It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Master Patrick O’Rourke, 8th Degree on April 4th 2023. His passing is a huge loss to the Irish Taekwon-Do Association and the wider Taekwon-Do community. We will remember Master O’Rourke as a mentor, a friend, a fighter, a straight talker, always with everyone’s best interests at heart, always present in dobok and setting an example as a hugely respected umpire both at home and abroad. A lifetime dedicated to Taekwon-Do.

Our deepest sympathies are extended to his wife Annette, his extended family and all his students at Wexford Taekwon-Do. May he rest in peace.