There’s something new happening in Sligo for anyone who fancies trying something a little different – Let’s Go Padel has opened on Finisklin Road in Rathedmond. Note to those walking – it’s not down by Lidl, as suggested by Google maps, and as I discovered. It’s beside Brooks – and you get in via their carpark.
Padel has become hugely popular in recent years, and now Sligo has its very own place to give it a go.
The new Let’s Go Padel venue has four courts, including indoor courts, so you don’t have to worry too much about the Irish weather putting a stop to your game. There’s also a singles court, as well as doubles courts.
If you’ve never played padel before, it’s a racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash. It’s played on a smaller enclosed court, with the glass walls forming part of the game. It’s also meant to be fairly easy to pick up, so you don’t have to be a seasoned tennis player to have a go.
The Sligo venue officially held its grand opening on 5 September, and bookings are available through the Playtomic app. The official Let’s Go Padel website is here: https://letsgopadel.com/locations/sligo/
I’m always interested in new things opening in Sligo, particularly when they bring something different to the town. Whether you’re already a padel fan or, like me, you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, it’s another option for getting active, meeting people and trying something new.
And who knows, maybe I’ll have to give it a go myself sometime!
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