Public Basketball Courts in Dublin

Blisterman

Does anyone know where there are any? Hopefully not in Skangerville.

phil

I know there's one off Gardiner street, I've never played there and to be honest the neighbourhood looks rough.

It's too cold and dark to play much outside this time of year I find, so I mostly try and stick to indoor courts. There's a school around the corner from me (beside DCU) that I practice on and mostly I find that most people practice on schools outdoor courts.

If there's anywhere where there's actually pickup games though, that'd be pretty cool!

ToxicPaddy

There are a few out in Bushey park afaik..

Tox

phil

Just out of curiosity where's Bushey Park?

ToxicPaddy

Out near Rathfarnham and Terenure.. as you're heading for Templeogue..

qz

ToxicPaddy wrote:

There are a few out in Bushey park afaik..

Tox

Yeah I'm pretty sure there is. Kinda in the middle and to the side of the park.

SoundWave

the courts in Gardiner Street are fine, i usualy play there in the during the summer... its in a dodgy area but u dont get any hassle unless u look for it and when the weather is nice there is normally a good few ppl there (for protection.. if u neet it)

FX Meister

There's a few courts beside Bayside Dart station too. Hastle every one of you local councillors to get them in your own area, surely there is some space somewhere. I live near griffith park in Drumcondra and the only amenities there is a playground for kids with a gammy surface (currently being replaced thanks to the out going Fine Gael councillor). There's plenty of room for tennis courts and basketball courts but they won't build them.

SoundWave

i live very close to griffith park myslef... i remember roumors of courts going up in the park... it will never happen tho... just like the re-surfacing of the courts in fairview park with the souls of old nike runners

phil

FYI, for anyone living in or around DCU, there are courts just off Collins Avenue.

It was a bit windy this morning, but I was down there playing. A couple of the rings are only about 9'8/9'10 as well, so anyone who's aerially challenged should be able to dunk pretty easy.

Rings are a bit harsh, and the backboards are useless (some sort of galvanised steel or something), but they take a bit of a bashing!

phil.b

Anyone know anymore public basketball courts in North Dublin??

Went searching for some today and couldn't find any.. Where are the ones off Collins Avenue???

Apologies for the thread recycling.

PeakOutput

malahide community school has 6 courts or at least they did when i was there (3yrs ago) theres no gates or antin just go in and play

swords business campus has a court aswell and while you can just go in and play i assume its technically for for the business's in the campus to use so the security guards may ask you to leave but i doubt it

Ian38HR

Anyone knows any open public courts in our area?

nialo

There is still a court up around gardnier street upper.. Thats the only one i know on the north side. There is a half court in nutgrove on the south side. only new. has a full three point line.. but thats pretty much it.. havent used it yet. just looked in on it.

Ian38HR

nialo wrote:

There is still a court up around gardnier street upper.. Thats the only one i know on the north side. There is a half court in nutgrove on the south side. only new. has a full three point line.. but thats pretty much it.. havent used it yet. just looked in on it.

Thanks for the info. I'll try to walk to it from where I am (Haddington Rd).

Ian38HR

nialo wrote:

There is still a court up around gardnier street upper.. Thats the only one i know on the north side. There is a half court in nutgrove on the south side. only new. has a full three point line.. but thats pretty much it.. havent used it yet. just looked in on it.

Anyone knows where is Nutgrove?

Kingers

just bringing this one to life again - any courts on the southside besides the halfcourt in Nutgrove? Where is the one in Nutgrove anyway?

Seems mad with over a million people and barely a single court in the city....

Transform

Looking for the same myself

Are there decent outdoor courts in any of the schools - hopefully with nets also

phil

My brother's been going into Gardiner street lately. There's a pair of decent rings down there. I know there's a ring in Bushy park, but it's shockin, wouldn't recommend it.

There's also a public run on a Tuesday evening (all welcome) up in the arena in Tallaght.

It started tonight and there seemed to be a decent crowd up there when I was up earlier.

http://www.basketballireland.ie/arena/news/story.jsp?newsID=2943

Phil.

Transform

Played last weekend outdoors on a fairly decent court in glenagery.

Rings were excellent and was still able to dunk after 5-6years not playing. Happened to bump into a polish lad (plays for a polish team in ireland).

