National Aquatic Centre
Information about National Aquatic Centre
, Lucan
Opening hours
- Monday: 07:00–21:30
- Tuesday: 07:00–21:30
- Wednesday: 07:00–21:30
- Thursday: 07:00–21:30
- Friday: 06:30–21:00
- Saturday: 09:00–17:00
- Sunday: 10:00–15:00
Discover the ultimate destination for wellness and aquatic excitement at the Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre in Lucan. This world-class facility is designed to cater to athletes, families, and fitness enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art amenities under one roof. For fitness lovers, **Sport Ireland Campus Fitness** provides a newly refurbished gym equipped with the latest technology, offering over 80 classes per week. Members enjoy exclusive access to a private health suite featuring a sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi, as well as entry to the Olympic-standard 50-metre competition pool.
Water enthusiasts will find paradise at **AquaZone**, an expansive tropical indoor waterpark that serves as the perfect family day out. Featuring some of Ireland's biggest and most thrilling water rides, AquaZone offers adventurous fun for older children with pirate-themed play areas for younger ones. The leisure waters include a wave pool and a lazy river, ensuring entertainment for all ages.
Beyond recreation, the centre is a hub for serious athletic development. It boasts two elite-level pools: a 10-lane, 50-metre x 25-metre international-standard competition pool with moveable floors, and a 25-metre diving pool. These venues regularly host national and international events, providing a professional environment for training and competition. The facility also includes extensive support services, from adult swim academies and private lessons for all ages to inclusive programmes and school visits.
After your workout or splash, refuel at the centre's diverse food court. Choose from hearty meals at The Eatery, artisanal sandwiches and salads at Loaf Deli, or a premium coffee experience at 53.3 Degrees. With options for ice cream and healthy smoothies, there is something to satisfy every craving. Located at Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, the centre is easily accessible by public transport, offering a complete sports and leisure experience for the whole community.
Our comment from FitFit Ireland about National Aquatic Centre:
The National Aquatic Centre in Lucan, Ireland, is renowned for its first-class facilities that cater to both casual swimmers and those training seriously. Visitors have praised the modern swimming pool, variety of fitness classes, and welcome atmosphere that makes it an ideal spot for families and individuals alike. The friendly and professional staff contribute to a pleasant experience.
Parents particularly appreciate the kid-friendly areas, with many noting it's a great place for children to learn swimming. The centre’s large size allows for a fun mix of activities including water slides and a wave machine.
While there are some concerns regarding cleanliness in the changing rooms and showers, and occasional issues with temperature, the overall consensus remains positive. Some users have reported problems with pricing and access, particularly related to disabled facilities. Despite these points, many agree it is still worth a visit for the great services and ample activities available.
In summary, the National Aquatic Centre is highly recommended for its cleanliness, facilities, and friendly environment, making it a great location for workouts and family outings.
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National Aquatic Centre: Reviews
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Fantastic experience: The Aquatic Centre in Dublin 15 is known for its fantastic facilities, like a modern swimming pool, great fitness classes, and a welcoming atmosphere. It’s a perfect spot for both casual swimmers and those looking to train seriously. Plus, the staff is always friendly and helpful, making it a really enjoyable experience overall!
Negative experience: bad overall experience with everything. go somewhere else
Fantastic experience: First class facilities
Fantastic experience: Great place for kids
Negative experience: Absolutely Baltic. My 2 year old daughter couldn't stop shivering so we had to leave early. Adults were miserable also, everyone trying to submerge in the kids pool to get warm. Also the "lazy river" wasnt really lazy or a river.... Don't think any of the water jets that push you along in the water were on.
Fantastic experience: Great to learn kiddo swimming
Fantastic experience: Very good I love this place my daughter started swimming lessons and she is very happy thank
Negative experience: Was a member up until today, they decided in their wisdom to up the monthly payments from 65 to 68 without a please or thank you! Another rip off and profit protection racket under the guise of "continue to offer and develop our excellent facilities and services" Not for me thank you Dog bless
Negative experience: Daughter spent 2 hours in the aqua zone. Access to disabled changing room and shower not very good. Had to shower and change in own wheelchair so not acceptable. Both shower and changing rooms need a deep clean, grouting in tiles so dirty. Visit clondalkin swimming pool to see how it's done correctly. Won't be returning to NSC anytime soon.
