Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club

What Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club does

Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club (PSLC) is a privately-operated, community-anchored multi-facility sports and leisure club located on Dublin's North Coast in Portmarnock, Co. Dublin. The venue operates a 25-metre swimming pool (currently closed for roof replacement), Martello Fitness Gym and studios, five state-of-the-art padel courts (expanded from 2 in May 2026), six floodlit tennis courts, two all-weather 5-a-side pitches, a dance studio, a squash court, conference and function rooms, and on-site food and beverage offerings (Aprés Coffee House, Southern Cross Bar, and Puck). The club hosts 20+ independent sports clubs and activity groups including Portmarnock Athletic, Portmarnock Padel Club, Portmarnock Sub-Aqua, Portmarnock Swim Team, Portmarnock Triathlon, Portmarnock Bowls, PSLC Badminton, PSLC Squash, PSLC Tennis, and Portmarnock Judo School, plus structured programs in ballet, Irish dance, taekwondo, capoeira, kempo karate, Zumba, HYROX, kickboxing, yoga, and pickleball.

The technical operating layer is built on the Gladstone Go online booking and membership management platform, accessible via the PSLC website and native iOS and Android mobile applications. The venue integrates Google Analytics, StatCounter, Google Maps, YouTube, Facebook, Akismet, reCAPTCHA, and ShareThis for marketing, analytics, and anti-spam functions. No AI/ML or proprietary technology is disclosed; the technology stack is conventional SaaS for the leisure sector.

PSLC's revenue model is multi-stream and direct-to-consumer. Core recurring revenue comes from five membership tiers ranging from €75 (Annual Pavilion) to €620 (All Access), with senior/concession discounts and additional monthly variants. Usage-based revenue is generated from pay-as-you-go court hire (padel €16–€24/hr with planned June 2026 increase to €20–€28, tennis €30/hr for non-members), function and conference room hire (Oakwood 20–70 people, Blackwood 40–90 people), and pitches. Transactional revenue is earned from food and beverage (Aprés Coffee House, Southern Cross Bar, Puck) and structured one-off programs such as Kids Summer Camp (€120 members / €140 non-members), 8-week kickboxing courses (€80/week), and HYROX (€10/session). Distribution is omnichannel through the website, mobile apps, in-person reception, and a network of 20+ partner sports clubs that drive community-led acquisition. The club has no disclosed funding, no parent company, and no public financial reporting.

Name

Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club

Legal name

Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Club

Website

https://pslc.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club is a privately-operated multi-facility sports and leisure club on Dublin's North Coast in Portmarnock, Ireland, offering swimming, gym, padel, tennis, fitness classes, F&B, and event hire to individual members, families, and 20+ hosted sports clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports and Leisure Club

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Sport Complexes & Community Sports Parks (MPAKAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aquatic Centers & Swimming Facilities (MPAKAEAF), Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK)

Keywords

• Sports and leisure
• Membership club
• Fitness facilities
• Padel courts
• Swimming lessons

Headquarters

HQ city

Portmarnock

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual and monthly membership subscriptions providing access to various facilities including pool, gym, and all club amenities. Five membership types available: Annual Pavilion (€75), Basic Annual (€170), Annual Pool (€420), Gym (€545), and All Access (€620). Senior and concession discounts available.
2. Pay-as-you-go Facility Rental: Day passes and per-use payments for courts, pitches, and other facilities. Padel courts available at €16/hour for members and €24/hour for visitors.
3. Activity and Course Fees: Fees for swimming lessons, summer camps, fitness classes, kickboxing courses, and other structured activities. Kids' Summer Camp at €120 for members and €140 for non-members.
4. Food and Beverage: Revenue from Après Coffee House, Southern Cross Bar, and Puck food offerings including dine-in, takeaway, and catering services.
5. Function Room and Event Hire: Rental of function rooms (Oakwood Room 20-70 people, Blackwood Room 40-90 people) and conference facilities for private events, parties, and corporate use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PSLC is a community sports and leisure club that sells memberships and pay-as-you-go access to a 25-meter swimming pool, the Martello Fitness gym and studios, five state-of-the-art padel courts, six floodlit tennis courts, two all-weather 5-a-side pitches, a wood-sprung dance studio, squash court, conference and function rooms, and on-site food and beverage (Après Coffee House, Southern Cross Bar, and Puck @ PSLC). The club also runs structured aquatic lessons (Swim Academy, Adult Swim Lessons), the Kids' Summer Camp, fitness classes (HYROX, Kickboxing, Zumba, Yoga), martial arts (Judo, Karate, Taekwon-do, Capoeira), dance programs (Ballet, Irish Dancing), Pickleball, and is home to 20+ affiliated sports clubs.

