'It's really taking off' - Ireland's padel boom

Updated / Saturday, 18 Jul 2026 07:00 Michael Zholob By Michael Zholob RTÉ Intern The popularity of padel in Ireland continues to rise. Combining elements of tennis and squash, it's thought there are now over 60,000 players across the country, with new facilities popping up almost every week. This week, the Padel Irish Open has been taking place in Templeogue in Dublin. Watch our video to hear from players and spectators on why padel has become a smash hit. More stories on News Ireland