Sport Ireland has officially opened two new all-weather tennis courts at the Sport Ireland Campus, further strengthening its commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible sporting facilities for all.

Constructed using a Poraflex surface made from recycled rubber and solvent-free adhesives, the courts are designed with sustainability and performance in mind.

The water-permeable surface allows for efficient drainage, reducing downtime and ensuring year-round usability —a crucial consideration given today’s weather conditions.

Located adjacent to the Multisport Pitch Pavilion, the tennis facility is supported by a range of on-site amenities including changing rooms, offices, and meeting spaces.

Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, welcomed the development, highlighting its role in the broader national effort to build modern, accessible facilities.

“Our athletes need access to high-quality, accessible facilities to achieve their best. Facilities like this show a sports system that is growing in this country, in part thanks to significant increases in state support,” he said.

Delivered in partnership with Tennis Ireland, the courts will serve as a central hub for community engagement and grassroots development. Planned programming includes school sessions, holiday camps, and participation initiatives aimed at families, teenagers, and women.

Sport Ireland CEO Dr Úna May linked the opening to broader participation targets.

“Facilities such as these great courts will allow us to cater to the public’s sporting needs,” she said.

“Our latest research shows that we should reach and possibly slightly exceed 50% participation by 2027.”

The addition of the courts complements an expanding suite of floodlit, outdoor playing surfaces already available on the Campus, including facilities for football, Gaelic games, rugby, and hockey.

Michael Murray, COO of the Sport Ireland Campus, described the courts as a “flagship facility for tennis,” and emphasised their alignment with both community access and environmental goals.

Tennis Ireland CEO Kevin Quinn also welcomed the development, saying, “These courts mark an exciting milestone in our mission to bring tennis to more people, in more places, more often.”

The tennis courts are the latest in a series of upgrades at the 500-acre Campus, which also includes upcoming projects such as the National Velodrome and Badminton Centre and the National Cricket Centre.

 

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