Sports Classes in Ireland
Explore 39 Sports classes and activities for kids across Ireland. Sports classes are most widely available in Dublin, Galway, Cork.
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O'Day Football Academy
Football for Boys & Girls aged 6-16 Passionate About Football
View full details →Core Kids Monaghan
At CORE Kids, our mission is to inspire millions of people to live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. We achieve this by delivering positive physical activity experiences and promoting well-being for everyone in our community, including children, parents, schools, teachers, and coaches. Our commitment extends beyond individuals to encompass the wider community, fostering a culture of holistic health and vibrant living.
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At Pelvic Health West in Oranmore Co. Galway, Orlaith offers pregnancy assessment and treatment to prepare for your upcoming labour and for the treatment of any pregnancy-related pain. Orlaith offers post-natal checks of the pelvic floor, core and pelvis from 6 weeks post-natal to guide you back to your exercise goals. Orlaith offers small-sized physio-led Pilates classes at her studio at Pelvic Health West. For mums struggling to get out to Pilates classes, Orlaith is now offering a range of Pilates courses online in your own time from the comfort of your own home! These can be purchased now at pelvichealthwest.ie. Orlaith also offers evidence-based assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction such as urinary or bowel incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain.
View full details →Playball Youghal (via Playball Waterford)
Structured sports classes for preschool/early primary children; classes for 2-3 year olds advertised at Cumann Na Daoine Youghal.
View full details →Sherpa Kids Wicklow Educate Together NS
After-school programme with weekly sports, baking, creative arts and crafts and other activities for school children.
View full details →Sherpa Kids - Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, Tullow
Before/after-school childcare programme offering engaging activities for children including sports, baking, and creative arts and crafts.
View full details →Saggart National School - Extracurricular Activities
National school hosting after-school activities including Gaelic football training (3rd-6th class) and piano lessons.
View full details →Fit and Funky Kids Club (Oranmore)
Multi-activity camps and classes including fun exercise games, dance, gymnastics, athletics and creative activities for kids.
View full details →Busy Bees - Children's Activity Centre (Oranmore)
Indoor activity centre for children 6 months-10 years with bouncing castles, play structures, and runs kids classes/sessions (e.g. Friday 10:30am class, €15).
View full details →Mitchelstown Leisure Centre (MLC)
Community leisure centre with gym, sports hall and kids-friendly activities including karate, parties and facility hire; hosts children's activity programmes and camps.
View full details →Skinny Studio Lusk
Studio offering after-school classes for kids and teens plus fitness and wellbeing for adults; room hire available.
View full details →Listowel Community Centre - Kids Fitness Class
Community centre (BASE Gym) running a Kids Fitness Class with Padraic for children aged 10-14, plus a Young Lifters Academy for young people.
View full details →Sherpa Kids - Kinsealy (St Nicholas of Myra NS)
Runs outside-school-hours activity/after-school programmes (sports, arts, games) for children at Kinsealy school.
View full details →Playball Waterford (Dungarvan & surrounding)
Age-appropriate sports and motor-skills classes for kids aged 2-8; also camps, parties and school programmes in Dungarvan, Youghal and surrounds.
View full details →Nikki's Playball - Dunboyne
Playball multi-sport classes for preschool and primary school children, Saturday classes for ages 2-5yrs.
View full details →Sherpa Kids - Bandon Primary School
Weekly after-school activity programme for children including sports, baking, and creative arts and crafts.
View full details →Rinka - Children's Fitness Classes County Donegal
Children's fitness classes covering athletics, gymnastics, dance, drama and fundamental movement skills across County Donegal venues.
View full details →Fit and Funky Kids Club (Athenry)
Multi-activity camps and classes including fun exercise games, dance, gymnastics, athletics and creative activities for kids.
View full details →Move to Improve (MTI)
Kids multi-sport and movement provider with after-school classes, camps and parties across Louth (including Ardee Parish Centre camps), Meath, Monaghan and North Dublin.
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Mountmellick Youth & Family Resource Centre - Youth Groups
Mountmellick Youth & Family Resource Centre runs Shapes Youth Group and Fun Club sessions for school-age children, with activities held Monday to Thursday. Term fees range from roughly €10 to €20, keeping the programme accessible for local families. Based at the resource centre in Mountmellick, Co. Laois, the groups combine sport and general youth activities in a community setting, giving children a regular, affordable after-school outlet.
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RallyTime Pickle - Kids Academy, Portarlington
RallyTime Pickle's Kids Academy introduces children aged 6 and up to pickleball, the fast-growing paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. Sessions run on Thursday evenings at Portarlington Community Centre. The easy-to-learn rules and smaller court size make pickleball an accessible way for kids to develop hand-eye coordination and get active, whether or not they've played racquet sports before.
