do it again soon, Feicail is mighty craic :)


Added: 2009-03-23
By: Emmet

Thumbs up to Joseph Kennedy for organising an outstanding course in Raheen Woods, Co.Clare, not just from a technical perspective but the fun that accompanied the course and your hospitaliy.


Added: 2009-03-23
By: Maestro

Well done to Joseph Kennedy for organising a great course in Raheen Woods. Plenty of fun, as usual, the Clare way!!


Added: 2009-03-12
By: Fiona

Heron Dojo Kids' Classes have re-started, 7pm-8pm Fridays. New time for Adults on Fridays: now 8pm-9.30pm. Please ignore error on Heron webpage saying Adults Classes 8pm-8.30pm!


Added: 2009-03-11
By: joseph

Hello. I have new email address. One on Website no longer in use. aikijoseph@hotmail.com


Added: 2009-03-03
By: Maestro

Anyone grading at the spring course, will you please email the Secretary and let him know asap? We need to have an idea of the numbers. Thanks for your co-operation!


Added: 2009-02-28
By: Fiona.

It's ok, I heard it's called off. Anyway don't change on account of Dublin students, we can give each other lifts if necessary. Just thought others might be travelling by bus or train.


Added: 2009-02-23
By: Maestro

Ok, will check it out and if it is confirm we will reschedue it to allow Dublin students to attend. Come back soon for more!!


Added: 2009-02-23
By: Fiona.

I've heard that there may be a bus/train workers' Protest/Strike, the weekend of the next ATP session on the schedule - 8 March.


Added: 2009-02-04
By: nickjersey

Thank you once again for your superb hospitality last weekend and the wonderful welcome shown to me and my three students. We have found kindred spirits once again.


Added: 2009-02-04
By: Maestro

Best of luck with your new dojo Joseph, I really hope it goes well!! Aikido in the woods? sounds intriguing...


Added: 2009-02-04
By: Joseph

Hello. The Scariff Aikido Club is now the Raheen Wood Aikido Club. Times are still Wednesday's 7 till 9. Children's classes starting Monday 9th March from 3.15 till 4.30.


Added: 2009-02-04
By: Felix

It was a great weekend, for Aikido, photography and dining! Let's get a band together to visit Duc sensei in Paris May 2009 and return the gesture, the Aikido train is heading to France...who's in???


Added: 2009-02-02
By: Maestro

A big heartful thank you to Nick Pitman and Philippe Duc Sensei for a wonderful course. It's great to see our circle of friendship expand every year more! Lets hope to meet our friends again soon!!


Added: 2009-02-01
By: Admin

Hate to repeat myself but, please share your thoughts without using disrespectful or judgemental language and tone. Both Aikido and this website should bring people together, not to divide them.


Added: 2009-01-30
By: KP

Wohoo! FOOOOD!.....and Aikido of course... :) Happy birthday AOI! Where's the cake?!


Added: 2009-01-30
By: Maestro

Happy 12th birthday to all of us, dear friends of the Aikido Organisation of Ireland! Time to celebrate! This weekend plenty of Aikido, good food and drink! Sat at 8pm Bistro Bianconi, Sligo! join in


Added: 2009-01-29
By: Andrzej

Back to bed, Miss McGarry! Get healthy!


Added: 2009-01-29
By: Anita

A big "Cead Mile Failte" to Philippe, Nick & Co coming for the 12th Anniversary course! Time for fun, friends, socialising and a little aikido of course :) I hope to see many familiar and new faces!!


Added: 2009-01-23
By: Andrzej, admin

Everyone, please share your thoughts without using disrespectful or judgemental language and tone. Both Aikido and this website should bring people together, not to divide them.


Added: 2009-01-22
By: mod by admin

Make love, not war :)


Added: 2009-01-19
By: Maestro

Only 2 weeks to go to the AOI 12th Anniversary Course! Calling all Teachers, seniors and students to support this event. Let's offer visiting teachers Pitman & Duc Sensei a great Irish welcome!!!


