Information about Activate

Ballycasheen Road
V93 YY96, Wexford
+353 87 403 0894

Opening hours

  • Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 – 10:30 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
We help busy adults become stronger, happier and healthier while having fun in a social training environment.

Our comment from FitFit Ireland about Activate:

Activate is a superb CrossFit gym located in Killarney, Ireland, known for its welcoming community and professional coaching. The facility offers excellent equipment and a range of classes suitable for all fitness levels. Members and coaches alike create an encouraging atmosphere, making it feel like a fitness family.

Highlights from user experiences include:

  • Welcoming Environment: From the moment you step in, everyone is friendly and supportive, making it an ideal place for both beginners and seasoned athletes.
  • Professional Coaches: The knowledgeable coaches provide excellent guidance and are dedicated to helping members achieve their fitness goals.
  • Variety of Classes: The gym offers a diverse range of classes tailored to suit all levels of fitness, ensuring that workouts are both challenging and enjoyable.
  • Positive Community Spirit: With various events and social gatherings, members often describe the community as one of the strongest aspects of Activate.

While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there have been isolated comments regarding communication issues for drop-in services. However, the gym has been responsive to feedback and is committed to maintaining high service standards. Overall, Activate is highly recommended for anyone visiting Killarney or looking to boost their fitness journey.

Activate: Opinions

4.9/5 (54 Opinions)
Linkor Baking Developments 2 months ago

Fantastic experience: Good Gym with nice atmosphere.

Activate

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoy the atmosphere of our gym. We strive to create a welcoming environment for all our members. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to seeing you again!

Karen Finnegan 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have taken part in introductory drop in classes under the stewardship of Jacinta and have found the experience wonderful. There is a very clear community gym spirit evident and the workouts are dynamic and challenging yet doable. You won’t go wrong signing up with Activate. A really good way to meet like minded people also.

Activate

Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Karen! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the introductory classes with Jacinta and found the community spirit to be vibrant. It's great to know that the workouts met your expectations and provided a challenge while still being accessible. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you at more classes soon!

Edel Buckley 3 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff. Lovely community atmosphere. Fully equipped with every machine, weights etc. Timetable of classes to suit all schedules.

Activate

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy the community atmosphere and appreciate our staff's dedication. It's great to know our facilities and class timetable are meeting your needs. We look forward to continuing to support your fitness journey!

Jeska Naujoks 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: I recently visited Activate for a drop-in class. I felt welcome from the first minute, the atmosphere was fantastic and the staff really helpful to make it possible for me to join. The space is new, large and well equipped so even the special workout that day with close to 40 people on the floor ran smoothly. Great community, great coach, great time, so I'll definitely drop in again if I visit Killarney and can only recommend to do the same if you're in the area. Thanks for the fun!

Activate

Thank you for your wonderful review, Jeska! We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience during your drop-in class. It’s great to know that our atmosphere and staff made you feel welcome and supported. This was a special one off workout that day that we are glad you could join in on. Our usual group size is no greater than 15 adults. We look forward to your next visit and can't wait to see you back at Activate again!

karyn sheahan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I joined activate for a month while I was back home from Australia. Such a lovely gym. The facility itself is superb with everything you could need in a CrossFit gym. The programming was also brilliant going through technical CrossFit movements but also giving options and progressions for all levels. But most of all the people are what made it so great, from day one both the members and coaches were so so welcoming. Everyone is so friendly. They were also so good and had a membership that suited me as I was only in the areas for 4 weeks. Can’t recommend this gym enough.

Activate

Thank you for your wonderful review, Karyn! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and found our facility and programming to be superb. It's great to know that our welcoming community made such a positive impact on your time here. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!

Lisa Mulvey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Availed of the drop in service on a recent holiday to Killarney! The guys couldn’t have been any more welcoming and have great facilities! Would highly recommend

Colm O'Reilly 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Brian & Roisin are the best in the business in Killarney. They're great at meeting people where they are in their fitness journey (even if you're a complete beginner) and make exercise enjoyable and effective. Highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Activate

Thanks so much for such a nice review Colm! ☺️

Andrea Larkin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Activate Killarney embodies everything that is CrossFit; great coaches, welcoming community and accessibility for all fitness levels. The classes had a good focus on technique, many scaling options and the programmed workouts were enjoyable. I have dropped in to lots of boxes and this one is my favourite, I wish I lived closer so I could visit more often!