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Portarlington Afterschools
Portarlington Afterschools has been running afterschool programmes for children since 2002, based at Portarlington Community Centre in Co. Laois. As a sports-focused afterschool provider, sessions give children a way to stay active and occupied after the school day ends, in a setting local to the town rather than requiring a longer trip elsewhere. With more than two decades of programmes behind it, it's a long-established option for families in Portarlington looking for a dependable local afterschool activity.
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Skerries Community Centre - Junior Activities
Skerries Community Centre, Co. Dublin acts as a hub for a wide range of children's sport and activity sessions run in the town, spanning football, hockey, gymnastics, tennis, karate, dance and PlayBall. With so many disciplines represented in one place, it's a useful starting point for parents in Skerries who are trying to find the right fit for their child, whether that's a team sport, a martial art, or a more creative movement class. As a directory of local junior activities rather than a single class, exact ages, schedules and pricing vary by discipline and are best confirmed directly with each individual programme.
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Athy Triathlon Club - ATC Juniors
Athy Triathlon Club's ATC Juniors section offers coached swim, bike and run sessions for children interested in triathlon, giving structured training across all three disciplines rather than a single sport. Combining the three sports helps build well-rounded fitness and technique across swimming, cycling and running. The club also runs an Easter camp for a more intensive block of training during the school holidays, and a Try-a-Tri intro offer gives new families a low-commitment way to sample the sport before joining as regular members.
View full details →Prima Archery - Youth Archery Classes
Prima Archery runs youth archery classes at its indoor range in Davidstown, Enniscorthy, with two age-based groups: Kids Archery for ages 6 to 12 and Youth Archery for ages 8 to 17. Being indoors means sessions aren't weather-dependent, giving a reliable year-round option for a sport that's less commonly available to children in Ireland. All equipment is provided, so families don't need to invest in a bow before trying the sport, making it an easy activity to sample for children curious about archery.
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Carraig Climbing - Kids Climbing
Carraig Climbing runs kids' rock climbing classes in Sligo, with additional summer camps available during school holidays. The focus is on foundational skills from an early age — grip, body positioning and problem-solving on the wall — building a base that supports climbing at any level as children get older. Climbing offers a different physical challenge to most other kids' activities, combining strength and flexibility with the mental problem-solving of working out a route.
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Bar Monkey Calisthenics - Gorey
Bar Monkey Calisthenics, based at Ballyloughan Business Park on the Arklow Road in Gorey, runs age-graded calisthenics programmes spanning from 4-6 year olds right through to 14-16 year olds. Alongside the standard age-group classes, dedicated statics and strength courses are available for children wanting to focus more specifically on bodyweight strength skills. Calisthenics builds functional strength and body control using just bodyweight movement, an approach that scales naturally across this wide age range as children get stronger and more coordinated.
View full details →Letterkenny Community Centre - Kids Classes
Letterkenny Community Centre hosts a range of children's classes across the week, including junior soccer, gymnastics, martial arts (jiu jitsu and karate) and RINKA fitness. With several different activities running from the one venue, it's a convenient option for families wanting to try different sports and classes without travelling between multiple locations. Since each activity runs on its own weekly slot, it's worth checking with the centre for current timetables before choosing which class to join.
View full details →Ninja Tots - Portlaoise
Ninja Tots, held at Portlaoise Parish Centre on Stradbally Road, offers martial-arts-inspired play for children aged 2 to 7, led by coach Shane Culleton. Rather than formal martial arts instruction, the class channels similar movement patterns — balance, coordination, controlled energy — into a playful format better suited to very young children. It works well as an early stepping stone for kids who might move on to a more structured martial art once they're a bit older, while still being a complete, standalone activity in its own right.
View full details →Flying High Fitness - Kids Aerial Hoop Course
Flying High Fitness's Kids Aerial Hoop Course is a 4-week programme for children aged 6 and up, held on Thursdays at 5.15pm at 84 Parnell Street, Ennis, County Clare. It introduces older children to aerial hoop work, building strength, coordination and confidence on the apparatus over the course of the month. This is a separate, age-specific course from Flying High Fitness's parent-and-toddler aerial sessions in Galway and Limerick, aimed instead at school-age children ready to try a more skills-focused aerial discipline. Contact the studio directly for current availability and booking.
View full details →Total Ninja
Total Ninja is home to Dublin's largest indoor ninja-style obstacle course, with a dedicated Little Ninja programme scaled down for younger children to tackle age-appropriate obstacles safely. Beyond regular sessions, the venue also hosts family days and birthday parties, making it a popular option for active celebrations as well as weekly training.