Added: 2009-01-09
By: Fiona

Great job on the Sligo Aikikai webpage, Andrzej! Well done!


Added: 2009-01-07
By: Maestro

Childrens classes available in Sligo starting Mon 11 Jan. Also Adult Beginners on mon & wed 7.15-9. All info at sligo@aikikai.ie or 087/9325023


Added: 2008-12-31
By: Fiona

Beginners' Classes starting in January in Heron Dojo. Text or phone Fiona at 087 6742832 or email herondojo@eircom.net Happy New Year everybody!


Added: 2008-12-31
By: M

2008 is closing in on its ending. Another year for all the members and the AOI to look forward to in 2009. Have a great 2009 entry all. M


Added: 2008-12-26
By: Fiona

Glad to hear it! Hope you were out of hospital and with your family for Christmas. Looking forward to seeing the Bionic Knee in action in the New Year, Sensei!


Added: 2008-12-23
By: Maestro

Hiya all!! Im still alive and 2-legged. Have a great xmas and Ill see you again in the new year


Added: 2008-12-20
By: Emilio/M

Nice going Santa:.) A neat touch.


Added: 2008-12-18
By: Anita

Simone sensei underwent surgery on 17/12 @1pm. Left knee cruciate anterior ligament was reconstructed+cartilage damage repaired successfully. Simone is feeling well & already started recovery training


Added: 2008-12-18
By: visitor

:)


Added: 2008-12-18
By: Felix

Thanks Fiona! It was a great grading for all i think and a good sign of what's to come :) WOOHOO for Aikido!!


Added: 2008-12-16
By: Fiona.

Congratulations to all who graded in Sligo on Saturday. Well done everyone!


Added: 2008-12-10
By: Fiona

A big thank you to all who supported Paul Linden's Course! Also to Fiona MacAuley and Eddie Murray for extra sessions with Paul on Monday & Tuesday. Thanks most of all Paul for your incredible energy!


Added: 2008-12-04
By: Maestro

Kyu Grading Session on the way, dojo teachers please collect all application forms asap and hand them to F. Kelty at Paul Linden's course this weekend or post them to Sligo ASAP. Thanks for your help


Added: 2008-11-22
By: Andrzej

Hi all! As you may noticed theres a few visual changes on website. More to come, thats why some bugs and wierd stuff might be visible from time to time. Please ignore :)


Added: 2008-11-17
By: Fiona

Hi all, just to let you know I'm resigning as Secretary at the AGM. Its too awkward with a Treasurer in Sligo and Secretary in Dublin. One person in both roles, or 2 in the same location, needed.


Added: 2008-11-07
By: Maestro

Our 12th Anniversary Course is on www.aikiweb.com main page! Check it out!


Added: 2008-10-31
By: Emilio/M

I'm sure that the 30th Anniversary will be a great event. Enjoy it and also a big thank you to Federica from Ferrara for the comment. That was really nice. Ferrara is just around the corner now.


Added: 2008-10-30
By: Meastro

The AOI Chairman, Eamon Coyne, Head Instructor, Simone Chierchini, Tresurer, Anita McGarry are off to Bologna this weekend to represent our organisation at the 30th Anniversary of the Italian Aikikai


Added: 2008-10-27
By: Federica

Just a shout from Ferrara... Happy Birthday Simone!!!and a big sl?inte to everybody!


Added: 2008-10-22
By: Maestro

It is! Dates have still to be confirmed, but it looks like we are going to have almost a full month of Aikido & sun in Italy: Pesaro 13/14, Bari 20/21, Lauria 27/28. Book your holidays folks!


Added: 2008-10-16
By: Fiona

Is it true that the Course in Pesaro will be in June, the same month as the Course in Lauria?


Added: 2008-10-15
By: Anita

A big GRAZIE to Foglietta sensei and all his students for a brilliant course and great social nights out! I think it's fair to say everyone enjoyed it and it's time to start planning for Pesaro 2009!!


Added: 2008-09-30
By: Maestro

Outstanding work on the website Andrzej, well done! A lot easier to navigate, more user friendly... Bravo!!