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Glenageary,+Dun+Laoghaire,+County+Dublin,+Ireland&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=0,53.278800,-6.126293&ll=53.274542,-6.132023&spn=0.005748,0.013218&t=h&z=16

Its to the left of hill court park and can be seen from glenageary lodge road

Farotz

Hello everybody,
does anyone knows if there are INDOOR basketball courts were you can go to play from time to time without the need of joning an official team?

Thank you, Paolo

phil

Try contacting these guys

It's not exactly pickup.. but it's far more relaxed than the dublin mens league.

http://www.dublinindoorsports.ie/basketballhome.php

Farotz

Thank very much for your tip, Phil,
but could u tell me someth about the Basketball Men League? Is that the association of the official teams or is someth similar to the group (slf organised people) u have advised me, but just with men?
Because, u know, I ve been paying basketball in an official team for over ten years and now i d like someth informal, sure, but i would like if possible play with men, in a bit more competitive way. Ciao

Kulgan

Cheers Phil


Looks like that could be exactly what I need to ease my way back in.

phil

It's informal... at this stage, you may struggle to find teams to play with as the season has started, but all club contact details are on www.dmbb.net

Dublin Mens Basketball league is a proper "organised" league whereas dublin indoor sports wouldn't be what I would call organised basketball, but fun nevertheless I'm sure.

Also, do let us know how you got on .... it seems to be the most common question on this board for newcomers and it may help future people looking for the same things you are! Even if it's not positive, it may stop someone else wasting their time!

Farotz

Hi, I have finally moved to Dublin.
I have tried to follow your advise: I have contacted some teams through http://www.dmbb.net/homepage.aspx

I have been very kind, but the championship is in its final stage so new applications will be considered from the second half of May.
I live in Artane, Dublin 5.
Is there anybody available for pick up in this area or anyway in North Dublin?
Do you know any court in the area were there is a chance to play with somebody?
Ciao

Xrox

Farotz wrote: »

Hi, I have finally moved to Dublin.
I have tried to follow your advise: I have contacted some teams through http://www.dmbb.net/homepage.aspx

I have been very kind, but the championship is in its final stage so new applications will be considered from the second half of May.
I live in Artane, Dublin 5.
Is there anybody available for pick up in this area or anyway in North Dublin?
Do you know any court in the area were there is a chance to play with somebody?
Ciao

Hi,

I play and coach for Tolka were situated on Griffth Ave extension, (north city centre 19,19a go close to it) the park is called Frank Cooke Park a few minutes drive from artane but we have a few members from out that way. We have an open session that will run all summer long on tuesday evenings from 8.30 on ye are more than welcome, as the summer goes on a thursday session is generally added too. This will continue until after the summer where then trials for teams of varing levels begin ahead of the season.

Please feel free to contact me or just drop in im there every tuesday just ask for Ren.

Farotz

Thank you Xrox, I ve recently moved to Fairview. I have taken cycling to Mountjoy Square where I easily find people to play with, especially during the weekends.
I ve checked the Tolka Sport Club on Google Maps, and it seems to be reasonably close to my place. I could pop up there on Tuesday night, it that ok?
Ciao

Xrox

Farotz wrote: »

Thank you Xrox, I ve recently moved to Fairview. I have taken cycling to Mountjoy Square where I easily find people to play with, especially during the weekends.
I ve checked the Tolka Sport Club on Google Maps, and it seems to be reasonably close to my place. I could pop up there on Tuesday night, it that ok?
Ciao

Yes that is fine im guessing your italian youll fit in well as we have a strong foreign base of players ill be down there from about 8.20. Fairview is very close to tolka so come along and if you know anyone else interested in playing tell them to come along, as this is only or second week back playing after the post season break so well only have about ten down perfect time for new players to join as not too many strange faces to try and get to know at once.

Ren

frommars

I was living in Fairview and used to play on the court in Fairview park. Perfectly fine and there were usually a few friendly faces around and up for a game.

I've moved to Haddington Road and found the handiest courts are in Ringsend park. It's about fifteen minutes walk but it's a great court.

