Where to Play Padel in Mayo: Every Court Listed
Updated 24 October 2026. Court counts re-checked against our court tracker: 4 courts at 1 venue, no change. Padel 100 at Breaffy House, Castlebar now has planning permission and joins our coming-next list (4 venues, 11 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: 4 padel courts at 1 venue: Project Padel Mayo on the Bunree Road, Ballina.
- Indoor or outdoor: All 4 are indoor, so games go ahead whatever the weather.
- 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 11 courts have planning permission: Castlebar Tennis Club (3), Westport Country Lodge (3), Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar (3 modular courts, granted 2 June 2026) and Ballinrobe (2).
- Last checked: 24 October 2026, against our Irish court tracker.
Map results come from Google. See every court in Ireland on our court finder.
Straight answer: there is one place to play padel in County Mayo right now — Project Padel Mayo in Ballina, with four indoor courts. Four more venues have planning permission granted but none has opened yet. Below is every court in the county, what is confirmed, and what is still on paper.
Padel Arrives in the West
Mayo has long been known for its Atlantic coastline, its GAA following and its welcome for visitors. Padel is the newest addition. The sport spread first through Dublin and the east coast, and it was only a matter of time before the wave reached the west — Mayo's sporting culture, from GAA to rugby to running, is a natural foundation for a racket sport played in fours.
Ballina got there first. Project Padel Mayo opened four indoor courts on the Bunree Road, and for now it is the county's only open venue. Castlebar, Westport and Ballinrobe are next in line — all three have permission granted, none has opened.
The appeal in a county like Mayo is that padel does not need a city to work. A single venue can support a busy community, and because the game is always played in doubles, it draws people who would never have considered a racket sport on their own.
Open Padel Courts in Mayo
One venue is open and taking bookings today.
Project Padel Mayo — Ballina
- Type: Indoor
- Courts: 4
- Location: Bunree Road, Ballina
- Booking: through the Rallyd platform — see the venue's site for the current link
- Website: projectpadel.ie
Four indoor courts on the Bunree Road, and the only place in the county you can currently play. Indoor matters here more than most places — this is the west coast, and an indoor venue means the session goes ahead whatever the Atlantic is doing. Project Padel run coaching and social sessions alongside open play, which makes it a realistic starting point if you have never held a racket. It also serves a wide catchment: north Mayo, south Sligo and, since the Padel Factory opened in Tuam, players moving between the two.
Coming to Mayo: Courts With Planning Permission
Four further venues have permission granted; the fourth, Breaffy House Resort, is listed under In the planning system below. None is open, and none has a confirmed opening date — we list them here because they are consented and real, not because you can book them.
Castlebar Tennis Club
- Type: Outdoor
- Courts: 3
- Status: Planning permission granted
An existing tennis club adding padel — the most common route into the sport in Ireland, and usually the quickest to deliver, since the site, the parking and the membership already exist. Castlebar would give the county town its own venue.
Westport Country Lodge
- Type: Outdoor
- Courts: 3
- Status: Planning permission granted
A hotel adding courts, which is the other pattern you see repeatedly. Westport draws a large visitor trade, and three outdoor courts would serve both guests and local players.
Ballinrobe
- Type: Outdoor
- Courts: 2
- Status: Planning permission granted
Two outdoor courts consented for Ballinrobe, which would put a venue into south Mayo and shorten the drive considerably for players around Lough Mask and the Galway border.
If all four are built, Mayo goes from 4 courts to 15. We track every padel planning application lodged in the State — see the Irish padel planning register for the full picture.
In the planning system
The three venues above have permission from Mayo County Council: Castlebar Tennis Club (ref. 25420, granted with conditions 5 January 2026), Westport Country Lodge (ref. 2660019, granted with conditions 23 April 2026) and The Bowers, Ballinrobe (ref. 2660100, granted with conditions 4 May 2026). Details come from council records in our planning register.
One more scheme has planning permission and is now in our pipeline count, but we have not confirmed that building has started:
- Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar — 3 modular courts (applicant Padel Sports 100 Ltd). Mayo County Council ref. 2660012, granted with conditions 2 June 2026.
Kit for a year-round venue
Because Ballina is indoor, the games keep going through the winter — and a full year of weekly sessions is where the €5 hire charge stops being trivial, at roughly €260 per player. Starter kits from €89.95 include a racket, balls, an overgrip and an edge protector, which also travels well if you are heading to Tuam or Galway city for a game. Anyone past that stage can pick a padel bat from the racket range, or from the sale, where previous-season frames cost less. Free delivery anywhere in Mayo on orders over €75.
Padel in Mayo: Quick Questions
How many padel courts are in Mayo?
Mayo has 4 open padel courts, all at one venue: Project Padel Mayo on the Bunree Road in Ballina. Four more venues with 11 courts between them have planning permission: Castlebar Tennis Club, Westport Country Lodge, Breaffy House Resort and Ballinrobe.
How much does padel cost in Mayo?
Project Padel publishes €48 per court per hour at peak, €40 off-peak and €32 for early slots across its Galway and Ballina venues (checked 17 July 2026), so €8 to €12 each when four of you share. Hiring a racket usually costs about €5 a session.
Are there indoor padel courts in Mayo?
Yes. All four courts at Project Padel Mayo in Ballina are indoor. Of the four venues with planning permission, Castlebar, Westport and Ballinrobe are all outdoor.
Playing Outside Mayo
Mayo players are well placed for two neighbouring scenes:
- Galway — 8 open courts across three venues. The Padel Factory in Tuam is the closest to south and east Mayo, and Project Padel in Galway city is the region's biggest indoor hub.
- Court finder — every court in Ireland, filterable by county and court type.
Booking Your First Game
- Round up four players. Padel is a doubles game. If you are short, ask the venue about mix-in or social nights — most run them, and they are the fastest way into a local scene.
- Book online. Courts go in one-hour blocks and evening slots fill first.
- Check what hire costs. Most Irish clubs charge €5 per racket per session. For four players that is €20 on top of the court fee, every time.
- Wear court shoes. Herringbone or omni soles. Runners do not give enough lateral grip for the movement padel demands.
New to Padel?
Padel is one of the most forgiving sports to start. The serve is underarm, the court is enclosed so the ball stays in play, and rallies last 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. 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.
Browse all padel rackets · Starter kits · Which racket shape suits you? · All balls & accessories
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 anywhere in Mayo on orders over €75, shipped from Waterford in 1–3 working days.