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New at Kilbrack Golf Club

Three new courts. Padel is here.

Three covered, floodlit padel courts beside the 18th green. Open to members and visitors, and you don't need to have played before.

Opening Saturday 7 November 2026

Register your interest How padel works
3covered courts
20×10 mcompetition size
07–22open seven days
7 Novopen to everyone

What is padel

Tennis and squash, in a glass box

Padel is always played in doubles on a court about a third the size of a tennis court. Walls surround the court and stay in play, so rallies last longer and beginners get the ball back more often. Most people are enjoying a proper game within their first hour.

2 v 2

Always doubles

Four players per court. Book as a group, or join an open session and we'll pair you up.

Underarm

Easy to serve

You bounce the ball and serve underarm, below the waist, diagonally into the service box. No big serve needed.

15·30·40

Tennis scoring

Points, games and sets are scored like tennis. The ball can bounce once, then come off the glass back into play.

Two padel players shaking hands on a blue court Padel rackets and yellow balls on a blue court A padel player lunging for the ball
Padel rackets and balls laid out on a blue court

New to padel?

Never played? Perfect.

Most of our players had never held a padel racket before their first game. There's no fitness test and no experience needed, just comfortable sports clothes and flat shoes.

Easy to learnUnderarm serves and big walls mean you're rallying in minutes.
Social by designAlways four players, so it's a night out as much as a workout.
A proper workoutLots of short sprints and quick shots without feeling like exercise.
Rain or shineCovered, floodlit courts mean no cancelled games.
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The courts

Built to competition size

All three are panoramic courts, meaning the side walls are frameless glass with nothing blocking the view. They sit under one canopy roof with open sides, so you play in fresh air but stay dry.

Aerial night view of a row of blue padel courts
Floodlit courts: book right up to closing.
Top-down plan of a padel court, 20 metres long and 10 metres wide, drawn to scale 20.00 m 10.00 m 6.95 m NET 0.88 m
Court plan to scale. Solid edges are 3 m glass walls; dotted edges are mesh.
FeatureSizeNotes
Playing area20 × 10 mStandard competition size
Net height0.88 / 0.92 mAt the centre / at the posts
Back walls3 m + 1 m3 m of 12 mm tempered glass, then 1 m of mesh
Service line6.95 mMeasured from the net
Surface12 mmSand-filled blue artificial grass
Lighting500 luxLED floodlights, so you can book right up to closing
Opening hours07:00–22:00Seven days a week

For our golfers

Something to do when the course is closed

The courts are covered and lit, so frost, a waterlogged course or a dark December evening doesn't stop you playing. Padel also builds the rotation and hand speed that carry over to your swing.

  • MembershipFull golf members get padel included at the member rate. No extra joining fee.
  • ClubhouseChanging rooms, lockers and the bar are shared with the golf club.
  • WinterCourts stay open when the course is on temporary greens or closed.
  • ParkingUse the main car park. The courts are a two-minute walk past the pro shop.
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Opening dates

How we're opening

Members get the first look, then the courts open to everyone. Every session on opening weekend is free.

  1. Mon 19 Oct

    Booking opens

    Members can book online and through the pro shop.

  2. Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov

    Members' preview

    Hit on the new courts before anyone else. Coaches on court from 10:00.

  3. Sat 7 Nov

    Open to all

    Public booking goes live. Exhibition match at 14:00, followed by drinks in the clubhouse.

  4. Sat 7 – Sun 8 Nov

    Free taster clinics

    One-hour clinics for beginners, rackets and balls provided. Spaces are limited.

Prices

Per court, per 90 minutes

Prices are for the whole court, so split between four players. Off-peak is 07:00–17:00 on weekdays. Peak is weekday evenings and all day at weekends.

Visitors

€40peak

  • €32 off-peak
  • That's €10 each at peak
  • Book up to 7 days ahead

Golf members

€24peak

  • €18 off-peak
  • That's €6 each at peak
  • Book up to 14 days ahead

Coaching

€15per person

  • 60-minute group session, up to 4 players
  • Beginner and improver levels
  • Private lessons €50 an hour

Racket hire €4. Balls are provided free for every booking.

Coaching

Learn it properly

Our coaches run sessions for every level, from your very first rally to match tactics. Rackets are available to hire and balls are always free.

Beginners

First steps

The basics of the serve, the walls and the scoring in a relaxed group of up to four. You'll be playing points by the end of the hour.

Improvers

Level up

Better positioning, smarter shots and how to use the glass. For anyone who's played a few times and wants to win more points.

Private

One to one

Personal coaching on whatever you want to work on, at a time that suits you. Bring a partner and split it if you like.

Life on court

Fast, social and fun

A first game takes minutes to learn and the rallies are addictive. Come on your own, bring a friend or make it a club night.

A blue padel court with seating beside it
A smiling padel player behind the glass
A player carrying padel rackets
A padel player about to hit a low shot
A padel racket and ball on the grass
A wide view of a blue padel court

Questions

Before you play

The things people usually ask before their first game.

Do I need to have played before?

No. Padel is built for beginners, and our free taster clinics on opening weekend are made for people who've never picked up a racket.

Do I need to be fit?

Not at all. You play at your own pace, and the court is small, so it's much less running than tennis.