N-line

Well the only good basketball court i know is Montjoy square, in d1, i think it's the only place in dublin where you can play proper basketball outside, all kind of people come there, mostly at weekends.

areaman

There is a fairly recently done court in Eamon Ceannt park off the sundrive road in Kimmage/crumlin. It's a nice surface, but the actual hoops are the wrong heights, one too short, one too high, but aside from that, not too bad

kumate_champ07

areaman wrote: »

There is a fairly recently done court in Eamon Ceannt park off the sundrive road in Kimmage/crumlin. It's a nice surface, but the actual hoops are the wrong heights, one too short, one too high, but aside from that, not too bad

just found this thru google, I live close to the park and was gonna tell mates about the court but if theyre not the proper height its useless!

areaman

even with the wonky hoops, it's playable, you should give a try

The Rubberducky

Hi Ren

Are you still involved with the BB team near Artane?

Darren J (Interested Player)

scottie pippen

The Rubberducky wrote: »

Hi Ren

Are you still involved with the BB team near Artane?

Darren J (Interested Player)

what team are based near artane?

The Rubberducky

Hey, I am living in Castleknock are, but happy to travel to join a team and get back into the game..


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peaceboi

I guess the season is finished by nw or may be ending soon. next season starts by sept or oct. try contacting team managers or coaches, good luck.

jimmay

Just was on the bus today and noticed the courts in Fairview have been ripped up and there's some building that's in their place. Anyone know what it is and if there's any plans to replace the bball courts?

paddys79

does anyone know where there are any courts over around the rathmines / ballsbridge / terenure area?

Thanks

nialo

terenure college has a hoop. not the best but if you want a ring there is two there.

Da GOAT

i think nutgrove have a good halfcourt there in park beside the shops there. looks good as i drove by.

paddys79

thanks for the responses lads, just wanted to find somewhere to have a bit of a shoot around the odd time, thanks.

I dont know is there any courts around dublin anymore where there are pick up games, are there? Are there still games in Mountjoy square??

Vinnie K

paddys79 wrote: »

thanks for the responses lads, just wanted to find somewhere to have a bit of a shoot around the odd time, thanks.

I dont know is there any courts around dublin anymore where there are pick up games, are there? Are there still games in Mountjoy square??

There are a few pick up games running, not sure bout the outdoor ones though, check the other threads here, theres indoor games on Tues, weds, Fri and sun.

peaceboi

hi Vinnie, can u tell us where the indoor games are held on the four days u mentioned please?

Lafortezza

peaceboi wrote: »

hi Vinnie, can u tell us where the indoor games are held on the four days u mentioned please?

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055903993

Monday:
The Oblates, Inchicore 6.15pm till 8.15pm, open session, high standard.

Tuesday:
National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Dublin 24 - 7pm till 8.30pm. Pretty high standard..

Wednesday:
Community Center on Crinan Strand, Dublin 1 - 7pm till 8pm. Active till the end of June then will move to an outdoor court.

National Basketball Arena in Tallaght are starting a new session for Ladies only on Wednesday nights' commencing 23rd June from 7-8:30pm @ €5.


Thursday:
Portmarnock Sports & Leisure Club, Portmarnock. - Running a scrimmage at the moment. 8.30pm till 10pm. pm themoney for more details. Pretty high standard..

Friday:
DCU, Dublin 9. - 7pm till 8pm pm judomad for more info.

Saturday:


Sunday:
SportsCo, 4 S Lotts Rd, Dublin 4 - 6pm pm shivvyban for more info.

TallaghtBC

Hi,

Is anyone interested in playing club Div 5/6 this year as part of a new mens team starting in Tallaght? If your interested please reply or else send us a message at tallaghtbasketballclub@gmail.com.

Da GOAT

i would note that monday is of a much higher standard than tuesday. casual players are welcome on tuesdays for sure.

obv tallghtbc there isnt any div 6 league as far as i know.

yoursister

can anyone tell me is there a court in Markievicz Park???and what is it like???

happydude13

I found this list useful.
http://www.passportforleisure.ie/dublin-facilities-page.html
Eoin.

chips1234

TallaghtBC wrote: »

Hi,

Is anyone interested in playing club Div 5/6 this year as part of a new mens team starting in Tallaght? If your interested please reply or else send us a message at tallaghtbasketballclub@gmail.com.

anyone know if this is still going on ?