Activate

Thank you Andrea for giving us such a great review.

Daniel Murphy 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Always have an amazing experience at Activate, been my go to for drop ins when visiting Killarney over the years. The coaches are all super knowledgeable and supportive and the community is always very welcoming. Workouts are always challenging and adaptable to all levels. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Killarney or anywhere on the fitness journey.

Activate

Thanks a million Daniel! We love having you drop-in at Activate, looking forward to your next visit!

Sean O’Sullivan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great spot to drop in if you’re visiting Killarney, plenty of classes to choose from and a welcoming group with great coaches.

Activate

Thanks so much for your lovely review Sean, really appreciate it. ☺️

Gurv 1 year ago

Negative experience: I was visiting Killarney for two weeks and contacted Activate to inquire about using their facilities. I explained that I having been Olympic Weight Lifting for 5 years and have a program designed for my goals, and just needed access to a gym with the equipment. Staff member took all my information and said they would get back to me. It’s been over a week and I still haven’t heard back. Thankfully, I didn’t wait to hear back and proactively reached out to some other gyms as well and was able to find everything I needed at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre. Update: I am updating this review after reading the response provided by Brian, which includes a lot of inaccurate information. The person that I spoke with did not share their name, so I cannot confirm whether or not it was Angela. I’m not sure what the person I spoke with advised Brian, but either she lied or he is now lying to try and shift the narrative. At no point did I ask the Activate employee to contact other gyms, nor did they offer to do so. The reason I gave them my contact details was so that they could confirm their own services, as the person I spoke with wasn’t sure about them. Further, while the website confirms drop-ins are permitted, it was unclear about whether I could drop-in and do my own workout (I.e. not follow the workout the rest of the group is doing). The website also does not clearly state whether the gym is accessible when no classes are taking place. I don’t appreciate Brian trying to guilt me into removing this review. I would hope that rather than being defensive and trying to hide what really happen, their team would take this as a learning opportunity to update their website and improve their customer service - treating tourists who visit Killarney as well as locals.

Activate

Hi Gurv,
We’re really sorry you felt the need to leave this review. You phoned us on April 10th and spoke to our Customer Success Manager, Angela, who explained to you that we are a fully coached facility which does not do access for training by yourself or “Open Hours”.
We tried to call you back on April 11th but you did not answer. (Have a screenshot of this outgoing call if you would like?)
Anyone who would like to drop-in at Activate is welcome to do so and always has been to one of our coached sessions, this is clearly explained on our website here: www.activate.ie/drop-in and we have welcomed countless visitors to our friendly gym.
This was very clearly explained to you on our phone call so I am unsure why you feel the need to give a one star review to a small family business which is just upholding it’s policies which have been in place for 7 years and which were made clear to you.
Angela took your details to see if there was any way we could help refer you to another gym as we always do, we often recommended other facilities in the area which could meet requirements that we cannot meet.
It's unfortunate you take to Google to leave a 1 star review even though you did not have any other interaction with us other than a phone call which we told you we could not accommodate you.
As the owner of this small business which supports 7 families with full time employment, I ask that you remove this very unfair and damaging review.
Hope you enjoyed your stay in our beautiful town.
Thanks,
Brian

Rónán Gallagher 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The crossfit classes are excellent, and the instructors are very professional. It's in a good location in Killarney, and there are lots of time slots for those available in the mornings or late afternoons. Personal training is also available too.

Gerald O'Donoghue 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I dropped in while in Killarney and was really impressed with the equipment and quality of the session. Coach Ty was excellent and there was fantastic energy about the place!

Declan Cahill 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great coaches, really dedicated to helping you personally during each class. Everyone of them super people! Great atmosphere, very friendly environment that inspires hard work Would recommend to anyone no matter what fitness level - you will enjoy and feel the benefits

Pawel Wlodarski 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The great and friendly staff, combined with the welcoming members, created an atmosphere that made me feel like part of a fitness family. The facilities were excellent, and the overall vibe of the box was positive and encouraging. I would highly recommend this CrossFit box to anyone looking for a 5-star experience in Killarney.

