Where to Play Padel in Galway: Every Court Listed

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Updated 24 October 2026. Court counts re-checked against our court tracker: 8 courts at 3 venues, no change. Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Fairgreen in Loughrea and St Gabriel's GAA in Kilconnell now have planning permission and join our coming-next list (4 venues, 10 courts). We also added a quick-answer summary, a map and a short FAQ. Prices show the date we last checked them.

Quick answer

  • Open now: 8 padel courts at 3 venues: Project Padel (Galway city), The Padel Factory (Tuam) and Connemara Sands (Ballyconneely).
  • Indoor or outdoor: 6 indoor (3 at Project Padel, 3 at The Padel Factory) and 2 outdoor at Connemara Sands.
  • Cheapest published price: €32 per court per hour for early slots at Project Padel (€40 off-peak, €48 peak). Rates checked 17 July 2026 for our Padel Price Index.
  • Coming next: 4 venues with 10 courts: 2 outdoor courts at Bearna Golf Club (Padel 100, no opening date yet), plus 3 courts at Glenlo Abbey Hotel (granted 1 October 2026), 3 at Fairgreen, Loughrea (granted 22 September 2026) and 2 at St Gabriel's GAA, Kilconnell, all with planning permission. Our planning register also shows 2 sheltered courts granted at Galway Lawn Tennis Club, Salthill.
  • Last checked: 24 October 2026, against our Irish court tracker.

Map results come from Google. See every court in Ireland on our court finder.

Galway has 8 open padel courts across three venues: Project Padel in the city, The Padel Factory in Tuam, and Connemara Sands out at Ballyconneely. Ten more are on the way at four venues, from Bearna to Loughrea. Below is every court in the county — what you can book today, and what is still on the way.

Galway: A Rising Star on Ireland's Padel Map

Galway has become one of the most interesting counties for padel in Ireland, and unusually for the sport here, the growth has not been confined to the city. Project Padel anchors the scene with three indoor courts, but Tuam now has its own venue serving the north and east of the county, and there are two outdoor courts on the Connemara coast. That spread matters — in most Irish counties, padel means one town.

Below you will find every padel court in Galway, including those open for play today and those arriving soon. We keep this page updated as venues open and plans are confirmed.

Open Padel Courts in Galway

These three venues are open and taking bookings today — 8 courts between them, 6 indoor and 2 outdoor.

Project Padel Galway

Project Padel is the flagship indoor facility in Galway city and, for a lot of players, the first place they ever picked up a racket. Three indoor courts means the session goes ahead regardless of what the weather is doing out west, which is not a small consideration. They run coaching, social nights and open play through the week, so it is a realistic starting point if you have never played. Peak evening slots fill quickly — book ahead.

The Padel Factory Tuam

  • Type: Indoor
  • Courts: 3
  • Location: Airglooney Business Park, off the Tuam bypass
  • Booking: via the free “The Padel Factory” app (App Store & Google Play, powered by Matchpoint)

Opened in June 2026, The Padel Factory brings three indoor courts to Tuam — the first padel venue serving north and east Galway and south Mayo, and a genuine change for players who until then faced a drive to the city for a game. Booking is through the venue's own app: download “The Padel Factory”, register, and pick your slot. Follow @padelfactorytuam for hours and session news. Our full Padel Factory Tuam guide covers everything you need before a first visit.

Connemara Sands Padel Club

Two outdoor courts near the coast at Ballyconneely, attached to the Connemara Sands Hotel. This is padel with a view, and a good option if you are in the area on holiday or fancy combining a weekend away with a few sets. Outdoor means you are at the mercy of the Atlantic, but on a fine day there are few better places in the country to play. Courts book through the hotel, and it is popular for group bookings.

Coming Soon to Galway

Padel 100 — Bearna Golf Club

  • Type: Outdoor
  • Courts: 2
  • Status: Coming soon — no confirmed opening date

Bearna Golf Club is adding two outdoor courts, following a pattern seen across the country as golf clubs recognise padel as a complementary offering for members. Just outside the city, it will be a convenient outdoor option close to town.

