Dublin tennis courts that aren’t astroturf

iffandonlyif

Seems the tennis community in Ireland is starting to realise that fast, low-bouncing astroturf might not be the best for aspiring professionals or casual players. Here’s a partial list of alternatives. Can anyone add any?

Indoor

National Tennis Centre

Fitzwilliam

Riverview

Westwood - Leopardstown, Clontarf

Shankill

Grass

Elm Park

Railway Union, Sandymount

Stratford, Rathmines

Carrickmines

Grove, Malahide

Clay

National Tennis Centre

Fitzwilliam

De Vesci, Monkstown

Rockfield, Beaumont

Royale with Cheese

Not sure if it'll actually happen but Shankill are talking about putting a couple of clay courts in too.

iffandonlyif

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120756123#Comment_120756123

Wow, fair play to them.

iffandonlyif

I see Carrickmines has three indoor courts and has recently converted one outdoor court to clay – making it the only club in Dublin (Ireland?) with all three ATP Tour surfaces.

Elm Park has two clay courts.

Floppybits

Indoor at castleknock and malahide have clay courts now.

iffandonlyif

Thanks for that. Impressive facility in Castleknock…

And I see Malahide plan to cover their other courts.

This sudden rush of building is interesting and welcome. There’s an article online showing that Ireland has a quarter of the indoor courts per capita of many European countries, which seems incredible given our inclement weather conditions (although the UK was similarly low).

Floppybits

Sutton also has clay courts. Was really surprised that Castleknock didn't put in some clay courts.

Floppybits

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121037062#Comment_121037062

Also Naas have clay courts.

iffandonlyif

Thanks for the additions. Advance of the clay court is happening apace.