Keeping Cork Active
Looking to give pickleball a try? Cork Sports Partnership’s Community Pickleball Directory makes it easy to find a local group near you.
With groups currently active in Kanturk, Kilbrin, Bishopstown, Ballinacarriga, Bandon, Skibbereen, Union Hall, and Riverstick, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved, meet new people, and enjoy one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.
Pickleball is a fun, social, and low-impact activity that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. Suitable for all ages and abilities, it’s easy to learn, beginner-friendly, and a great way to stay active.
Whether you’re completely new to the game or looking for a regular group to join, there’s a warm welcome waiting at your local pickleball club or community group.
Browse the directory today and find your nearest pickleball group. Get involved, get active, and have fun!
Group Description: Very much a social group, with coaching available. Over 18s, to infinity and beyond!
Contact: [email protected]
Address: Ballinaspig Lawn, Bishopstown, T12 EE93
Type of Venue: Indoors
Other Details:
Beginners welcome (coaching provided)
Equipment Provided
Adults & Older Adults
Cost: €50 annual m membership. €10 per session.
What day(s)/Time(s) of the week does your group play?
Tuesday 7.30-9pm
Fridays 11am-12.30
Fridays 7-8.30pm
Group Description: We are a group of people who absolutely love playing Pickleball. We currently have 25 active members and others that play occasionally. We intend to set up a proper club (very soon ) with the intension of introducing more people in West Cork to the game. Ballinacarriga is the perfect venue for a dedicated Pickleball club to play all year round 🙂
Contact: [email protected]
Address: Ballinacarriga Community Centre, Dunmanway, P47CK70
Type of Venue: Indoors
Other Details:
Beginners welcome (coaching provided)
Equipment Provided
Adults, Older Adults & Young People
Cost: €5 per session on a pay as you go basis
What day(s)/Time(s) of the week does your group play?
Monday 7-8 pm
Wednesday 4 -5 pm
Group Description: Social Club with 140 members across 3 West Cork Venues
Contact: [email protected]
Address: Bandon Grammar School. Skibbereen Sports Centre & Union Hall Community Hall
Type of Venue: Indoors
Other Details:
Beginners welcome (coaching provided)
Equipment Provided
Adults & Older Adults
Cost: 8 euro pp for group club nights in GBS and Skibb Sports centre
Union Hall and Enniskeane Beda – 5 euro pp
What day(s) of the week does your group play?
BGS: Wednesday evenings
Enniskeane BEDA centre: Thursday evenings plus book-in
Skibbbereen Sports centre: Tuesday afternoons
Union Hall Development centre: Monday evening sessions plus book-in options
What time(s) does your group play?
BGS Wednesday evenings:
– Beginnerimprover: 6:45-8pm
– Intermeediate+: 8-9:15pm
Enniskeane Thursday evenings: 6:15-9:15
Skibbereen Sports Centre from late September: Tuesdays 2:30-4pm
Union Hall Development Centre: 1 hour sessions Mondays 6-9pm
Group Description: People who are over 18 years who play pickleball as a fun pastime, open to men and women,
Contact: [email protected]
Address: Riverstick Cmmunity Hall, P43DX99
Type of Venue: Indoors
Other Details:
Beginners welcome (coaching provided)
Equipment Provided
Adults
Cost: €5.00 per session on a pay as you play basis
What day(s) of the week does your group play?
Currently on a Thursday from 7pm to 8pm.
Group Description: A mixed group who enjoy the exercise and the social aspect
Contact: [email protected]
Address: Scoil Mhuire Sportshall, Kanturk, P51XK81
Kilbrin Community Centre, Kilbrin
Type of Venue: Indoors
Other Details:
Beginners welcome (coaching provided)
Equipment Provided
Adults
Cost: €5 per session
What day(s) of the week does your group play?