View full details →Ability Fitness Sligo
Ability Fitness Sligo offers inclusive fitness classes at Snap Fitness Sligo (Unit 9), designed for people with autism or additional needs who benefit from a sensory-friendly, low-arousal, low-impact environment. Sessions are led by Jenna, a healthcare assistant in disability services who is qualified in low arousal training as a Studio 3 trainer and holds up-to-date certification in first aid, CPR, medication and epilepsy management, working alongside gym instructors Robbie and Laura from Snap Fitness. The focus throughout is on making fitness genuinely accessible - reducing sensory overload and adjusting intensity - rather than running a standard gym class and hoping it fits.
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Flying Ducks
The Flying Ducks is a youth ice hockey and inline hockey club for boys and girls aged 5 and up, based at Mountview Community Centre and drawing players from Dublin, Meath, Louth and Kildare. Beginners can join Learn-to-Play sessions, while more experienced players can progress into competitive teams from Under 10 up to Under 18. Ice hockey training runs from November to February on a temporary ice rink, and inline hockey continues year-round at leisure centres in Dublin 15 and Gormanston, Co. Meath. Saturday sessions are split by age: Learn to Play & Development starts at 09:15, U13 & U15 Teams train at 10:15, and U18 & Senior Teams train at 11:15.
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Dlr Leisure
dlr Leisure's Sports Section runs a broad programme of children's sport, covering indoor, outdoor and water-based activities at venues including Monkstown, Meadowbrook and Loughlinstown. All coaches are NGB qualified and Garda vetted, and sessions are kept in small groups so every child gets proper attention regardless of their starting ability. All necessary sports equipment is provided at sessions, though parents are asked to make sure children are dressed appropriately for the activity and bring a non-fizzy drink along. dlr Leisure also runs kids' camps during school holidays, making it a useful year-round option for families looking for structured, well-supervised sport across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.
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Balance Ireland
Balance Ireland, based at Cross Guns Business Park on Royal Canal Bank in Phibsborough, Co. Dublin, teaches Aikido - a dynamic martial art combining practical self-defence with a focus on confidence and agility. Classes are aimed at children aged 7 to 15 and cover fitness, flexibility, coordination and anti-bullying skills in a supportive environment. Classes are led by highly qualified, Garda-vetted instructors with over 20 years of experience, and follow national child protection guidelines. Sessions run in line with the school term, pausing for holidays and midterm breaks - wear tracksuit pants and a t-shirt for your first class.
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Active Sport
Active Sport Ireland has been running fun, healthy and inclusive sports programmes for children since 2005, founded by Mark Whitwood and now operating across various locations. Its programmes include Active Sport, multi-sport activities for children aged 4-11; Active Totz, play-based physical activities for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years; and Active Soccer, football camps and classes for kids aged 4-11. All sessions are led by professional coaches with a focus on quality and inclusion, aiming to combat inactivity in young people and help them build a lasting love of sport and movement.
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Over 60s fitness specialist and wellness coach
This over-60s fitness specialist runs classes aimed at improving mobility, strength and balance, held across several West Cork locations including Kinsale, Bandon, Courtmacsherry, Lisavaird, Gaggin and Rosscarbery. Classes are aimed specifically at older adults rather than a general fitness crowd. Alongside regular classes, the instructor also organises Active Agers wellness events, and is open to creating bespoke wellness events for private groups. With sessions spread across multiple towns, there's a reasonable chance of finding a nearby class in this part of West Cork.
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International volleyball Ireland
International Volleyball Ireland (IVI) is a Dublin-based volleyball club welcoming players of all backgrounds, nationalities and skill levels. Alongside adult training and National League teams, IVI runs junior volleyball programmes for children and teenagers, giving younger players a structured route into the sport. Weekly sessions cater to beginners through to more advanced players, with coaching aimed at building technique, confidence and teamwork. The club also organises social volleyball sessions and tournaments throughout the year, so there are options beyond formal training for those who want a more relaxed way to play. For current schedules and registration details, see www.ivi-sports.com or follow @internationalvolleyballireland on Instagram.
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Fitness & Music Membership (Online) – for People with Disabilities
This online fitness and music membership is designed specifically for people with disabilities, delivered remotely rather than from a fixed venue. An online format like this removes many of the practical barriers to attending in-person classes — such as travel, accessible venues or scheduling around other supports — letting participants join sessions combining movement and music from home at a time that suits them. As specific age range, schedule and pricing aren't included in this listing, families are encouraged to make direct contact to confirm current membership details and how the online sessions are structured before signing up.
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Common questions
How many Sports classes for kids are there in Ireland?
Kids Patch lists 39 Sports classes for kids in Ireland. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Where in Ireland can I find Sports classes for kids?
Sports listings are spread across 14 counties, most of them in Dublin (9), Cork (4), Galway (4), Laois (3), Donegal (2), Kerry (2), Sligo (2), Wexford (2), and 6 more.
What age range do Sports classes for kids in Ireland cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from 6 months up to 17 years. 10 of the 39 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do Sports classes for kids in Ireland cost?
None of the 39 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.