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05/02/2026

We’re delighted to welcome The Queen of Padel Sandra Lopez as Head Coach at Padel100

Sandra brings a huge amount of experience to the role and will lead coaching standards across our growing network of clubs nationwide. As we continue to roll out padel courts across Ireland, her focus will be on building a strong coaching structure and ensuring players of all levels have access to high-quality coaching.

We’re excited to have her on board as we continue to grow♥️🥎🏓

14/01/2026

Huge New Year momentum at Padel100🚀

Thanks to our partners Acenta Group and NX Padel, 38 brand-new Padel 100 courts are arriving next week, with installations rolling out across February and March.

For 2026, we’re on track for:

✅ 50 courts live by March
✅ 100 courts by July
✅ 150 courts by Christmas

From clubs and hotels, to towns and cities across Ireland, padel is growing fast, and we’re only getting started.

🇮🇪🎾 Exciting months ahead and coming your way🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾

23/09/2025

It’s a super special day for Padel100 as it unveils a €5m raise to supercharge Ireland’s Padel growth all over the country🎾🚀🎾🚀🎾🚀 Congratulations to our Co-Founders Ben Keohane and Ryan Hennessy for their phenomenal leadership and implementation plan to date.

Ireland is set to become one of the world’s fastest-growing padel markets, with 300 courts planned by 2027🎾Padel 100 is Ireland’s fastest-growing Padel operator, and today announces the launch of a €5 million raise under the Employment Investment Incentive Scheme (EIIS) to fund a rollout that will see 300 courts installed nationwide by December 2027. This marks an unprecedented step in the country’s padel journey🎾🎾🎾

Early participation of investors is being rewarded with investments completed before 15 November 2025 qualifying for 50% EIIS income tax relief, and investments from November 16th 2025 (the date Padel 100 begins trading) qualifying for 35% tax relief.

Installations are set to begin in October at a rate of 10-12 courts per month, with 100 new courts estimated by April 2026. With more than 40 venues already confirmed and momentum building, Padel 100’s announcement is a signal of intent for the sports-mad nation and positions Ireland among Europe’s fastest-emerging padel markets for the very first time.

Padel 100’s 🇮🇪 rollout is underpinned by strategic partnerships with Acenta - house of padel (Sweden) 🇸🇪 PlayTomic 🇪🇸 and NXPadel 🇮🇹 bringing world-class construction, booking technology, and materials to Ireland’s booming padel scene and helping provide the infrastructure needed to keep up with the fast momentum of Ireland’s padel scene.

CEO and Founder of Padel 100, Ben Keohane commented: “We’re not talking about ideas on paper, we’re delivering with a groundbreaking initiative that signals a transformative moment in Ireland’s padel journey. With contracts signed, world-class partners secured, and demand accelerating, we are now well on track to reach 300 courts by Christmas 2027. For investors, this is momentum backed by facts, and through our innovative investment scheme, we are rewarding early investors the opportunity to qualify for 50% EIIS income tax relief before 15 November, and 35% thereafter. It’s a great offer for investors to achieve strong expected returns.”

The raise, structured under Ireland’s EIIS scheme, gives investors the chance to back a sport that is booming worldwide while supporting the infrastructure to fuel Ireland’s rapid rise. By 2026, Padel 100’s network is forecast to host more than 800,000 annual player sessions and generate over €11 million in revenue, with further growth to follow.

Globally, padel is one of the most dynamic sports, with 7,000 new courts built in 2024, a 92% player retention rate, and Olympic inclusion on the horizon. Ireland’s story will now be at the forefront of this movement, with Padel 100 driving a rollout of scale and speed rarely seen in sport.

This raise offers a unique opportunity: to be part of Ireland’s sporting transformation, to fuel the growth of the world’s fastest-growing sport, and to back the operator building it at record pace.

