Padel Society has announced its next phase of expansion which is set to grow the sport significantly across Northern Ireland.
Founded by entrepreneurs Davy McCann and James Palmer, Padel Society has been a success at its first venue at Muckamore Cricket Club in Antrim, which opened in July. The club has quickly established itself as a social and sporting hub for the local community.
The Antrim club continues to grow its community programmes, running school sessions with Parkhall Integrated College and team days with local sports clubs, including Larne FC and Ballymena United. New community and corporate initiatives are set to launch this winter.
Padel Society now employs a team of eight, with further hires planned in coaching, operations and community engagement. Muckamore will now be the blueprint for future developments across Ireland.
Let’s Go Padel is currently the biggest operator in Northern Ireland with clubs at Ballyclare, Omagh, Carryduff, Newry and Belfast, and further sites in the pipeline. Powerhouse Padel and Padel 54 are also up and running in Coleraine and Craigavon respectively.
Now Padel Society has announced its next chapter — with plans for new Belfast locations and development proposals across Ireland — with a ceremony to mark the covering of two of its courts in Antrim.
The structures are due for installation by early December and plans were marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local representatives, including the Lord Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, and members of the council.
These next sites will build on the Antrim model, combining premium facilities, accessible pricing, and a community-first approach.
Davy McCann, co-founder of Padel Society, said: “The response to our first club has been incredible. We’ve seen how quickly padel has captured people’s imaginations here, from families to young players and complete newcomers.
“Our goal from day one has been to bring something genuinely high-quality and long-term to Northern Ireland. The new covered courts are part of that commitment, and we’re excited to keep building on this momentum as we grow into Belfast and beyond.”
James Palmer, Co-founder of Padel Society, added: “From the start, we wanted to do things the right way, by investing properly, listening to players, and making the sport feel accessible and premium at the same time. The response in Antrim has shown us that appetite is there, and we’re confident this is just the beginning.”
Leah Kirkpatrick, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, added: “This new investment shows what’s possible when local businesses commit to community sport and creating spaces people are proud of.”