Activate

Thank you so much for your kind words Pawel! It was a pleasure having you at Activate.

Mhairtain Ó Treasaigh 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Professional Physio, A warm welcome, Tailored care,. I sent my information in, History of Health, etc, in doing so, Sam was able to help me and show me the Right Techniques I have to follow and I'm delighted I highly recommend Sam. As Sam was highly recommended to me by a friend and the Taxi driver. I can't say much more than that, You will be in the right place. Thanks Sam see you soon.

Activate

Thanks so much for your kind words.

Josephine Carey 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic Coaches very welcoming. Great youths programme. It's a GYM for all the family. A GYM for everyone no matter what level of fitness you have. Highly recommended

Activate

Thanks so much Josephine! We really appreciate your kind words, delighted you and the entire family love Activate!

Tara Mc Sherry 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Activate has been great for me! When I first joined I was easing back jnto training after a back injury. The structure of the classes and ability to scale each workout was ideal! Coaches were and remain so friendly and knowledgeable and super professional at all times ! Barbell was daunting at first but I neednt have worried as the coaches tailor movements to all abilities. Can't recommend Activate highly enough !

Activate

Thanks a million Tara! You've made such incredible progress over the years with us! Well done on being so consistent and such a great member of the Activate fam! :)

Martin O'Dwyer 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing time at Activate! Can honestly recommend the place to anyone looking to improve, regardless of what experience you have. Everyone in there is really positive and motivated, organised and professional. I found Angela to be really helpful, friendly and great with communication, and coach Keegan was a top notch trainer. Definitely book an appointment and check out what they have to offer.

Jobbo Michalek 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Destroyed my ego and show me how to do it harder

James Foley 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Have visited the gym on many occasions and have been most impressed.

Ronan Spillane 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: A superb gym that I had the pleasure of training in during a quick break to Killarney. The coaching was excellent for all levels, the members and coaches were super welcoming and friendly - making me feel right at home. The workout was well thought out, challenging and above all else, fun. The overall layout and space was really well utilised too. Would highly recommend this gym to anyone in the area. I will most definitely be back! 5 stars

Bridann Griffin 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best gym I've ever been to. All coaches are fun, professional and knowledgeable. The workouts are really well thought out and varied. The gym space and equipment is also fantastic. Can't recommend it enough!

Tim O Sullivan 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Workouts are great, coaches are cool. 5 stars all round

Dan O' Leary 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Only joined recently but loving the sessions. Good fun but very professional with a huge emphasis on technique and working within your limitations. You feel in very safe hands. Great value for money as a class can work out at €7.50 a go Family vibes but you feel free to do what you want to do( not too sure on the “ air high fives “ ..yet) A cult but a good cult

Helen Topham 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Activate is, quite simply, a superb gym! The coaches are professional, approachable and friendly and always willing to offer training advice and tips. The Crossfit classes are energetic, fun and and can be adapted to suit varying abilities. The gym is clean and has showering facilities and the equipment is of top quality and brilliantly maintained. The community spirit at Activate is second to none - an important element of a successful gym! Activate has set the bar high as a superior training facility and I would highly recommend it!

Terence Carmody 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: An incredible place to start or maintain your fitness and wellbeing goals, genuine custodians of the health of the people of killarney.. Excellence in service, training coaching and advice.

Activate

Thanks so much for your kind words Terence! We love having you as a member of the Activate family.

Bryan Enright 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have only recently joined the activate team in Killarney and already I am seeing how and why they receive such good reviews.This is the first time I can honestly say that I know that I am getting the results and will get the results I am looking for.I want to thank Sam, Angela, Keegan and Tara to name but a few of the fantastic staff here for their help on my road to recovery and future fitness and achievements I am working towards and I look forward to seeing you all on a weekly basis If anyone out there have doubts or fears on making the decision to meet the lads here then don't all I can say is you will be delighted with your decision Thank you all sincererly Kind Regards Bryan

Shauna Breen 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent facility with a fun atmosphere and helpful, professional coaches. High standard of care for members and overall a great place to train and have fun

Sheila Lyne 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great gym,Tara is a fantastic Trainer highly recommend.