The EIIS structure offers prospective investors a compelling financial proposition:
• 50% income tax relief if investing in Padel 100 before it begins trading on 15 November 2025 (tax relief drops to 35% from 16 November)
• 40% fixed return over four years
• Full capital repayment at Year 4
• Bonus royalty income for investments of €50,000 or more
• Optional conversion into equity for long-term upside

A €10,000 investment delivers €19,000 back over four years, equating to an effective Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of nearly 50%. Larger investors also gain access to revenue-sharing opportunities, with the national network forecast to deliver over 832,000 annual player sessions by 2026.

A full prospectus with further information on the EIIS can be found at the Padel 100 website.

Note: EIIS investments are high-risk. Returns are not guaranteed. Tax relief depends on individual circumstances and Revenue approval. Figures are projections only. Investors should seek independent legal and financial advice.

Full details are available on the dedicated portal at www.padelinvestor.eu 👌

03/07/2025

Go Padel, Ireland’s first and leading Padel news site and directory is delighted to be involved in a strategic partnership with Ireland’s leading and largest Padel chain, Padel100, that will see every new Padel 100 campus benefitting from a complimentary €5,000 promotional fund to assist them in promoting and marketing their new Padel courts. Padel 100 has started announcing the first of its 100 nationwide courts that include -

West Waterford Golf Club
Charleville Community Sports Complex
Mount Congreve Gardens

Go Padel is really looking forward to supporting these great new Padel locations that will be rolled out in Autumn, and helping them promote and market their new Padel facilities locally and nationally🎾🎾

19/06/2025

Go Padel, the leading Padel news site and directory is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Ireland’s leading Padel company, www.padel100.ie, that will see every new Padel 100 campus benefitting from a complimentary €5,000 promotional fund to assist them in promoting and marketing their new Padel courts. Padel 100 will be announcing the first of its 100 nationwide courts in July.

23/04/2025

LEADING IRISH PADEL COMPANY SECURES €5M INVESTMENT TO LAUNCH 100 PADEL COURTS ACROSS IRELAND IN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH ACENTA GROUP OF SWEDEN

The leading Irish Padel company, Padel100 is delighted to announce that it has secured a €5m investment to launch an ambitious national network of 100 state-of-the-art padel courts across Ireland. This major development is being delivered in partnership with Acenta Group, a dynamic infrastructure and investment firm that recently celebrated its successful launch on the Nasdaq Stockholm in Sweden. Padel100 is backed by Founders Ben Keohane, Ryan Hennessy and a group of investors from the world of business and sport including the retired professional Irish rugby union player and Pendulum Summit Founder Frankie Sheahan and businessman Michael Mulcahy.

The funding marks a bold step forward for the growth of padel in Ireland, aiming to make the sport accessible to communities across all 32 counties. Construction of the first courts is set to begin this summer, with locations in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Clare, Limerick, Waterford and Wexford confirmed as part of Phase One. Additional sites across suburban and regional areas will follow throughout 2025 and beyond.

“We’re building more than just courts – we’re building a community and a movement,” said Ben Keohane, Co-Founder & CEO of Padel 100. “This €5 million investment, combined with the expertise of our partners at Acenta Group, allows us to deliver world-class padel experiences across Ireland. Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, Padel 100 is creating spaces where everyone can play, connect and thrive.”

Speaking at the announcement, Co-Founder & Head of Partnerships, Ryan Hennessy said, “After engaging with numerous clubs nationwide, we have seen exceptional interest and enthusiasm for Padel, a dynamic and inclusive sport poised to attract new members and enhance engagement at all levels and in all types of sports clubs, schools and golf clubs. We are highly encouraged by the number of clubs that have already signed expressions of interest with us, with so many more engaged at various levels with us.”

The partnership with Acenta Group and it’s own investors provides not only financial backing but also deep operational expertise in large-scale infrastructure delivery. With its recent public listing on the Swedish stock exchange, Acenta brings international momentum and a shared vision for sustainable, accessible sport and leisure development.