Fantastic experience: The National Aquatic Centre is one of those spots that feels worth the trip whether you’re into lane swimming, water slides, or just getting a proper splash of energy. The place is huge, well-kept, and has that fun mix of families, swimmers, and people training. It’s a great way to spend a few hours and come out feeling refreshed.
Fantastic experience: The best there is
Positive experience: Pleasant, not too busy
Fantastic experience: Great place to run a national swimming competition.
Positive experience: It's a competition pool , 50 metres , shallow pool to teach young children. There is a play area with slides and a lazy river. The whole family can use different slides and the wave machine is very popular
Fantastic experience: Very friendly team Very clean and well designed
Fantastic experience: Love it so much.
Negative experience: Nice facilities, but they are clearly in breach of the National Payments Strategy 2025 which states that all government bodies which are public facing must accept cash as a means of payment by law. They still proudly display their “we are cashless” poster at reception. Please fix this asap. It’s unfair on the elderly in particular, who tend to still operate with cash.
Fantastic experience: Great facilities would recommended
Fantastic experience: Great place to play Tennis & other sports
Positive experience: Parking can be a problem
Negative experience: I would suggest it's over priced for young families. It's also has like a fungus on steps in common areas. Some of the equipment is broken. It needs some tlc as it could be really great place.
Positive experience: Nice place
Positive experience: A decent place to work out and swim - when not too crowded. A pity that the health suite is closed now until the end of April, it was a nice and pleasant feature.
Fantastic experience: Great gym and pool. Coaches, staff, classes, parking and facilities are top class.
Positive experience: Pool is great. However, mostly available in 25m format. Changing rooms could be better. Showers are disgusting, they hurt both my eyes and my nose. They has to be addressed now!
Fantastic experience: Zadowolony
Fantastic experience: Brilliant
Negative experience: Been almost 10 years since was here last went recently on a Wednesday to bring the little one swimming however it's closed Monday to Friday left with a very upset little girl. Please amend times on Google to reflect this.
Positive experience: Good for lane swimming
Negative experience: very old facilities, a lot of mold..problems with the boilers, cold water in the showers ,and they increased the price to 65 euros a month from 60.... shame.....
Fantastic experience: Very good facilities, staffs and coach are friendly yet professional.
Positive experience: Overpriced but worth it
Positive experience: Great pool, great staff
Fantastic experience: Absolutely superb facilities
Positive experience: Great: I like the 50 metre pool. Bad: The Mens changing rooms are on the small side.
Fantastic experience: best aquatic centre in ireland has everything you need staff are great craic
Positive experience: I remember I went to this place for the first time with my school in summer 2003 and I thought I had a great fun over there. Sixteen years in August 2019 later, I went back to the same place and I hadn't been there for long time. I'd like to go there again someday!
Fantastic experience: Awesome
Fantastic experience: Clean, very well maintained, great staff, reasonable opening hours and not too busy. Definitely worth a trip and/or membership
Positive experience: Great gym and great staff in the gym
Fantastic experience: brilliant place very friendly staff
Fantastic experience: Very well. Organised
Positive experience: Great gym. Lots of evidence of the staff spaying the equipment down and keeping the gym clean. Not overcrowded so you can workout and feel safe. Only Problem I had, I found it nearly impossible to contact the sales office to renew my membership but once I was reregistered, everything has run smoothly
Fantastic experience: Went to see sport physio Austin and found him to be excellent. One hour session including assessment was time well spent. Big improvement in my condition when leaving. Highly recommended.
Positive experience: Terrific that you can get a safe swim in. One way system works very well. Temperature taken at door.
Fantastic experience: Great facilities for every activity.
Fantastic experience: Top notch...great service, facilities n fun!!!
Positive experience: Great place for a great work out gym or swim
Positive experience: Got wet.
Fantastic experience: Very good
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