Declan Smith 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best training facility in Killarney. Extremely welcoming coaches whose knowledge is second to none. Top class equipment. Suits all levels of fitness which is one of the many brilliant things about Activate.

Jade Moriarty 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great first week of personal training with Tara, everyone is very friendly really enjoying it so far glad I decided to go

Niamh O carroll 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for a safe, clean and comfortable place to train then look no further than activate! Coaches are extremely knowledgeable and really care about their clients. It’s also a really fun place to work out!!

Nave Yoga 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism

Philip O Sullivan 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic gym! Great facilities and brilliant coaches who are unbelievably welcoming. Their knowledge is top quality & second to none. Personally I had never done PT's or anything like Crossfit before and I was made to feel welcome & comfortable from the word go. The workouts themselves are great, really interesting & keep motivating you to come back for more. I've never in my life looked forward to going to the gym, but with Activate Killarney I look forward to it every week. All the coaches are excellent but in particular Shane who has been a fantastic coach for my PT's so far. 100% would recommend this to anyone, no matter what your age or fitness level.

Robert Cussen 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: A fantastic facility with really knowledgeable coaches. No matter what your level of fitness or what your goals may be, Brian and the team help you every step of the way.

Kaman Ryan 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Such a gem of a gym in Killarney. Everyone is super friendly and the coaches are all top class. Be prepared to get a great sweat and meet some amazing people!

Brigid Hartnett 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I wish i lived in killarney just to be member. Great atmosphere. Coach Dara was so welcoming and kind as were all the members. A must go place !!!

Torc Dancers 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have being training for years in your conventional gym and was beginning to lack motivation and falling out of love for training. So I decided to take a leap of faith in Activate to reignite my flame and passion. Am I glad I did this. Best decision so far in 2020!! The community, always a friendly hello from members, coaches always present to answer any questions or to motivate you during classes which are limited to 15 max so it's like a group PT session. The many functions they organise like the Wine and WOD, Bring your Bestie ect. I believe such enthusiastic coaches and change in training style (Crossfit) has given me a new spring in my hip thrust and I'm falling back in love with the DOMS. I also joined there Killarney Barbell Club (Olympic Lifting) max 10 per class which is coached at a ratio of 1:3. If you are beginning your fitness journey or a seasoned athlete I could not recommend Activate enough. Thanks Brian and Róisín for bringing back the old but hopefully improved version of myself. Anne-Marie xx

Mossy O'Leary 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Does exactly what it says on the tin!

angela kerrisk 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Whether you are fit or unfit Activate is the place where amazing changes happen. Top class facilities that are always being upgraded and improved and amazing coaches that believe and want you to succeed as much as you want yourself ..classes are coached and always varied and fun on top of that the community spirit is second to none , your future self will thank you.. schedule a drop in appt now and chat with Brian and Roisin

Thomas Healy 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent crossfit classes ran by Ro and Brian. Great place to go when you have reached a plateau with your normally gym/exercise routine. Friendly environment but still challenges you and puts you out of your comfort zone.

Tom O'Leary 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing Gym. Every session is different and fun - you really don't know what to expect any given day. At the same time, Brian and Ros are demanding and push you to your limit. Highly recommended!!

Brian O'Shea 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Super gym. Very welcoming and very helpful instructors.

Brian O'Shea 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Super gym. Very welcoming and very helpful instructors.

Declan Kehoe 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Professional and dedicated team. Fantastic set-up. Would definitely recommend!

Hazel Cole 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Brilliant sessions at Activate last week while travelling for work. Really knowledgeable coaches and I felt the attention they gave me during the classes was fantastic. I will definitely be calling again when I'm in Killarney.

Gilly G 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent facilities well worth checking it out!

Darren Ellis 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful new gym close to town. Was very well looked after by the passionate and knowledgeable owner, Brian.

John Sheahan 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best training facility in killarney if not Kerry. World class facilities and trainers. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere for people of all levels of fitness and age groups.

Tommy Evans 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best crossfit gyms around, state of the art equipment and run by 2 great instructors who really know there stuff,

Aidan Foley 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing facility with fabulous coaches

Cormac Kehoe 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: brilliant experience in Activate, great gym and great coaches! will definitely be back.

Emer Trait-Kehoe 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best Crossfit in the country

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