County Dublin's pickleball scene is thriving, and it runs on a distinctly Irish model, a handful of dedicated clubs hopping between school sports halls and leisure centres across the county, from the north coast down through the city and out along the DunLaoghaire-Rathdown coastline. If you're chasing a game, chances are one of these clubs already has a session near you. Here's the full picture.

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North County Dublin

Portmarnock Community School

Location: Carrickhill Rd Upper, Beechwood, Portmarnock, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Type: School

Out on the coast, Portmarnock Community School hosts the Portmarnock Pickleball Club, with a long weekly session running every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 10:00pm - a proper evening fixture if you're based in Fingal.

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Dublin 7 & Cabra

Inspire Sports Centre

Location: Ratoath Rd, Cabra West, Dublin 7, Ireland

Type: Multi-Sport Facility

On the northside of the city, Inspire Sports Centre in Cabra West runs one of the busiest schedules on this list. The Dublin 7 Pickleball Club plays five times a week here giving players in this part of the city more court time than almost anywhere else in the county.

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South Dublin City

Our Lady's School Sports Dome

Location: Templeogue Rd, Terenure, Dublin, Ireland

Type: School

Down in Terenure, Our Lady’s School Sports Dome is a genuine pickleball hotspot, hosting two separate clubs. Ez Pickleball runs sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:00-10:00pm plus Thursdays from 7:00-10:00pm, while the Terenure Pickleball Club adds a further slot on Tuesdays from 8:00-10:00pm.

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The High School

Location: Danum, ZionRd, Rathgar, Dublin 6, Ireland

Type: School

Nearby in Rathgar, The High School hosts Dodder Pickleball every Wednesday from 7:00-9:00pm - a good option if Terenure's midweek slots are already booked out.

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Dundrum & Stillorgan

St Tiernans Community School

Location: Parkvale, Balally, Dublin, Ireland

Type: School

The Sandyford Pickleball Club is the county's most well-travelled outfit, running sessions across three different venues. At St Tiernans Community School in Balally, it plays a long Saturday session from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

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St Benildus College

Location: Kilmacud Rd Upper, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland

Type: University

Over at St Benildus College in Stillorgan, The Sandyford Pickleball club runs on Mondays from 7:30-9:30pm and Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00pm.

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DLR Loughlinstown

Location: Loughlinstown Dr, Loughlinstown, Dublin, Ireland

Type: Leisure Centre

The Sandyford Pickleball club hosts pay-and-play sessions on Fridays and Sundays from 10:00am to 12:00pm - meaning Sandyford players effectively have a court somewhere in the county on five different days of the week.

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Blackrock & Cabinteely

Newpark School

Location: Newtownpark Ave, Newtown Castlebyrn, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Type: School

Blackrock Pickleball covers the southeastern suburbs, running its main weeknight session at Newpark School in Blackrock on Mondays from 8:10-10:10pm

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Cabinteely Community School

Location: Johnstown Rd, Kilbogget, Cabinteely, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Type: School

Blackrock Pickleball runs a Saturday morning slot at Cabinteely Community School from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

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Dalkey

Loreto Abbey Dalkey Sports Hall

Location: Loreto Ave, Harbour Rd, Dalkey Commons, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, Ireland

Type: Multi-Sport Facility

Right on the coast in Dalkey, Loreto Abbey Dalkey Sports Hall has four indoor hard courts and hosts the Dalkey Pickleball Club twice a week, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30-9:00pm, one of the better-equipped venues on this list if you want a proper multi-court setup with sea views nearby.

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