The National Sports Campus is providing state-of-the-art sports facilities to elite athletes in Ireland while offering valuable amenities to the local community.
The Campus boasts an impressive array of facilities including the National Aquatic Centre, Irish Institute of Sport- providing sports science and medical facilities, a National Modern Pentathlon Centre, Horse Sports Arena, the National Aquatic Centre, National Diving Centre, and outdoor synthetic playing pitches, complete with floodlights and pavilion.
And there is more; in 2017, the National Indoor Arena opened.
National Indoor Athletics Training Centre
An international quality indoor athletics arena which can also accommodate in field sports. The track is on hydraulics which can be raised or lowered, depending on the event being held. Outside of athletics, the venue can host a wide range of sporting and non sporting events, such as concerts, exhibitions, with capacity of 4,000.
- 7,600m²
- 200m- 6 lane competition hydraulic track running track
- 110m sprint track and jump pits x 5 lanes
- Throws area/Pole Vault
- 400 permanent seats (with additional 1,500 temporary seats)
- 4,000 seat for other sport events
Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena
The Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena is the new flagship facility at the National Sports Campus. This fully accessible, multi-sport and multi-purpose arena, is the newest of its kind in Europe. Built to the highest world class standards and specifications, it will ensure that Ireland has the best facility for indoor sport and events, which can be used Irish sporting bodies, high performance athletes and the general public.
The National Indoor Arena is made up of 3 separate units :The overall facility is split into 3 smaller Arenas
- National Indoor Training Centre (NITC)
- National Indoor Athletics Training Centre (NIATC)
- National Gymnastics Training Centre (NGTC)
Within the overall facility there will be a new Café and various public viewing areas, plus tailored Birthday Rooms for the little ones
From a Corporate view there will be numerous sized meeting rooms available, plus the NITC and NIATC can be converted to host Conferences and non-sporting events throughout the year catering for small numbers to thousands of attendees
This new venue is very adaptable and can cater for any request – be it sporting or event hosting – and puts Dublin and Ireland at the leading edge of international indoor standards.
National Aquatic Centre
The Centre was officially opened on Monday, 10 March, 2003. It successfully hosted the swimming events of the 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games, the first time this event was held outside of the United States. It also hosted the European Short Course Swimming Championships in December 2003.
Swim Ireland officially launched a High Performance Unit in April 2010 and conducts training camps for elite swimmers at the Centre.
The National Aquatic Centre is one of the world’s largest indoor water centres. It comprises:
- A 10-lane 50 metre x 25 metre international standard swimming pool with two moveable floors which will allow it to be reconfigured for other uses
- A 25 metre international standard diving pool/warm up pool;Seating for 2,500 spectators
- Extensive leisure waters (AquaZone) including adventure water rides, with children’s play pool and wave pool
- A fitness centre (ToneZone)
National Gymnastics Training Centre
An international standard bespoke Gymnastics Training Centre which will host our in house Gymnastic Academy, plus Gymnastics Ireland’s high performance unit. This centre will also be available for one off rentals for clubs and schools.
- 1,625 m2
- Purpose build permanent Gymnastics Centre
Multi-Sport Pitches
A state-of-the-art Centre of All-Weather Synthetic Pitches catering for Soccer, Gaelic Games, Rugby and Hockey is now open to the public on a pay-for-play basis.
A brand new Pavilion with reception area, changing rooms, lockers and showers sits to the front of the new complex. There is also free car parking beside the Pavilion
Pitch Dimensions and Details:
Soccer
- 8 x 6-a-side pitches - 40 x 30 meters each with boards and small goals
- 4 x 6-a-side pitches - 30 x 40 metres with larger goal posts and line markings
- 2 Half pitches - 60 x 40 metres with larger goal posts and line markings
- Training Pitch - 120 x 40 metres with larger goal posts and line markings
GAA
- Training Pitch - 120 x 40 metres with GAA posts and GAA line markings
Rugby
- Training Pitch - 120 x 40 metres with special low impact surface
Hockey
- Full Sandbased Pitch - 91 x 55 metres with Hockey posts and Hockey line markings, plus substitute benches
School Holiday Camps
Don't miss out on our incredible Kids Camps at the National Sports Campus.
Your child will feel like a sporting superstar, as they experience world class facilities across the campus. These camps take Multi Sports to a whole new level, with over 20 different sports for children to participate in across the week, including Fencing, Archery, Cricket, Gymnastics & Trampolining,
Our camps will inspire kids for their sporting life to come, and encourage them to try new sports and new experiences. The indoor and outdoor world class facilities are matched only by the fun atmosphere and quality coaching.
With our 'extra time' service your childen can stay with us from 9-5pm (standard camp runs - 9-3pm) for children aged 5-13 years old.
Birthday Parties
Gymnastics & Trampolining Party
This is our most popular party. Join our expert coaches and learn the basic skills of Gymnastics & Trampolining though a series of Fun and Games such as Rope Swing, Island Hop and walk the Plank.
- Location: National Diving Training Centre
- Price: €150 For up to 16 children. 90 Minute Party
- Food: Bring your own for free or pop down to the National Aquatic Centre for our special meal deal.
- Book now: Call 016464 350 / 300 or drop into our sales team in the NAC.
Soccer Party
Join our expert coaches for the Champions League themed Soccer Party featuring the crossbar challenge, penalty king & champions league final.
- Location: Multi Sport Pitches
- Price: €125 For up to 16 children, €35 surcharge for up to 24 children. 90 Minute Party
- Food: Bring your own for free or pop down to the National Aquatic Centre for our special meal deal.
- Book now: Call 016464 350 / 300 or drop into our sales team in the NAC.
Olym-party Birthday Party
The National Sports Campus Olympic birthday party is delivered in the world class Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena and features a variety of sporting challenges. High jumps, hurdles and relay races around the track are included as well as some other Olympic sport favourites. The party includes the official opening flag ceremony and medal events!
- Location: Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena
- Price: €150 For up to 16 children, €50 surcharge for up to 24 children. 90 Minute Party
- Food: Bring your own for free or pop down to the National Aquatic Centre for our special meal deal.
- Book now: Call 016464 350 / 300 or drop into our sales team in the NAC.
Multi Sport Party
Our Multi Sport parties ensure there is something for everyone. The birthday boy or girl gets to choose which sport they play from Dodgeball, Hockey, Tag Rugby, Olympic Handball, Athletics, Soccer, Parachute games, Cricket, Rounders, Special Relay Races & many more!
- Location: National Sports Campus
- Price: €125 For up to 16 children, €35 surcharge for up to 24 children. 90 Minute Party
- Food: Bring your own for free or pop down to the National Aquatic Centre for our special meal deal.
- Book now: Call 016464 350 / 300 or drop into our sales team in the NAC.
AquaZone Party
AquaZone has its own dedicated Party Zone for Birthday parties, called “Finnie’s Party Zone” – think VIP section of a nightclub and you’ve got the idea. It is exclusive to Birthday Parties only. There are 30 seats for kids and 15 for adults. The new Birthday package includes 1 hour 50 minutes in AquaZone, entry to “Finnie’s Party Zone”, a kids meal in the Party Zone (Typically burger/nuggets, chips and a drink)
- Location: AquaZone at National Aquatic Centre
- Price: €16 per child for 1 hour 50 minutes
- Food: Kiddies Meal included
- Book now: Call 016464 350 / 300 or drop into our sales team in the NAC.