Added: 2008-09-26
By: Andrzej

Hey, you'll be halfway to my town! Feel like dropping by?


Added: 2008-09-25
By: Emilio

Outstanding about Basel. Twenty five years is an outstanding achievement. A hello to all especially Fujimoto.


Added: 2008-09-24
By: Maestro

This Sat Michele Quaranta's Basel Aikido Schule will celebrate its 25th birthday with a multicourse including Asai, Fujimoto, Aiello & Quaranta Sensei. I will travel to represent to Basel the AOI.


Added: 2008-09-16
By: nickname

Hi all, AOI and Sligo Aikikai student Poilin McGowan is having her art exhibition. Location is Nazareth House. This saturday at 14:00 and can be viewed until Oct ending. Let's support her.:)


Added: 2008-09-14
By: Maestro

Foglietta Sensei's course is a book-2-train event.If you don't,you are going to pay 60? for the weekend.Dont say its expensive then,was ?40 if paid by 01/09 but only 1 Athboy student could be bothered


Added: 2008-09-10
By: Andrzej

hey guys, you're getting a bit depressed there I see. Chins up! Well, I'm going 4 a training @ my old dojo, witch didn't close after all! wohoo!


Added: 2008-09-09
By: Felix the Treasurer

Rain, rain stupid rain!!! It was better in Croatia, and in the Motherland it would seem...I think I'm going to escape this giant puddle once and for all!


Added: 2008-09-09
By: Maestro

PARIS 17-18 JAN SEMINAR with S. Chierchini. Check Aerlingus as return flight for that period is 100euro return. Not too miss!!


Added: 2008-09-08
By: Fiona

Well, we had some wonderful hail showers in Dublin, really spectacular. I bet you're both jealous!


Added: 2008-09-07
By: Andrzej

Hello! Regards from Motherland POLSKA! Hot as HeLLL beer even cheaper (hehe) and lovely food! yohooo!


Added: 2008-09-06
By: Maestro

Hi all!! A shout from Croatia, where the sun is shining and the beer cheap....


Added: 2008-08-22
By: Fiona

Timetable changes in September at Heron Dojo, Dublin. Adults: Wed 7.30pm-9.30pm, Fri 8pm-9pm. Children's classes starting Fri 12 Sept. 7pm-8pm. Thanks again for notice on Heron Dojo webpage, Andrzej!


Added: 2008-08-20
By: Maestro

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All students interested in taking part into next ATP should send 50 euro deposit to secure their place asap. Thank you


Added: 2008-08-12
By: Felix the Treasurer

You mean like this Steven Seagull? http://www.lie-insandtigers.com/sam/web_images/StevenSeagull2.jpg


Added: 2008-08-10
By: Fiona

I thought it was spelt Seagull?


Added: 2008-08-10
By: Felix

"M", is that Mark acting the pup again?!


Added: 2008-08-08
By: m

strange spelling for seagal don't you think


Added: 2008-08-08
By: Mr. Seigal

Congratulations on reaching fifth Dan.. From Stephen Seigal (8th Dan)


Added: 2008-08-02
By: LIAM CONWAY

congrats,simone just checkin ur cool web site and ur 5th dan ur one OF THE big boys now.hav a good !!!!!! ur old pupil LIAM CONWAY.(TWIN) SAY HI EVERY1 X


Added: 2008-07-30
By: D

how long before the web site is fixed


Added: 2008-07-30
By: Luke

congratulations dadda


Added: 2008-07-29
By: Dan Hand

Congratulations sensei!


Added: 2008-07-28
By: Noeleen

congratulations simone from Mark and Noeleen


Added: 2008-07-28
By: Federica

Well, Simone, I already congratulated you in La Spezia,therefore put aside the formalities and...just enjoy your party this evening! And a big greeting to all the guys of AOI!!!


Added: 2008-07-28
By: Nomad

Tantissimi complimenti a Simone anche dall'Italia! Bravissimo!