Managing Director of www.acenta.group Hakan Tollefsen, said, “We are really excited to join forces with Padel 100 to bring this vision to life and support the growth of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports with first-class facilities and community engagement at its core. Ireland is perfectly positioned to become a leading hub for Padel in Europe.”

Commenting on the development, Frankie Sheahan said, "I am delighted to be involved as an investor in Padel 100 as I am a passionate Padel player and see enormous potential to bring the world's fastest growing sport to more communities all over Ireland. Acenta Group has an enviable reputation and is a fantastic partner for our company as we scale the model in communities all over our great country."

The newly appointed Non Executive Chairman, and an investor in Padel Sports 100 Limited, Michael Mulcahy, said, "As someone that is relatively new to racquet sports, Padel for me has become much more than just a sport, it has shown me tremendous benefits from a health, wellbeing and getting to know a great community who are passionate about Padel. I was delighted to support Ben and Ryan and look forward to working with Acenta Group and being involved with the other investors in this great journey."

The €5 million investment will fund not only the construction of the courts but also programming for schools, clubs, and local organisations to help grow the sport from the grassroots up. The new facilities will also support league play, coaching, and tournaments — with a strong emphasis on social connection, wellness, and accessibility.

With more than 25 million players worldwide, padel is experiencing explosive growth, and Ireland is now poised to become one of Europe’s most exciting new destinations for the sport.

18/04/2025

Padel LK is Limerick’s first and best Padel campus 💚🤍

08/04/2025

Check out the great deals at the Studio Fitness Cork 10th anniversary sale💪🏻

28/03/2025

It’s great to see another planning application being made to Cork City Council for 4 indoor Padel courts in St. Patrick’s Woollen Mills in Douglas. There is about 275 active Padel court developments in progress around the country at present, all at various stages, from conception to planning to construction. For the world’s fastest growing sport it’s fantastic to see and Ireland’s Padel news site Go Padel will be delighted to support each of them 🎾🎾🎾🎾

06/03/2025

Another fantastic article from our Contributing Editor The Queen of Padel Sandra Lopez Galan 🎾

written by Sandra Lopez – The Queen of Padel The Palacio de los Deportes in Gijón witnessed an unforgettable women’s final this past Sunday, as Gemma Triay and Delfi Brea stunned the world by defeating the number-one-ranked Paula Josemaría and Ari Sánchez in a thrilling three-set battle. The ...

14/02/2025

It’s key in the events industry to plan ahead, and at No.1 Media Group we’re already scheduling our 2026 and 2027 event calendar🗓️

In partnership with Go Padel which launches on February 27th and is Ireland’s new Padel news and directory hub, we are delighted to announce The Padel Awards 2026. This will be Ireland’s first announced annual Padel awards gala event to celebrate the outstanding clubs, courts, coaches, players and suppliers to the industry, and with a prize fund of up to €150,000 for the award recipients🎾

With Padel being the world’s fastest growing sport and expected to have over 300 Padel courts by the end of next year, and to be an Olympic sport in 2032, the industry is one of huge growth, opportunity and potential and we are hugely excited for the sector🎾

www.gopadel.ie www.padelawards.ie

13/02/2025

No.1 Media Group is delighted to announce that February 27th is launch day for Go Padel, Ireland’s new Padel news and directory hub. With Padel being the world’s fastest growing sport and expected to have over 300 Padel courts by the end of next year, and to be an Olympic sport in 2032, the industry is one of huge growth, opportunity and potential and our investment of €250,000 in the new online portal is made with huge optimism for the sector🎾

This week will also see the announcement of the date for The Padel Awards 2026, Ireland’s first annual Padel awards gala event to celebrate the outstanding clubs, courts, coaches, players and suppliers to the industry, and with a prize fund of up to €150,000 for the award recipients🎾

www.gopadel.ie www.padelawards.ie