Cork city’s first padel venue to open following €4m investment 

Cork City’s first padel venue is to open this December following a €4 million investment from local company The Hive.

Located at Monahan Road, the project will transform a 19,000 sq ft industrial space near the Marina into a five-court indoor facility designed to bring together the city’s growing padel community in a modern, purpose-built facility.

Padel is a mix between tennis and squash, usually played in doubles on an enclosed court one third of the size of a tennis court, surrounded by glass walls — it is also easier than tennis, making it relatively accessible for new players.

“The Hive represents more than a club. It’s the beginning of Cork’s next community movement,” said David Farrell, General Manager of The Hive.

“We wanted to bring something unique to Cork and hence the investment, our goal is to create a place where people can move, connect and belong. We spent two years trying to find the right site and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome; we’re beyond excited to show it off."

“The idea for The Hive emerged from the limited opportunities to play padel within Cork City despite the boom in popularity across Europe,” he said,

Padel tennis has become one of Cork’s fastest-growing sports with Ireland's largest Padel Tennis facility having opened in Carrigtwohill in November of 2023 which saw 200 players attend in the first two days.

The Hive Padel Club is expected to open to the public in early December.

Bookings will be available through the dedicated app and website.