Added: 2008-07-28
By: Felix the Treasurer

Free KP?! I'm there!! Congratulations again to our sensei, Simone. As quoted in an old Aiki-newsletter report: "poetry in motion". AWOOHOO!!!!


Added: 2008-07-27
By: Andrzej

WOHOOOO MAESTRO!!! 5th Dan! WOOOO! Free KP 4 everybody on this occasion!


Added: 2008-07-26
By: Andrzej

haha its not as obvious at it seems. Sorry thou Damien


Added: 2008-07-26
By: Felix the Treasurer

D is for...Damien?


Added: 2008-07-25
By: Andrzej

Thanx :) Still can't guess who is it :P


Added: 2008-07-25
By: D

only winding u up Andrzej good grading by the way


Added: 2008-07-24
By: Andrzej

As I said, it is indirectly my fault. All fixed now anyway. Wonder who's post is below? hello mr/ms D


Added: 2008-07-24
By: D

who messed up the web page ANALLANENNYWAYS


Added: 2008-07-24
By: Fiona

No problem! Sorry for blaming you, I have no idea how websites work. I did email and text you, but no response ...


Added: 2008-07-23
By: Andrzej

Thank you for learning my name, Fiona. Means a lot to me. I know now how to spell Heron. I wasn't the one putting the events in :) But the mistake was burried in the code, so in the end its my fault. Old mistakes come back to haunt me. Sorry again Fiona.


Added: 2008-07-23
By: Fiona.

Andrzej, as I learned to spell your name, can you please learn to spell "Heron"?? I know Simone occasionally calls me Mother Hen, but it's not Henron Dojo!!


Added: 2008-07-18
By: Emilio

Ferrara,absolutely,hehehe. Be the second year in a row. Look forward to seeing Ubaldo and his crew. Lets have a blast of a weekend.


Added: 2008-07-18
By: Felix the Treasurer

FERRARA 08! Interested? Fly return Dublin-Bologna(Forli)Fri 14th Nov-Mon 17th Nov for 103euro inc. bags and tax. Come on, let's make a shindig out of it!


Added: 2008-07-17
By: Maestro

If the Dojo teachers take charge of the little admin things AOI life will become sweeter for all of us! Well done all, keep it up!


Added: 2008-07-17
By: Felix the Treasurer

I certainly noticed! And it meant I got on the mats quicker too. Thanks to everyone for co-operating and lets keep up the good work!


Added: 2008-07-15
By: Fiona

Anyone notice the lack of long queues at Registration?! Thanks to all, especially Dojo Instructors and Anita, for cooperating to make the new system a success!


Added: 2008-07-12
By: Fiona

Congratulations to Trevor and Eamon on surviving the scariest grading I've ever seen or heard of! Gigi and Damian, too, terrific! Everyone who graded, very well done, you were all really impressive!


Added: 2008-07-12
By: Emilio

Ah yes Roberto Foglietta, look forward to that very much. Dec 2006 was the last time he was here.


Added: 2008-07-11
By: Maestro

Next Grading Test for kyu level will be during Roberto Foglietta's Course in Sligo, 18-19 October 2008


Added: 2008-07-11
By: m

Doe,s anyone know when the next grading is.


Added: 2008-07-10
By: Federica

And now, the word to one of the crazy italians who were here in sligo! what an amazing weekend!!! I like it so much that...I decided to stay in Sligo another week!


Added: 2008-07-10
By: Nomad

Practice with our new Irish friends was Great! Thanks to everybody! And all of us loved monday evening spent in Harp Tavern.


Added: 2008-07-09
By: Felix the Treasurer

Let's return the favour in Ferrara!! Keep an eye out for poster with details in the dojo this week...


Added: 2008-07-08
By: noeleen

thank's to all in sligo for an amazing weekend.looking forward to the next one.


Added: 2008-07-08
By: Emilio

The ferrara crew, an excellent course filled with surprises and fun. Great to see the Ferrara crew again. Ubaldo and your crew, see you soon and thanks/grazie.


