CREAVEN HOUSE LIMITED

Creaven House Limited is the home of Judo in Galway, operating Ireland's only purpose-built Judo club. Based in the historic Claddagh Quay area, the organisation runs the Galway Judo Club, offering regular classes for all ages and abilities-from junior beginners to senior practitioners and family memberships. The club's coaching team, featuring long-standing members such as John Creaven, James Griffin, Derek and Brian Conway, and international instructor Mina Ishihara, delivers a balanced programme that develops both physical fitness and mental discipline.

Beyond Judo, Creaven House provides a versatile sports facility that can be hired for yoga, meditation and a range of martial-arts disciplines, including Aikido, Capoeira, Karate and MMA. The venue also houses gym facilities for general fitness training, making it a hub for the wider Galway sporting community. With a focus on wellbeing and community engagement, Creaven House delivers high-quality instruction and a welcoming environment for anyone looking to train, compete or simply stay active.