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The Mardyke Arena Reception University College Cork

Sports Facilities

Sport is a central part of community life in University College Cork. 

The Mardyke Arena, which is located within walking distance of the main university campus, offers a superb range and diversity of facilities to cater for all sporting needs and requirements. 

Situated in the historic and scenic Mardyke on the banks of the River Lee, the Mardyke Arena is a 65,000 square feet indoor world of sport, leisure and recreational opportunities.

Academic year - Entry only with current member of Mardyke Arena: €10 per person

June to end August - Open to the public on a 'pay as you go' basis. Adults: €10. Family pass €20 (2 adults and 2 children).

 

Mardyke Facilities

  • 25m swimming pool
  • Children's swimming pool
  • 3 sports halls
  • 2 squash courts
  • Climbing wall
  • Fitness centre
  • Martial arts
  • Human performance laboratory
  • Air-conditioned dance & aerobic studio
  • Sports injury clinic
  • Legends cafe with excellent food at budget prices
  • Floodlit astroturf pitch for hockey & soccer
  • 8 lane international standard athletics track
  • 72 acres of playing fields

Mardyke Arena Pool
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