Added: 2008-07-08
By: Felix the Treasurer

What an absolutely AMAZING course! Class on Monday with the Ferrarese was fantastic too. We work so well together, and what incredible energy :) I can't wait until we do it again. WOOHOO!!


Added: 2008-07-04
By: nickname

hi


Added: 2008-07-04
By: Fiona

Hi Luke! I'm looking forward to training with you over the weekend. Ciao!


Added: 2008-07-02
By: Luke

Hi i'm luke. I am Simones son. I am 7th kyu. I am 10 years old. Sometimes i help in the second hand shop.


Added: 2008-07-01
By: Emilio

Ready for another AOI summer course. Going to be great. Going to be great to have Ubaldo and his crew over with us.


Added: 2008-06-25
By: Maestro

Latest news: Ubaldo Chiossi Sensei will be accompanied by 18 students! One hell of a summer course in sight....


Added: 2008-06-22
By: Fiona

Simone Sensei will be in Dublin Sat. 28 June. Anyone interested in attending a training session please contact Fiona 087 6742832 or Barry 085 7200235. Ideal opportunity to prepare for Grading tests.


Added: 2008-06-04
By: Felix the Treasurer

Those interested in Grading at the summer course in July must submit grading form and fee by this weekend to allow us to process all on time. See you all on Saturday! Woo!!


Added: 2008-06-01
By: Fiona

Let's try a new time-saving system for Quaranta Sensei's Course: please give Course Fee to your dojo instructor in advance, so he can give names & money to Treasurer on Fri/Sat. Thanks for helping!


Added: 2008-05-21
By: Maestro

Michele Quaranta will teach his annual course in Ireland on 6-7/06/2008. This course is suitable for all levels and I recommend it to all genuine aikido trainees


Added: 2008-05-16
By: Fiona.

I thought they were coming to us in May, and we were going to them in June, next time?


Added: 2008-05-16
By: Emilio

Well folks, sounds like Lauria was a lovely place. Be good to see them again next year.


Added: 2008-05-15
By: Maestro

What a beautiful dojo, reat bunch of people & wonderful corner of Italy! Pencil it down for 2009, we are going back from 1-4 May for more!


Added: 2008-05-14
By: Fiona.

Just back from Lauria - great Aikido Course, weather not too hot, lovely friendly people, magnificent scenery, wonderful hospitality. Grazie mille, Fiordineve e Rosella! See you next May in Dublin!


Added: 2008-05-08
By: Fiona

Bye all, we're off to Lauria, where food & wine is cheap and delicious, 20km from the sea, on the edge of a huge National Park with forests & mountains. I think there may be some Aikido, too...!


Added: 2008-05-07
By: Felix

Easy there KP...still suffering the withdrawals of espresso...sigh...I'll never find anything to match the mozzarella...or pink grapefruit ice-cream..or the ricotta!! Mmmmm drool...


Added: 2008-05-02
By: Andrzej

Maestro forgot to mention Italian COFFEEEEE!!! Wohoo! Espresso!yum yum!


Added: 2008-05-01
By: fiona

I'm definitely going on the next Aikido trip to Rome! Really sorry I missed it!


Added: 2008-05-01
By: Maestro

Back from the Eternal City and its hard... Dont let me go to often or you will have to come and get me! Weather was wonderful, people warm and friendly, foods plentiful, gorgeous & half price...Heaven


Added: 2008-04-24
By: joseph

thanks to simone and students for the wonderful course last sunday.


Added: 2008-04-23
By: Maestro

Bye bye all from Dublin Airport! Simone, Luke, Lorena, Emmet, Andrzej, Anita and Ita are ready for La Dolce Vita!


Added: 2008-04-22
By: Fiona.

Have fun in Bella Roma, all you lucky people heading over this weekend! Don't forget to take lots of pictures. My battery died so I got very few when I was there, ended up buying postcards instead.


Added: 2008-04-18
By: Maestro

Just a reminder, this Sunady the Promotional Course is on. Get off your couch, dear Irish Samurais, go to Clare and support Joseph and his students in the new Scariff dojo!