Tues in Kanturk at 8pm
Thurs in Kilbrin at 8pm
Group Description: Cobh Pickleball Club is a friendly community pickleball club based at Great Island Community Centre in Cobh. We currently play across 3 indoor courts and welcome adults of different ages and playing levels.
The club focuses on social play, developing players and creating an inclusive local pickleball community. Beginners can be supported as they learn the game, while more experienced players have opportunities for regular matchplay, drills and competitive play. The club is run on a community basis and aims to make pickleball accessible, social and enjoyable for people in Cobh and the surrounding area.
Contact: [email protected]
Address: Great Island Community Centre, Cobh P24WP82
Type of Venue: Indoors
Other Details:
Beginners welcome (coaching provided)
Equipment Provided
Adults & Older Adults
Cost: The club offers membership options, currently €160 per year or €80 for 6 months. This includes all sessions.
Guest/reserve places are €10 per session where space is available. Places are subject to court capacity.
What day(s) of the week does your group play?
Monday: 18:00–20:00
Friday: 10:00–12:00
Group Description: Bantry & Glengarriff Pickleball sessions are run in association with West Cork Pickleball Club. There are two lined courts in Bantry and one Glengarriff. All welcome from beginners to more advanced players..
We love Pickleball. There are many ex-tennis players who have taken up the game and are really enjoying it. We will in time, introduce the game to more people in the West Cork area.
Contact: [email protected]
Address: Boys Club Bantry
Glengarriff Hall, Glengariff
Type of Venue: Indoors
Other Details:
Beginners welcome (coaching provided)
Equipment Provided
Adults & Older Adults
Cost:€7.50 per hour
What day(s) of the week does your group play?
Monday 10:30 – 12:00 (in both locations)
Monday 17:00 – 19:00
Tuesday 11:00 – 12:00 (in both locations)
Friday 18:00 – 19:00
Group Description:
Pickled Sports is a Cork-based pickleball coaching, participation and events initiative focused on helping more people discover and enjoy the sport. We run professional beginner and improver coaching, social/open play, leagues, events and other opportunities for players to get involved.
Our coaching sessions are structured 90-minute sessions led by an IPTPA Level 2 coach, with clear learning objectives, practical takeaways and supporting materials so players can continue developing between sessions. Participants also have access to a dedicated community forum and WhatsApp group for updates, questions, session follow-up and connecting with other players.
Our current East Cork coaching base is Midleton College, while we are also developing activities and partnerships across Cork. Alongside the commercial side of Pickled Sports, I volunteer within the local pickleball community, including supporting an Active Retirement group and delivering sessions for people with additional needs.
The aim is to make pickleball accessible, welcoming and social, while creating clear pathways from somebody trying the sport for the first time through to regular social play, coaching, leagues and competitive events.
Contact: [email protected]
Address: Trevor West Sports Hall, Midleton College, Connolly Street, School-Land, Midleton, P25 F898
Type of Venue: Indoors
Other Details:
Beginners welcome (coaching provided)
Equipment Provided
Adults , Older Adults, People with additional needs
Cost: Costs vary depending on the activity. Professional beginner and improver coaching is delivered in structured 90-minute sessions, typically through 4-week blocks at around €70, with PAYG places around €20 where available. Coaching includes takeaway materials and access to a dedicated community forum and WhatsApp group for follow-up and player support.
We also run social/open play, typically €10 for 2 hours or €15 for 3 hours, as well as leagues, tournaments and other events where entry fees vary depending on the format. Pickled Sports also supports community and volunteer-led activity, including work with older adults and people with additional needs, where sessions may be free, subsidised or organised separately.
What day(s) of the week does your group play?
Sessions are run on Saturdays, Sundays and other selected dates depending on the programme. Pickled Sports runs coaching blocks, social play, leagues and events rather than operating one fixed weekly session.
Times vary by programme. Weekend coaching and social play are currently the main activities, with individual league fixtures, clinics and events scheduled separately.
More Info:
These adult education centres are offering beginner programmes in September 2026. Follow the links to learn more.