Product overview

Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club is a multi-facility sports and leisure complex offering a diverse range of products and services. The core facilities include a 25-meter swimming pool (undergoing refurbishment), Martello Fitness Gym and Studios, five state-of-the-art Padel courts (expanded in 2026), six floodlit tennis courts, two all-weather pitches, a dance studio, squash court, and conference/function rooms. Dining options include Après Coffee House and the Southern Cross Bar with Puck Foods. The club hosts numerous activities and clubs including swimming lessons (Swim Academy, Adult Lessons, Advanced Junior Lessons), fitness classes (Zumba, HYROX, Kickboxing, Yoga, AquaFit-style), martial arts (Judo, Kempo Karate, Taekwon-do, Capoeira), dance programs (Ballet, Irish Dancing), and racket sports (Padel, Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Pickleball). Multiple membership tiers (Pavilion, Basic, Pool, Gym, All Access) provide access to facilities with discounted rates. Online booking and mobile apps (iOS/Android) enable members to manage accounts and reserve activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Martello Fitness: Gym and fitness studio brand offering personal training, group classes including HYROX, spin, and small group training.
• Après Coffee House
• Southern Cross Bar
• Puck @ PSLC
• Portmarnock Padel Club

Products and services

• PSLC Memberships Five-tier annual membership subscription to PSLC facilities: Annual Pavilion (€75/year) for bar-discount access and occasional facility use; Basic Annual (€170/year; €85 senior & concession) for general users with priority booking; Annual Pool (€420/year; €310 senior & concession) for regular pool users; Gym (€545/year; €460 senior & concession) for regular gym users; and All Access (€620/year; €500 senior & concession) for full facility access including pool and gym. Monthly versions of Pool, Gym, and All Access tiers are also offered. Members receive discounted rates across facilities, classes, and Kids' Summer Camp, and priority booking for facilities and swimming lessons.
• Padel @ The PSLC (court hire) Padel court hire at five state-of-the-art courts installed by specialist padel experts from Spain, with coastal surroundings and free parking. Priced at €16/hour per court for PSLC members (€4 per person based on 4 players) and €24/hour per court for visitors (€6 per person), with no peak-hour surcharges. Rates scheduled to rise to €20/hour members and €28/hour visitors from June 1, 2026.
• Portmarnock Padel Club Independent padel club formed September 2024 that makes PSLC its home facility, offering coaching, competitions, leagues, and social play year-round (separate membership from PSLC core membership). Activities, social play, and leagues are organized out of the PSLC padel courts.
• Padel Coaching (Debbie Brown) Individual and group padel coaching sessions delivered at PSLC by Debbie Brown, contactable via [email protected] or 087-0966682 (Facebook: PSLC PADEL PORTMARNOCK).
• Tennis Courts Hire Six floodlit all-weather tennis courts available to non-members from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday at €30/hour, and through PSLC Tennis club membership.
• All-Weather Pitches Hire Two 5-a-side all-weather pitches available to hire 7am-10pm Monday-Friday and 9am-10pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Squash Court Hire Single squash court available to hire on Saturday and Sunday from 9am-10pm; PSLC Squash club activities also operate from the court.
• Dance Studio Hire Wood-sprung dance studio with full-length mirrors and ballet barres available to hire 7am-10pm Monday-Friday and 9am-10pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Conference Room Hire Conference room with conference table, chairs, projector, screen, and HDMI connectivity, available for corporate meetings and conferences (currently closed, expected to reopen late September).
• Function Rooms (Oakwood and Blackwood) Two function rooms for private events: Oakwood Room (20-70 people) and Blackwood Room (40-90 people), suitable for birthday parties, christenings, communions, and special occasions, with catering supplied by Puck Foods.
• Swimming Pool Access 25-meter swimming pool hosting public swims, adult swims, lane swims, and children's swimming lessons; currently closed for roof replacement and refurbishment, with reopening tied to the 2026 refurbishment works.
• Swim Academy (Children's Swimming Lessons) Children's structured swimming lesson program with levels from Seahorse (preschool, age 3+) through Orcas; currently paused during pool refurbishment.