Added: 2008-04-08
By: Emilio

Outstanding maestro, 20 is brilliant. I look forward to seeing Ubaldo and his crew again.


Added: 2008-04-07
By: Maestro

Just received email from Ubaldo Chiossi Sensei from Ferrara. There should be about 20 students travelling with him for the Summer Course in July. Get ready for some serious training and partying!!


Added: 2008-04-02
By: Felix

Arigato Minegishi sensei! It was an honour to have you teaching us, and spreading so much of your wisdom and skills among us. I hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we did!


Added: 2008-04-01
By: Fiona.

I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to get to know such a warm, strong and sensitive person, and to have been taught by such a terrific Shihan. A truly inspiring Course!


Added: 2008-04-01
By: Emilio

Yes indeed thank you very much Minegishi Sensei. Your course was an exceptional opportunity to see our selves. Hope to see you again.


Added: 2008-04-01
By: Maestro

I hope this is going to be a massive, collective shout: "What a wonderful course! Thank you so so much Minegishi Sensei!"


Added: 2008-03-27
By: Felix

We'll save the dancing for when you get here Fiona! I'm looking forward to some female power in the dojo this weekend, bound to be a blast! See you all there :)


Added: 2008-03-27
By: Fiona.

Wonderful class at St. Kevin's last night with Minegishi Sensei. This will be a terrific weekend Course in Sligo! As I have my usual class on Friday, I won't see you all until Saturday morning.


Added: 2008-03-27
By: Emilio

Chocolate cake and icecream. You have outdone yourself. Very nice maestro, grazie. Roll on friday.


Added: 2008-03-25
By: KP

Well, KP is the best because it reaches out to people and lisens to what they want. If ya want a chocholate one, NO PROBLEM! Hey, I'll even drop in some caramel sauce on top! :)


Added: 2008-03-25
By: KP's No.1 Fan

I heard a rumour that KP also comes in chocolate flavour!


Added: 2008-03-24
By: Maestro

Happy Easter all! Hope yopu are enjoying the break and punishing plenty of those evil chocolate eggs! Up Aikido Bunny... KP the nutter webmaster might be nuts, but he is a legend!


Added: 2008-03-23
By: Emilio

An easter bunny in a Hakama! thought i'd seen most unusual sights! What's up doc! Very good.


Added: 2008-03-20
By: Maestro

Hi all, Pesaro course in Roberto Foglietta's Dojo will be held on 14-15 June weekend instead of 21-22 as originally planned. Want a sun filled break on the wonderful Adriatic Coast? Think PESARO!


Added: 2008-03-20
By: Felix

You just can't beat that pride of the homeland... Up KP! KP! KP! KP!


Added: 2008-03-20
By: Andrzej

HAHAHA... Jeez... Making a news out of me going a bit nuts! He he he Did not expect that to happend!


Added: 2008-03-19
By: Felix

Yes, try Eden where the Sligo bunch are going to be, or if you need a browser go to www.hostelworld.com I gave details to Trevor last week, no luck so far guys?


Added: 2008-03-19
By: nickname

The Sligo crowd is staying in Eden Hostel, not far from Termini Sation. I think is 30? per night check it out!


Added: 2008-03-18
By: athboyz

Hi, we the Athboy Boyz need a (cheapish) hotel for the upcoming trip to Rome. Anyone got any tips? Thanks


Added: 2008-03-18
By: Maestro

Enjoying the Eternal City uh? Well forget about Aikido, get a massive ice cream fill in Giolitti! Better than kokyu...


Added: 2008-03-17
By: Fiona

Hello from Bella Roma everybody - sorry I will not be here for the Aikido next month, but my family and I are really enjoying our visit.


Added: 2008-03-06
By: Maestro

TO ALL SLIGO AIKIKAI MEMBERS: Thu 13/03/2008 AGM & new Board Elections. The Harp Havern, 7pm. Please attend!


