Sports Facility

Foundry Padel, an indoor padel club, is set to launch in Portland's Cathedral Park neighborhood. Owners Jake and Monica Killion plan a soft launch in March and a hard opening in early June. The facility will feature four courts and a social area to foster community through the fast-paced racquet sport.

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A planning application seeks to transform a warehouse in Andover into an indoor padel facility amid growing popularity of the sport. The proposal includes three courts, a gym, and other amenities at Centurion House in Walworth Business Park. If approved, construction could start this year.

Offaly County Council has approved planning permission for three new padel courts at Mangan’s Service Station on Edenderry's Dublin Road. The development, proposed by J. Mangan & Sons Limited, includes additional facilities and environmental safeguards. Padel, a growing sport in Ireland, combines elements of tennis and squash.

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Basildon Council has approved plans to build two additional padel courts and extend evening hours at the Basildon Sporting Village. The decision aims to enhance community access to the growing sport. Officials highlight the positive resident response since the courts opened last year.