In the planning system

These schemes have planning permission, and we have not confirmed that building has started. The first three are now in our pipeline count; Galway Lawn Tennis Club is not, because we have not confirmed whether its courts are already built. Details come from council records in our planning register.

  • Glenlo Abbey Hotel, Kentfield — a new building for 3 courts. Galway County Council ref. 2660605, granted with conditions 1 October 2026.
  • Fairgreen, Loughrea — a sports building for 3 courts. Galway County Council ref. 2661113, granted with conditions 22 September 2026.
  • St Gabriel's GAA Club, Corraneena, Kilconnell, near Ballinasloe — 2 courts. Galway County Council ref. 2660565, granted with conditions 14 July 2026.
  • Galway Lawn Tennis Club, Salthill — 2 sheltered courts. Galway City Council ref. 2560278, granted with conditions 11 December 2025. We have not confirmed whether these are built yet.

Still awaiting a decision: 2 covered courts at Galway Shopping Centre on the Headford Road (Galway City Council ref. 2660334, lodged 11 September 2026).

Reported But Not Yet Confirmed

We list this separately because we hold ourselves to a simple rule: a venue only appears as real once we can verify it.

Atlantic Padel Club

Atlantic Padel Club has been reported as a seven-court indoor development in Galway. We have not been able to confirm an address, an Eircode, an opening date or a booking platform from any independent source, so we are not treating it as a confirmed venue. If you have details — or you are involved with the project — get in touch and we will verify and list it properly.

What to bring to Tuam or Ballyconneely

Two of Galway's eight courts are outdoors on the Connemara coast, so an overgrip in the bag is no bad thing. Hiring a racket runs to about €5 per session at almost every Irish club, and once a week for a year that is roughly €260 — which is why the starter kits put a racket, balls, an overgrip and an edge protector in one bag. If you already know what you want from a padel bat, the current range is here, and previous-season frames carry the biggest savings on the site. Orders over €75 ship free from Waterford.

Padel in Galway: Quick Questions

How many padel courts are in Galway?

Galway has 8 open padel courts at three venues: Project Padel in Galway city (3 indoor), The Padel Factory in Tuam (3 indoor) and Connemara Sands at Ballyconneely (2 outdoor). Ten more courts are on the way at four venues: Bearna Golf Club (2 outdoor), Glenlo Abbey Hotel (3), Fairgreen, Loughrea (3) and St Gabriel's GAA, Kilconnell (2).

How much does padel cost in Galway?

Project Padel publishes €48 per court per hour at peak, €40 off-peak and €32 for early slots (checked 17 July 2026), so €8 to €12 each when four of you share. The Padel Factory in Tuam did not publish its rates when we checked. Hiring a racket usually costs about €5 a session.

Are there indoor padel courts in Galway?

Yes. Six of Galway's eight courts are indoor: three at Project Padel in the city and three at The Padel Factory in Tuam. The two courts at Connemara Sands are outdoor.

Playing Beyond Galway

  • Mayo — Project Padel Mayo in Ballina, 4 indoor courts. Closest venue to north Galway after Tuam.
  • Limerick — 24 open courts across five venues, the densest padel county in the Republic.
  • Court finder — every court in Ireland, filterable by county and court type.
  • Padel Ireland Guide — the national picture, updated as venues open.

New to Padel?

Padel is one of the easiest racket sports to start. The serve is underarm, the court is enclosed so the ball stays alive off the walls, and rallies run longer than tennis — which means more actual playing from your first session.

Gear Up for Your Game

The racket is the one thing you will not want to keep hiring. Everything below is in stock today and ships from Waterford — prices and availability come straight from our shop, so nothing here is ever sold out.

Starter kits — racket, balls, grip and protector in one box. Or browse every racket in stock and padel balls. Free delivery over €75, shipped from Waterford.

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We stock around 35 rackets, not 400. Every one is hand-picked from the current and prior-season ranges and reviewed on court — if it is on this site, we think it is worth your money. Free tracked delivery to Galway on orders over €75, shipped from Waterford in 1–3 working days.