What should I wear and bring?

Comfortable sports clothes and flat-soled trainers or court shoes. Rackets are €4 to hire and balls are free with every booking.

Do I need a partner?

Padel is played in fours, so it's best to bring friends. If you can't, tell us on the form and we'll try to pair you up with others.

Can non-members play?

Yes. Visitors are very welcome from Saturday 7 November. Members get the first look from Monday 19 October and a lower price.

What if it rains?

The courts are covered and lit, so you stay dry and can play after dark.

How do I book?

Register your interest below. We'll email you a booking link before booking opens.

Register your interest

Claim your place on court

Four quick points and you're on the list. We'll email you a booking link before public booking opens on Monday 19 October.

Questions? Pro shop: padel@kilbrackgolf.example · +353 1 555 0142

Who's playing?

So we know who to send your booking link to.

Your game

No wrong answers. It helps us pair you with the right players.

Are you a golf member?
Padel experience
When suits you?

Pick as many as you like.

Game point

One last thing, then you're on the list.

Name
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Email
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Status
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Level
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Plays
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We'll only use your email to send your booking link and opening news.

Rules

The rules, and everything you need to know

Padel is easy to pick up. Here's how a game works, from the first serve to the final point, plus what to bring and how things work at Kilbrack.

01

The basics

  • Doubles only. Two teams of two, one on each side of the net.
  • The court is 20 m long and 10 m wide, with glass and mesh walls around it.
  • The net is 88 cm high in the middle and 92 cm at the posts.
  • The racket is solid with no strings, and has holes in it. It must have a strap that stays around your wrist.
  • The ball looks like a tennis ball but is a little softer.
  • The goal: win points by hitting the ball so your opponents can't return it.
02

Scoring

  • Points go 15, 30, 40, then game, just like tennis.
  • At 40-40 (deuce), a team needs two points in a row. Many clubs play "golden point" instead: whoever wins the next point wins the game.
  • A set is won by the first team to win six games, by at least two.
  • At 6-6 in games there's a tie-break. First to 7 points, by two, wins the set.
  • A match is usually the best of three sets.
  • Swap ends after the 1st, 3rd, 5th game and so on.
03

The serve

  1. Stand behind the service line. At the start of a game, serve from the right, then swap sides after every point.
  2. Let the ball bounce once, then hit it underarm, at or below your waist.
  3. Aim diagonally across the net so it lands in the opposite service box.
  4. You get two tries. If both miss, it's a double fault and the other team scores.
  5. If the ball clips the net and still lands in the right box, it's a let. Serve again.

Each player serves a whole game, then it passes to the other team.

04

The rally

  • Returning the serve: let the ball bounce in your box first, then hit it back over the net.
  • After that, you can hit the ball after one bounce, or before it bounces (a volley).
  • Each team can only hit the ball once per shot. Your partner can't touch it too.
  • The ball must go over the net and land on the opponents' side of the court.
  • The point carries on until someone makes a mistake.
05

Using the walls

The walls are what make padel special. They're part of the game.

  • If the ball bounces on your side and then comes off a wall, you can still hit it back.
  • You can let the ball come off the back wall and play it on the rebound, which is why rallies last so long.
  • You can also aim to bounce the ball on the other side and let it come off their walls, which makes it very hard to return.

What's out:

  • The ball hits a wall or fence on the other side before bouncing on the floor.
  • The ball leaves the court, or hits the outside of the structure or the posts.
  • The ball bounces twice on your side before you hit it.
06

Lost points

You lose the point if:

  • The ball bounces twice on your side.
  • You, your racket or your clothes touch the net or its posts.
  • The ball hits you or your clothing.
  • You hit it into the net, or out of the court.
  • Your team hits the same shot twice, for example both partners touch the ball.
  • You hit the ball before it crosses to your side.
07

Kit & etiquette

  • Shoes: flat-soled trainers or court shoes. No boots or spikes.
  • Clothes: anything comfortable that lets you move.
  • Racket strap: always put it round your wrist.
  • Be kind to the glass: don't lean or kick the walls.
  • Call it honestly, and say "sorry" if you hit a ball into a neighbouring court.
  • Keep the court clear of bottles and bags during play.
08

At Kilbrack

  • Opening hours: 07:00 to 22:00, seven days a week from Saturday 7 November 2026.
  • Booking: courts are booked in 90-minute slots. Members can book up to 14 days ahead, visitors up to 7 days ahead.
  • Prices: visitors €40 peak and €32 off-peak. Golf members €24 peak and €18 off-peak. Those are per court, so split them four ways.
  • Peak times are weekday evenings and all weekend. Off-peak is 07:00 to 17:00 on weekdays.
  • Rackets are €4 to hire. Balls are free with every booking.
  • Coaching: €15 each for a 60-minute group session, or €50 an hour for a private lesson.
  • Clubhouse: changing rooms, lockers and the bar are shared with the golf club.
  • Parking: use the main car park. The courts are a two-minute walk past the pro shop.
  • Questions? Email or call the pro shop, details in the sign-up section above.

These are the standard rules, kept simple so you can start playing. Match rules can vary a little between clubs and competitions, so ask a coach if you're ever unsure.