Places to play

I was wondering where I can find somewhere to actually play the game in Ireland. Having only played it a couple of times, I'm not any good at the sport, but it's by far the most enjoyable one I've played and I'd love to try get into it.

I was wondering if there were any places where tables are available to play. I don't have the space or money to get my own table.

Paulyh

i'm wondering the same myself, i would love to get back into it. I played under 14's and 17's, and managed to get up to 7th in Leinster and 12th in the country at one stage. That was 15 years ago though!! So does anyone on here play in a club or just anywhere for fun?? I'm in Clontarf but anywhere around north Dublin or i wouldnt mind travelling a little into the southside!! :eek:
And i would have to get a new bat, as the one i used back in the day would have little shrivelled up rubbers on it by now!! So where would stock good stuff so i could get a bat made up???

Thanks in advance.........

Thirdfox

I'd imagine ebay would be a good place to get a decent pad for a reasonable price (I play penhold so getting Chinese bats is quite hard in Ireland). For 20-30 euro you can get a semi decent factory made bat, at least until you know what kind of rubbers you may need

As for where to play - no idea, until last year I was on the university squad...

Paulyh

Thirdfox wrote: »

I'd imagine ebay would be a good place to get a decent pad for a reasonable price (I play penhold so getting Chinese bats is quite hard in Ireland). For 20-30 euro you can get a semi decent factory made bat, at least until you know what kind of rubbers you may need

As for where to play - no idea, until last year I was on the university squad...

Thanks, i have'nt thought of ebay. I'll wait till i find somewhere to play first. For the ife of me i cant remember what rubbers i used years ago. I think it was a butterfly shriver on the backhand side, and a stiga or donic something on the forehand.

Paulyh

http://tabletennisclubs.com/leinster.htm

I doing a bit of hunting to find clubs with 'older' players and found this link to several leinster clubs. I have contacted the guy from eastpoint TT club (Clontarf) to see if have older players as this is a handy location for me. I'll update here when i hear back.

Paulyh

Ok, the Pioneers TT club on Mountjoy Square seem to be a good club. They have done very well in the leagues and tournements and have senior and veteran teams (from what i have read). I'm going to try and get a number for them and see what nights its is on, etc. So i'll post here when i find out.
Is anyone else interested in playing there??

horse7

looking for somewhere in dublin 15.

me-skywalker

York Road Dun L.. niice anybody know if itsa pay and play per hour or is it memebrs only?

Paulyh

I havent had a chance to pop into the Pioneer Club yet, my father is'nt well so its hard to get a free evening, but hopefully this thursday i'll get tp pop in, i'll report back when i do

Gipo3

anywhere in Sligo?

TubsChubs

new club started players of all standards welcome, in the irish wheelchair association in clontarf on a weds night 8-10 former number 1 main coach.

Paulyh

Thats brilliant! Im in clontarf, I'll pop over next week. Do you have 'older' or mature players?? Im 31 by the way and would love to back into playing. Do you provide bats at all, as I havent played in about 10 years!!
Is it around the back in the big hall???

HardyBuckFan

hi all, love a game of table tennis so i do and am working in dublin, how does one get playing in dublin, do you just register with a club and take it from there?

Frankie1234

Hi All,

There is a club in Castleknock. We play every Monday night at 8.00.

Mod snip.

Please don't post personal phone numbers on thread.

If you have a link to a website for the club you play with, feel free to pm me the details and I can add them to the sticky at the top of the main page.

Thanks.

ba3

hi could you pm me some details of castleknock club ,i live in near by and would love to come back to playing

meijin

ba3 wrote: »

hi could you pm me some details of castleknock club ,i live in near by and would love to come back to playing

that place has closed a while ago unfortunately

alexanderomahon

Any club in North county dublin?

Havermeyer

There are a couple of clubs here that may be within reasonable travelling distance for you.

meijin

new URL for Dundrum club http://www.DundrumTableTennis.org/, and the club now uses big basketball size hall with 7 available tables (and more coming soon)

Havermeyer

meijin wrote: »

new URL for Dundrum club http://www.DundrumTableTennis.org/, and the club now uses big basketball size hall with 7 available tables (and more coming soon)

Thanks for that. I've updated the sticky with the new link.

POKERKING

Any in kildare?

Anywhere do lessons?

Thanks

kk09

Anyone find a good club in North Dublin, was hoping to get into something for the winter

Gary ITR

POKERKING wrote: »

Any in kildare?

Anywhere do lessons?

Thanks

Is there anywhere in Naas? I'd play there myself if there was

BARGY999

Anyone have details of club in iwa in clontarf? Tried to contact but no response. Alternatively, any other clubs around clotarf/killester? Thanks

meijin

BARGY999 wrote: »

Anyone have details of club in iwa in clontarf? Tried to contact but no response. Alternatively, any other clubs around clotarf/killester? Thanks

Did you try contact details form http://www.tabletennisclubs.com/leinster.htm or http://leinsterttleague.net/clubs/?
I think they play in IWA on Wednesdays, a bit after 8pm so you can just go there and ask.

Frankie1234

Hi All, castleknock TT club is far from being closed. We have 3 teams going this year with great results.

2 wins and a second ( leagues)

PM in your looking for a new club... This club is 100% on the up

manarocket

anywhere in tallaght to play

keith103103

hi all...is there any clubs or just places to play around the D.24 area

i would like to try a new sport or just a new hobbie and meet likemined people

all replys welcome...thank you

ball

Does anyone know about the Pioneers club in Mountjoy Sq? I emailed them and got no response. I phoned them but the number's constantly busy

meijin

FYI, the Dundrum TTC is moving to the new venue; see all details at http://www.dundrumtabletennis.org/announcements/we-are-moving

galin75

Is it for sure the club in Rathmines...dublin 6

ThePhilip

Been looking for a place to play lately, good info in here!

gypsy79

Bump, anyhere to play as close to city centre as possible?

gypsy79

Bump, anyhere to play as close to city centre as possible?

Novice since my Leinster Division 2 under 12 runner up

Saevio

Heyo, any place aside from UL in Limerick to play?

meijin

Update on the Dundrum club, it's now open whole day on weekends. Both Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-7:30pm. Classes for kids 9:30am-11:30am.

Full details of opening hours at http://www.dundrumtabletennis.org/club-overview/opening-hours

meijin

Dundrum TTC has changed the name to PingZone recently. Their new website: http://www.PingZone.ie/

Open whole day on weekends*, and the drop-in fee is reduced to €5 only. Bats are available to rent, or buy. Balls included.


* unless there is an event, please check the website for updates