Sports Campus Ireland

Sports Campus Ireland is a large athletic complex near Blanchardstown featuring training facilities and competition venues for multiple sports. The site includes a 50-meter swimming pool, indoor sports halls, specialized training centers, and other amenities designed to support different athletic disciplines.

The site was originally farmland before being converted into a sports complex starting in 2007. This transformation created a centralized training headquarters for Irish athletic activities.

The complex houses the administrative headquarters of several national sports organizations that guide Irish athletics across different disciplines. It functions as a gathering point where the organizational side of sports life in Ireland happens.

The campus is open for various uses including training events, conferences, and programs for people with different physical abilities. Visitors should allow time to explore, as the grounds are extensive with multiple zones to visit.

The National Aquatic Centre features a swimming pool with two moveable floors that can be adjusted to create different water depths for training and competition purposes. This technical feature is often overlooked by visitors but enables the facility to serve multiple needs.

Location: County Dublin

GPS coordinates: 53.39650,-6.36800

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42