Let’s Go Padel, the sister company of a popular adventure resort, has ambitious plans to open more courts
13:10, 26 Jun 2025Updated 13:10, 26 Jun 2025
Let’s Go Padel is opening this weekend
The first serve in a grand slam effort to make padel, a sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, accessible to everyone in Northern Ireland is set to take place this weekend with the launch of new courts in Carryduff and Ballyclare.
Let’s Go Padel, the sister company of the hugely popular adventure resort Let’s Go Hydro, has ambitious plans to open 50 courts before Christmas, with the ultimate aim of opening 100 courts across the country as soon as possible.
The first grand opening will take place at Let’s Go Hydro on Mealough Road, Carryduff on Friday, June 27 (5pm – 10pm). The complex boasts six doubles courts, two singles and two pickleball courts.
Open to the public, this family-friendly event will include free play sessions, kids coaching clinics, an exhibition match and a skills challenge, with a barbecue and DJ on hand to keep everyone entertained.
On Saturday, June 28 (11am – 4pm), Let’s Go Padel will launch its Ballyclare centre at Green Road with another packed programme similar to the Carryduff event.
Ballyclare boasts two indoor and two outdoor courts.
Pete Boyle, the entrepreneur behind Let’s Go Padel, believes the potential for padel to take off in Northern Ireland is incredible.
He said: “Across the UK there were just 300 courts 18 months ago, by the end of the year there will likely be 2,000. In Europe, and Padel, the fastest growing sport globally, is gaining popularity in Northern Ireland, with plans to open 50 new courts by Christmas. “Local people are going on holidays and playing padel, but when they come home there are not enough courts to meet demand. Pending planning permission, we aim to open 50 courts before Christmas and are actively pursuing multiple sites to open another 50.
“We are initially aiming to open sites in Derry~Londonderry, Newry, Ballymena, and Newtownards while we hope to have people playing at courts in East Belfast by November.”
Despite the planned surge in court openings, Pete is convinced the demand for padel in Northern Ireland will mirror other parts of the world.
He said: “While there are elite elements to the game and people can play at a high level, primarily it is an inclusive sport which the whole family can play together.”
“It is so easy to play and thoroughly enjoyable – once people begin to play we find that they really fall in love with the sport.
“At Let’s Go Padel we are committed to providing world class facilities and expert coaching where families, first-timers, experts and even corporate teams can come and feel a real sense of community.” We currently operate 14 courts and they are currently all busy. Across Northern Ireland and between ourselves and other providers, we feel there is the potential for around 300 new courts.
“We really are just getting started. “.
Opening events are available for a mere £5. To secure your spot, head over to Let’s Go Padel Grand Opening Events.
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