• Adult Swim Lessons Adult swimming lessons for ages 18+ at three levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced), held on Tuesdays at 8pm and Wednesdays at 10am.
• Advanced Junior Swim Programs Advanced Lane (age 10-13), Teen Team (ages 13-17), and Rookie Lifeguard (Bronze, Silver, Gold) programs for higher-ability junior swimmers; currently paused due to pool closure.
• Martello Fitness Gym Full-service gym offering strength training, fitness programs, and holistic wellness practices, including a free induction for new gym members aged 16+.
• Martello Fitness Studios (Spin, SGT) Studios offering Spin Studio classes, Small Group Training, and HYROX classes, available 7am-10pm Monday-Friday and 9am-10pm Saturdays and Sundays.
• HYROX Classes Global fitness race training combining 1km runs with functional workout stations, every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15pm. PAYG introductory pricing of €10 per session.
• 8-Week Kickboxing Course 8-week kickboxing course at Martello Fitness led by former K1 Kickboxer Aaron Reilly, with 16 sessions (Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-12pm). €80 per week, age 16+, suitable for beginners and intermediate participants; gloves and pads provided.
• AquaFit-Style Studio Class Low-impact cardio and strength full-body workout class tailored as an alternative to pool-based Aquafit during pool closure, held every Friday morning at 11:15am.
• Zumba at the PSLC Latina dance fitness classes with Beginners on Tuesdays at 10am and All Levels on Thursdays at 8pm, instructed by Susana.
• Yoga Flow Workshop Series Yoga flow workshop series featuring guided sessions including workshops on finding your voice.
• Pickleball at PSLC Pickleball sessions organized by North Star Pickleball on Saturdays 5:30-7pm, welcoming novice or intermediate level players; beginners lessons began January 2026.
• PSLC Kids' Summer Camp 2026 Full-week summer camps (Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm) for boys and girls aged 4-9 years, featuring indoor and outdoor activities including dancing, arts and crafts, padel, football, skill-focused activities, and team challenges; priced at €120 for members and €140 for non-members.
• Portmarnock Judo School Olympic judo classes for children (age 6+) and adults, with juniors Monday and Thursday 6pm and seniors Monday and Thursday 7pm, led by head coach Ray Stears, 6th Dan.
• Kempo Karate Kempo karate classes run by Ruth Smyth at PSLC.
• Fingal Taekwon-do Kubz Taekwon-do classes run by Claire Ingham at PSLC.
• Dublin Capoeira (Adults and Kids) Adult Capoeira classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm and children's Capoeira classes run by Bruno Da Silva at PSLC.
• Kinsella School of Ballet Ballet classes for girls and boys aged 3 and above run by Fiona Kinsella at PSLC's dance studio.
• Scoil Rince Féilte (Irish Dancing) Irish dancing classes run by Niamh Jennings TCRG at PSLC's dance studio.
• Portmarnock Triathlon Club Amateur triathlon club with over 100 members training across swimming, cycling, and running disciplines at PSLC facilities, open year-round to new members.
• Portmarnock Athletic Club Athletics club for all levels from novice to experienced, training on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays at PSLC; open to new members.
• Portmarnock Swim Team Amateur competitive swimming club structured for swimmers to develop their highest performance level in a fun, positive environment.
• Portmarnock Sub-Aqua Club Scuba diving club founded in 1983 with over 50 members, running dive season March-October, pool training on Thursdays, and year-round snorkelling.
• Portmarnock Bowls Indoor bowls club founded in 2008, competing in the premier division of the Dublin Afternoon Indoor Bowls League, playing games on Tuesdays 11am and Fridays 8pm.
• PSLC Tennis Club Active tennis club using PSLC's six floodlit all-weather courts, with pavilion access for social gatherings, competitions, coaching, and social events including BBQs.
• PSLC Squash and Badminton Clubs Squash court hire and club activities, plus senior badminton club (Mon 8-10pm, Wed 8-11pm) and junior badminton club (Wed 7-8pm, Sun 4-6:30pm) running September through May.
• Après Coffee House On-site coffee house open 7 days a week serving Farmhand Coffee, pastries, cakes, smoothies, homemade lemonades, yogurt and granola pots, and overnight oats; dog-friendly.
• Southern Cross Bar Bar and lounge with Sky Sports and BT Sports coverage, an open terrace, and dine-in Puck Burger available during bar hours Wednesday through Sunday.
• Puck @ PSLC On-site food service by Puck Foods including take-away lunch, weekend brunch, evening dining Wednesday to Sunday, and catering for special occasions.
