Where to Play Padel in Galway

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. Two more are coming at Bearna. 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

• Type: Indoor
• Courts: 3
• Website: projectpadel.ie

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

• Type: Outdoor
• Courts: 2
• Location: Ballyconneely, Connemara
• Website: connemarasands-hotel.com

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.

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.

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 country.
• 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.

• What Is Padel? — how the game works and why it has taken off here.
• Padel Rules — scoring, serving and the wall rules, explained plainly.
• Padel for Beginners — what to bring and what to expect.
• Best Padel Racket for Beginners — if you have decided to stop hiring.

Gear Up for Your Game

The racket is the one thing you will not want to keep hiring. These are our picks for a first season — add them straight to your bag, or browse the full range.

Browse all padel rackets · Starter kits · Best rackets for beginners · All balls & accessories

We stock fewer than 30 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.