Navan padel court facility given green light

Planning permission has been granted for County Meath’s first indoor padel tennis facility at Mullaghboy Industrial Estate in Navan.

The 21,000 sq ft complex will house six padel courts – five doubles and one single – as well as a sauna, changing rooms and a players lounge.

The centre is expected to open in Summer 2026 and will be developed by David Usher of Indoor Padel Ireland who has strong family connections in the area.

Padel is a fast-paced racket sport played in an enclosed court that combines elements of tennis and squash. Social, accessible and easy to learn, padel’s popularity has exploded in recent years, with an estimated 25 million players across some 110 countries worldwide, and more than 60,000 active players in Ireland alone.

The indoor amenity in Meath will strengthen this network and facilitate year-round, consistent participation, whatever the weather. It will be open to the public seven days a week and will also be available to teams and companies to use the facilities.

Speaking about the development, David Usher said: “I’m thrilled that Meath County Council has given this project the green light. The complex will be a great addition to an area that is already well served by gyms, sports facilities and golf courses, offering the local community a sauna, café – and of course the padel courts – under one roof. My family has deep roots in Meath so it means a lot to be able to build something that I hope will be a real asset to the area, and to introduce Navan and the Royal County to the fastest growing sport in the world.”