Added: 2008-03-03
By: Emilio

Outstanding with the presentations for Eamon and Maria maestro. Raging I missed it. In college to all hours.Made it up eventually but was after the presentation. Ciao. Happy X-mas is right.Haha.


Added: 2008-03-03
By: Maestro

Happy X-mas to all!! It's snowing so hard we expect santa Claus to be landing again soon...


Added: 2008-02-29
By: Kevin

well done with the site Andrzej. looking very well... Kevin


Added: 2008-02-28
By: Fiona

Heron Dojo now providing classes on Fridays in St. Kevin's Recreation Centre, Clogher Rd., Dublin 12. -opposite St. Bernadette's Church. Still holding Wednesday classes in NCAD, too,7pm-8.30pm


Added: 2008-02-28
By: maestro

Morning all, a little note to remind everyone of the AGM on 29/03. Please attend!


Added: 2008-02-25
By: Emilio

Outstanding about Scariff maestro. I'm going to Rome for the 23rd-28th wed-mon. Yessssssss. Hehehe. A great story about how it came to be! Emilio.


Added: 2008-02-25
By: Lara

Well done Andrzej! The website looks great, you did a great job! Lara


Added: 2008-02-25
By: Felix

It's Rome for me, and I'm not ruling the other 2 places out just yet- watch this space!


Added: 2008-02-25
By: Maestro

Morning all, just back from Scariff for the first Aikido Course ever in the beautiful Clare. Congratulations to Joseph Kennedy on his efforts there!Lets all go to Scariff on 20/04 for the Promo Course


Added: 2008-02-24
By: Andrzej

Freedom is not always the best thing. This box was 100% free to write, and we got a bit spammed. Well, I had to put a check quesion to hopefully block it. For now, please bear with this solution


Added: 2008-02-23
By: Fiona

Andrzej, you're doing a great job with the website, fair play to you! X X Fiona.


Added: 2008-02-22
By: Fiona

Well, Maestro, maybe you have lots of free time and money, but most of us have to choose, we can't take 5 or 6 holidays every year! But I'm going to Lauria, and one or two others might come too!Fiona


Added: 2008-02-22
By: Andrzej

Well, I'm going to Rome! :) Booked the tickets yesterday! Yeeey! Never thought I'll be back there after throwing the coin into that fountain in Rome :P


Added: 2008-02-22
By: Maestro

Hi guys! It is time to make up your mind! There are 3 great courses overseas coming up, you wont dare sending me teaching on my own in ROME, LAURIA & CRETE! Lets go AOI!!


Added: 2008-02-22
By: Andrzej

Thanks guys! Glad you like it. Right... No time to chat, back to work. Still loads to do!


Added: 2008-02-21
By: Emmet.

Intresting the new look, the cream like background looks well.Much like Hombu dojo's website. Well done Andrzej.


Added: 2008-02-20
By: Anita

Woo! It looks fab Andrzej! You should be very proud of it. The whole site looks gorgeous. Buala bos for you (round of applause that is)


Added: 2008-02-20
By: Maestro

Well done Andrzej, nice work. The new page looks tremendous. You outdid your poor Sensei!


Added: 2008-02-19
By: Andrzej

No one yet? :( Wonder who will be the first person to write something here


Added: 2007-10-05
By: Andrzej

Hey everybody! If there's sometihing on your mind that you would like to share with others, this is a nice place to do it!



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Added: 2010-07-22
By: Ahmad (the Egyptian)
Congrates Joseph , nice website

Added: 2010-04-15
By: Maestro
Nice website Joe, keep up the good work!

Added: 2010-04-15
By: Joseph Kennedy
Hi. Lough Derg Aikido Club Website up running. www.loughdergaikido.com. Training Monday and Fridays 7 til 9ish. Kids class starting soon.

Added: 2009-10-31
By: jed
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Added: 2009-10-28
By: Andrew
Sligo IT Aikido Club and Sligo Aikikai are seperate clubs. All the info on Sligo Aikikai is on sligo.aikikai.ie . For IT Club ask for Declan in the IT.(don't have contact)

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