Judge 12th At Albena Denkova Cup

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Dillon Judge competed this weekend at the Albena Denkova Cup in Sofia, Bulgaria where he finished 12th with a new best total score for this season.

In the short programme, Judge fell on his opening triple lutz combination jump, but fought his way through the routine to close out with a Level 4 change foot sit spin. He earned a score of 48.31 points to sit in 12th place overnight.

Judge threw down a triple Salchow, triple Lutz-double toe loop combination, solo triple Lutz and Level 4 flying sit spin in quick succession at the beginning of his free skating. He scored 85.90 for his free to give him a total of 134.21, a high for this season so far.

ISAI Partners with ONICE to Bring Ice Skating Lessons Across Ireland

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The Ice Skating Association of Ireland (ISAI) works with ONICE to support skating lessons across Ireland, giving our community access to seasonal ice rinks in multiple locations nationwide. Our Lessons operate in Swords ONICE and Dundrum ONICE rinks.

Through this partnership, ISAI uses ONICE facilities to help participants develop their skills and enjoy time on the ice. ISAI members also benefit from season pass access across all ONICE rinks, providing access to skate at different locations throughout the season. ISAI members will have received details on how to obtain their season pass via their registered email.

ONICE Locations Across Ireland

ONICE brings seasonal ice skating experiences to communities across Ireland, with locations including:

● Dundrum, Dublin
● Swords, Dublin
● Cork
● Limerick
● Waterford
● Killarney, Kerry
● Everwinter at the RDS, Dublin

Whether attending lessons, practising your skills or enjoying a day out with friends and family, ONICE has a location that will provide what you’re looking for this season!

Supporting Ireland’s Skating Community

The partnership between ISAI and ONICE helps connect skating instruction with access to seasonal ice facilities. It also gives ISAI members opportunities to experience different rinks, build confidence on the ice and continue developing their skating abilities.

From those taking their first steps on the ice to more experienced skaters, access to skating facilities plays an important role in encouraging participation and making the sport more accessible.

To discover locations, opening dates and ticket information, Please visit onice.ie

O’Sullivan 21st At Northern Lights Trophy

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Saoirse O’Sullivan has placed 21st at the Northern Lights Trophy Junior Women’s event in Reykjavík, Iceland, her first international in two years.

O’Sullivan commenced with the short programme where she garnered a Level 4 for her sit spin. She scored 26.27 points for the segment to put her in 22nd midway through the competition.

In the free skating, O’Sullivan was awarded 51.36 points for her routine and received a Level 4 for her flying sit spin from the technical place. She garnered a total of 77.63 points to move herself up one place in the final standings.

 

Dillon Judge at Tirnavia Ice Cup

Judge 10th at Tirnavia Ice Cup

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Dillon  Judge has finished 10th at Tirnavia Ice Cup in Trnava, Slovakia.

Judge began his competition with the short programme where he scored 42.94 points with the highlight of his routine a Level 4 change foot sit spin. He ranked in 1oth place overnight.

In the free skating, Judge landed a nice triple Salchow to start and also managed a good triple Lutz-double toe loop shortly after. He posted a score of 86.45 points to give a total of 129.39 points.

Pinkerton 29th at Maiden Junior Grand Prix

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Catherine Pinkerton has finished in 29th place at her debut ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

In the short programme, Pinkerton skated to “Concerto for 2 Cellos” by Antonio Vivaldi and included a triple Salchow-double toe loop combination, a double Axel and a double Lutz. She scored a season best of 31.97 points to sit in 29th place after the first segment of the event.

After a day’s rest, Pinkerton was back for the free skating. She performed to “Aniron (Theme for Aragorn and Arwen)” by Enya and Roma Ryan and earned a season best of 58.12 points which gave her 32nd place in the free. She ended the competition with a total of 90.09 points.

Judge 14th At Nebelhorn Trophy

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Dillon Judge has finished 14th at this weeks Nebelhorn Trophy, and ISU Challenger Series event, in Oberstdorf, Germany.

In the short programme, Judge recorded a score of 46.12 points which put him in 14th place overnight in the standings. He was back out on the ice the following day for the free skating in which he posted a new ISU personal best of 85.39 points for 13th in the segment. He earned a competition total of 131.51

 

Judge 10th at Lombardia Trophy

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Dillon Judge has finished in 10th place at Lombardia Trophy, an ISU Challenger Series event, held in Bergamo, Italy this weekend.

In his season opener, Judge opened his account with a brand new short programme to “The Other Side” by Stephen Sanchez. He posted a score of 43.50 points to put himself in 10th place at the midway point of the competition.

After a day off, Judge was back for the free skating for which this season he has retained his routine to “My People Are Free” by Godfather of Harlem, Samm Henshaw. He scored 77.09 points for the free which gave him a total of 120.59 points.

Judge skates again next week at the Nebelhorn Trophy in Oberstdorf, Germany.

Waugh and Jacoby 12th At Bolero Cup

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Anna Waugh and Matthew Jacoby have finished in 12th place in the Junior Ice Dance event at Bolero Cup in Sheffield, United Kingdom.

In their second international event of the season, the ice dance duo began the competition with the rhythm dance to music by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. The highlight of their performance was a straightline lift garnering them a Level 4. They posted a score 38.61 points putting themselves in 10th midway.

Waugh and Jacoby struggled somewhat in their free dance to the “Wednesday” soundtrack. They fell on both of their lifts and incurred five points in deductions due to the errors. A free score of 36.64 points left them with a final total of 75.25 points.

Dorothy Chisnall

In Memoriam: Dorothy Chisnall

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The Ice Skating Association of Ireland is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of ISAI Honorary Member Dorothy Chisnall on 9 August 2026.

During the early days of ice skating in Ireland and onwards, she was an enthusiastic proponent for the sport. Those in the ice skating community in Ireland who knew her remember an amazing, kind-hearted woman whose love touched so many lives. Her passion for figure skating, an ice rink in Ireland and the ISAI was truly special. She also had such a beautiful love for animals and always showed compassion and kindness wherever she went. She was so encouraging and positive to so many skaters and had such an impact on many of them. Her presence will be deeply missed, but the joy, warmth and memories she gave will remain forever. May she rest peacefully. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

You can leave your personal condolences online here.

Catherine Pinkerton at Cranberry Cup International

Pinkerton 21st at Cranberry Cup

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Catherine Pinkerton has finished in 21st place in the Junior Women’s category at Cranberry Cup International which took place over the weekend in Norwood, United States of America.

On the opening day of her event, Pinkerton skated in the short programme where she fell on her opening triple Salchow combination. She recovered to land a double Axel and complete a Level 4 flying camel spin. A score of 31.50 points put her in 20th place overnight.

In her free skating, Pinkerton fell on a triple Salchow and both of her double Axel attempts. She garnered Level 3 for both her flying camel spin and change foot combination spin. She scored 49.66 points which gave her a final total of 81.16 points.

This competition was Pinkerton’s international debut.