• PSLC Mobile App (iOS and Android) Native mobile applications for iOS and Android enabling PSLC members to book activities, reserve courts, manage memberships, and access club services on the go.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pool refurbishment funded and underway to secure long-term facility operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Quinn Downes GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerQuinn Downes Group is the Padel Sponsor for Padel @ The PSLC. They are a local business partner supporting the padel facility at the club. More information available at quinndownes.com.
• Fingal County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFingal County Council is a key partner of PSLC. The local government authority provides support and partnerships for community sports and leisure facilities in the Fingal area.
• Portmarnock Padel ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortmarnock Padel Club, formed in September 2024, makes the PSLC facility its home. The club offers coaching, competitions, league and social activity to all its members year-round. Separate membership from PSLC, provides organized events, social play and league activity.
• Padel IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPadel Ireland has published a handy guide to padel rules referenced on the PSLC website for players getting started with the sport.
• Puck FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPuck Foods provides food catering at PSLC including takeaway lunch service, weekend brunch, evening dining Wednesday-Sunday, and catering for special occasions. Located in the Southern Cross Bar area with dine-in options.
• Debbie Brown (Padel Coach)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDebbie Brown provides padel coaching services at PSLC. Contact via [email protected] or 087-0966682. Facebook: PSLC PADEL PORTMARNOCK.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Virgin Active: Premium subscription-based health club chain in the UK and Ireland with multi-discipline facilities including pools, studios, classes and racquet areas; overlaps with PSLC's All Access / Gym / Pool membership positioning.
• Nuffield Health: UK-wide network of health and fitness clubs combining gyms, pools, group exercise, and (in some sites) racquet sports and studios; comparable as a broad incumbent running subscription-based multi-discipline leisure facilities.
• David Lloyd Clubs: UK and Ireland private members' leisure club chain offering racquet sports, swimming, gym, group exercise and family amenities under a subscription model; broadly comparable membership-tiering and facility mix to PSLC at a larger scale.
• Better (GLL): UK-wide public leisure trust operating subscription and pay-as-you-go leisure centres with pools, gyms and classes; comparable as a broad incumbent in the membership leisure space, particularly relevant for cross-border member overlap.
• énergie Fitness: Network of franchised fitness clubs in Ireland offering gym, group exercise and personal training; overlaps with PSLC's Martello Fitness gym and class programming as a broader subscription-based competitor.

Direct peers

• West Wood Club: Dublin-based private members' sports and leisure club with comparable multi-facility offering (pool, gym, courts, studios, F&B) and tiered membership pricing, serving a similar upper-tier family and fitness demographic in the Greater Dublin area.
• Leisure World (Ireland): Long-standing Irish membership-based leisure club with pool, gym, studios, classes and children's programs; comparable membership subscription model and family-oriented positioning to PSLC within the Irish market.

Regional players

• Mount Anville Sports Club: South Dublin community sports club hosting multiple sub-clubs, coaching, and competitive sport; comparable community-led, multi-club model within a different Dublin catchment to PSLC.
• Castleknock Hotel & Country Club: Dublin leisure and hotel property combining fitness, pool, racquet and F&B amenities under a club membership structure; comparable multi-revenue leisure venue in a different Dublin geography.

Emerging players

• Padel Ireland: National padel body and ecosystem of padel venues across Ireland; directly comparable as a partner/ecosystem player to PSLC's newly expanded 5-court padel facility and Portmarnock Padel Club.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pslcclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/pslcclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/portmarnock-sports-and-leisure-club

Compliance2 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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