Find where to play padel in Cork, with indoor courts in the city and Carrigtwohill, court counts, booking apps, published prices and new venues on the way.
Short answer: Cork's main padel venues are The Hive Padel Club in Ballintemple, with five indoor courts, and Padel Tennis Ireland at Fota Junction in Carrigtwohill, with eight courts. Several more venues have planning permission or applications in, so expect more choice through 2027.
- Two big indoor venues The Hive in the city and Padel Tennis Ireland in Carrigtwohill cover most indoor play in Cork.
- Book through apps Both main venues take bookings through their own app or website.
- More courts are coming New venues have been approved or proposed in the city, Mallow, Fermoy and Youghal.
- Expect €44 to €49 per court Where prices are published, an hour of doubles costs roughly €11 to €12 each.
How do you book padel in Cork?
The two main Cork venues both run their own booking apps, available on Android and iPhone, as well as booking pages on their websites. You choose a time, book a court for 60 or 90 minutes and pay online.
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Kit for your first Cork session
Peak evening slots fill quickly. Demand has grown so fast that some Cork clubs see their busiest slots booked almost a week in advance, so plan ahead for after-work games.
If you are new, Padel Tennis Ireland hires rackets for €5 a player, so you can try the game before you buy. Wear court shoes rather than runners, as sandy turf is slippery. Our padel starter kit explains what else is worth having.
What is padel like in Cork?
Cork came to padel later than Dublin, but it has caught up fast. Both main venues are indoor, which matters in a city where rain is never far away. Both are also part of the Padel Federation of Ireland's padel league, so there is a clear path from social games to competitive play.
Where can you play padel in Cork?
These venues are listed by the Padel Federation of Ireland for Cork, with details checked against each venue's own site where it publishes them.
The Hive Padel Club
| Area | Monahan Road, Ballintemple, Cork city |
| Courts | 5 indoor |
| Booking | Hive Padel app or website |
| Opening hours | 7am to 11pm daily |
| Price per hour | Not published on the homepage; shown when booking |
| Checked | 21 October 2026 |
Padel Tennis Ireland
| Area | Fota Junction Retail Park, Carrigtwohill |
| Courts | 8, indoor and outdoor |
| Booking | Website or free booking app |
| Price per hour | €43.60 off-peak, €49.05 peak; racket hire €5 per player |
| Checked | 21 October 2026 |
The Hive opened in late 2025 as Cork city's first padel venue, after a €4 million investment in a converted industrial building near the Marina. Padel Tennis Ireland has been running in Carrigtwohill since 2023 and also operates a second venue in Limerick.
What should you bring to your first session?
Racket hire is handy for a first try, but if you play more than a couple of times, owning one works out cheaper. Shoes matter just as much, because padel courts are sandy artificial grass. These are the two items we would buy first.
Forgiving round racket at a low price
The Megamax is one of the cheapest branded rackets worth owning. The round head and even balance are forgiving, and it costs less than a few sessions of racket hire add up to.
| Shape | Round |
| Weight | 360 to 370 g |
| Balance | Medium, even |
| Core | Pro EVA |
| Face | Graphite |
| Suits | Starting padel on a budget |
- Very low price
- Forgiving round head
- Firmer feel than foam cores
- Basic finish
Proper padel grip at an entry price
Sandy turf courts need a padel or clay sole. The Courtquick’s Adiwear tread is made for padel, and the Bounce midsole is comfortable from the first wear.
| Outsole | Adiwear rubber, multi-directional |
| Cushioning | Bounce midsole, Cloudfoam |
| Weight | About 363 g (men's US 10.5) |
| Suits | Beginners and social players |
- Real padel grip for less
- Comfortable straight away
- Less cushioning for long sessions
- Sole wears faster with heavy use
Where else can you play in County Cork?
Padel 100 at Charleville Community Sports Complex
| Area | Charleville, north Cork |
| Courts | 2 outdoor |
| Booking | Playtomic app |
| Price per hour | Not published online |
| Checked | 21 October 2026 |
What new padel venues are coming to Cork?
Plenty, though not every plan gets through. These are the main projects reported in local media:
- Padel Club Cork: six courts in a new facility at St Patrick's Woollen Mills, and a separate venue approved in Douglas, both reported by the Irish Examiner in June 2026.
- Mallow and Fermoy: Cork County Council approved five indoor courts at Mallow GAA and two modular courts in Fermoy, according to the Irish Examiner in October 2026.
- Youghal: an application for six indoor courts in a former industrial unit was lodged in summer 2026, reported by The Echo.
Not every plan succeeds. An eight-court centre proposed for the Bandon Road in Bishopstown was refused because the land is zoned for light industry.
Is there indoor padel near Cork?
Yes. Kerry Padel Centre in Tralee has five indoor courts, and Padel LK in Limerick has eight indoor courts at €40 to €48 per doubles court hour. See our where to play padel in Ireland guide for every county, or our Dublin padel courts guide if you are heading north.
Before your next session, compare rackets in our best padel rackets for beginners guide, and find the right footwear in our best padel shoes.
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Padel in Cork: common questions
Where can I play padel in Cork city?
The Hive Padel Club on Monahan Road in Ballintemple has five indoor courts, and Padel Tennis Ireland at Fota Junction in Carrigtwohill is just east of the city.
How much does padel cost in Cork?
Padel Tennis Ireland publishes prices of €43.60 off-peak and €49.05 peak per court hour, about €11 to €12 each for four players. Racket hire is €5 per player.
Is there indoor padel in Cork?
Yes. Both The Hive and Padel Tennis Ireland have indoor courts, so you can play all year round.
Can beginners play padel in Cork?
Yes. Padel is easy to pick up, and Padel Tennis Ireland hires rackets for €5 a player, so you only need court shoes to get started.
Are more padel courts opening in Cork?
Yes. New venues have been approved in the city, Douglas, Mallow and Fermoy, and others have been proposed, including Youghal.