Where to Play Padel in Kilkenny
Where to Play Padel in Kilkenny
Kilkenny's padel scene is in its early days, but there's a strong foundation to build on and plenty of excitement about what's coming. The Marble City currently has one court at the local tennis club, but with two major developments in the works — including a four-court indoor facility at Gowran Park — Kilkenny is set to become a serious player on the padel map.
Kilkenny County & City Lawn Tennis Club was the first to bring padel to the county, adding a court that's proved popular with members and visitors. It's a great introduction to the sport in a welcoming club setting. But it's the coming soon venues that have people really talking. Arena Padel at Gowran Park is planning a four-court indoor facility — the kind of venue that could put Kilkenny on the padel map for the entire southeast. And three outdoor courts are planned for Staplestown Road, adding more capacity in the city itself.
If you're in Kilkenny and curious about padel, head to the LTC and give it a try. And keep your ear to the ground for the Arena Padel and Staplestown Road openings — once those courts are up and running, Kilkenny will have eight courts across three venues, which is a serious offering for a county just getting started with the sport.
Open Padel Courts in Kilkenny
Kilkenny County & City Lawn Tennis Club
Outdoor · 1 Court
Kilkenny LTC was the trailblazer for padel in the county, adding a court to their well-established tennis facilities. The club is friendly and open to newcomers, making it a perfect place to try padel for the first time. While there's only one court, it's well maintained and bookable online. Get in early, as demand is growing.
Coming Soon in Kilkenny
Arena Padel Gowran Park
Indoor · 4 Courts · Coming Soon
Arena Padel is set to transform Kilkenny's padel landscape with a four-court indoor facility at the iconic Gowran Park. Indoor courts mean year-round play, and four of them will provide the capacity Kilkenny needs as the sport continues to grow. This is the venue that padel fans in the southeast have been waiting for.
Kilkenny Padel Courts — Staplestown Road
Outdoor · 3 Courts · Coming Soon
Three outdoor padel courts are planned for Staplestown Road in the heart of Kilkenny city. A centrally located venue like this will be hugely convenient for locals and should help drive even more interest in the sport across the county.
Gear Up Before You Go
Most courts provide balls, but having your own racket makes a huge difference. Here are our top picks for players just getting started.
Beginner-Friendly Rackets
Round-shaped rackets with a large sweet spot — forgiving on off-centre hits and great for learning control.
Padel Balls
Pressurised balls designed specifically for padel. A tube of three will last 2-3 sessions.
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