Mardyke Arena UCC All in all it's been an incredible success story, due in large measure to the dedication of our staff and tremendous loyalty of our members.
Since opening our doors for the first time in September 2001, The Mardyke Arena has been meeting the sporting, recreational and leisure needs of the students, staff and graduates of UCC, not to mention those of the public at large. catering for all ages, from pre-school to the active older person, today, The Arena is widely regarded as one of the country's finest leisure and fitness destinations,
29/05/2026
Please note we are closed on Sunday and open from 10 AM to 6 PM (Last Swipe 5:30 PM) on Monday.
🚨 June Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🚨
Don’t forget to plan your sessions this bank holiday weekend 💪🏋️
🕘 Saturday: 9AM – 7PM (Last swipe 6:30PM)
🏃 Sunday: CLOSED (Cork City Marathon)
🕙 Monday: 10AM – 6PM (Last swipe 5:30PM)
Best of luck to everyone taking part in the marathon this weekend! 👏🔥
29/05/2026
🎉 Make your child’s birthday unforgettable at Mardyke Arena UCC!
Choose from a range of exciting, fully supervised party activities, including:
🧗 Climbing Wall
🏊 Pool Games
⚽ Multi-Sport
💃 Dance
…and more!
✨ What’s included:
• Party room with an extra 30 minutes included
• Complimentary drinks during the party
• Expert instructors & lifeguards on site
• A safe, fun, and welcoming environment for all children
📅 Saturdays only | Ages 7+
👥 Minimum 15 children | Maximum 20 children
💰 Pricing:
• €15 per child (Members)
• €17 per child (Non-Members)
📌 Deposit required upon booking.
To book your party or find out more, contact Reception on 📞 021 490 4751
28/05/2026
Athletic Testing Day at Mardyke Arena UCC High Performance ✅
Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG – Harty Cup Squad 💪
A big day of performance testing with the squad completing a full battery of assessments to benchmark physical performance ahead of the season.
The battery included:
✔️ Lower Body Strength Test
✔️ Upper Body Push Strength Test
✔️ Upper Body Pull Strength Test
✔️ Countermovement Jump (CMJ) Power Test
✔️ 10m Acceleration Test
✔️ 30m Speed Test
✔️ 1.2km Fitness Test
📩 If you are interested in booking an Athletic Testing session, contact S&C Manager
Damien O’Donoghue at [email protected]
28/05/2026
Check out our latest Climbing Wall schedule — perfect for planning your next climb! 🧗
Whether you're new to climbing or pushing for your next challenge, our wall at Mardyke Arena UCC has something for everyone.
🧗 Sessions Available:
• Taster Sessions – Perfect for beginners
• Belay Lessons – Learn to climb independently
• Lead Lessons – Take your skills further
• 1‑to‑1 Coaching – Personalised guidance (For all ages!)
• Bouldering – Pure movement, no ropes
📌 Please note:
Mardyke Arena UCC will be closed on Sunday, May 31st on the day of the Cork City Marathon. Best of luck to everyone taking part! 🍀
📞 To book your climbing session, contact Reception on 021 490 4751.
27/05/2026
Our Post Cork City Marathon Recovery Sessions are now open at Mardyke Arena UCC — and this offer is not just for marathon runners or athletes.
Whether you:
✔️ Ran the Marathon, Half Marathon or 10k
✔️ Train regularly in the gym
✔️ Sit at a desk all day with tight muscles
✔️ Struggle with stiffness, mobility or muscle soreness
✔️ Want to improve flexibility and movement quality
✔️ Simply want to prioritise recovery and wellbeing
…this session is for YOU. 🙌
Book now: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261322925022043
Led by Haley, certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), this specialised recovery session is designed to help your body move and feel better.
🔹 WHAT IS FST (Fascial Stretch Therapy)?
FST is a pain-free assisted stretching technique that targets the fascia — the connective tissue surrounding your muscles and joints.
Unlike traditional stretching, FST helps:
✔️ Release tightness and restrictions
✔️ Improve flexibility and mobility
✔️ Reduce soreness and muscle tension
✔️ Support recovery and circulation
✔️ Improve movement quality
✔️ Help you feel looser, lighter and more mobile
Your session includes:
✅ 20-Minute FST Session
✅ 20-Minute Hydrotherapy & Cold Plunge
✅ Optional Steam Room Access
📅 Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd June. Different time slots available.
💥 PROMO PRICING
Members: €30
Non-Members: €40
Limited spaces!
Book now: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261322925022043
Hybrid X is the ultimate full-body workout designed to challenge your strength, fitness, and endurance.🔥
Combining powerful cardio bursts, weighted exercises, and functional movement, this high-energy class will push you to your limits — with options to suit every fitness level.💪🏻
🗓 Hybrid X Timetable
Monday – 7.10am
Tuesday – 9.30am
Wednesday – 9.30am & 7.00pm
Thursday – 6.30pm
📍Blue Gym
💥 €5 for members | €12 for non-members
📲 Bookings now open on the Mardyke Arena App
Are you ready for the challenge? 💪
27/05/2026
Only 6 days until the Hockey Athletic Development Academy begins!🏑
Few spots remaining - secure yours now at the following link 👉: https://pci.jotform.com/261061924972359
📩 For any queries, contact Damien O'Donoghue at [email protected]
Hockey Athletic Development Academy – June 2026 🏑
High Performance Mardyke Arena UCC, in partnership with UCC Hockey, are excited to present the Hockey Athletic Development Academy.
This 4-week athletic development programme is designed to maximise the performance and progression of aspiring hockey players aged 14–18.
Led by expert coaches and performance specialists, participants will gain exposure to high-level training and education in a world-class environment — the perfect springboard to elevate on-field performance 🚀
Programme Includes:
✔️ Strength & Power Development
✔️ Speed & Agility Training
✔️ Energy System Conditioning
✔️ Movement Preparation & Priming
✔️ Individual Programming Profile
✔️ Fitness Testing, Performance Tracking & Athlete Reports
✔️ Recovery Sessions
✔️ Educational Video Library Access
Programme Details:
📋 4-week programme (2 days per week)
🕛 Weekly Sessions:
Tuesdays: 11:30 – 13:30
Thursdays: 11:30 – 13:30
🗓 2nd June – 25th June 2026
📍 Mardyke Arena UCC – High Performance Gym
🎯 Limited spaces available (20 athletes)
🔗 Click the link to secure your spot: https://pci.jotform.com/261061924972359
Pricing:
Non-Member: €95
Member/UCC Staff: €85
📩 Questions? Contact Damien O’Donoghue at [email protected]
27/05/2026
Your feedback matters ❤️
We’ve added new feedback points across Mardyke Arena to make sharing your experience quicker and easier 🙌
Simply scan the HappyOrNot Ltd. QR code in your area or use one of our kiosks to let us know how we’re doing — whether it’s something you loved, something we can improve, or an idea you’d like to share.
📍 Available across gyms & studios, pool area, climbing wall, sports hall, changing rooms, reception & more.
✅ Quick & easy
✅ Completely anonymous
✅ Helps us improve every day
25/05/2026
🚨 June Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🚨
Don’t forget to plan your sessions this bank holiday weekend 💪🏋️
🕘 Saturday: 9AM – 7PM (Last swipe 6:30PM)
🏃 Sunday: CLOSED (Cork City Marathon)
🕙 Monday: 10AM – 6PM (Last swipe 5:30PM)
Best of luck to everyone taking part in the marathon this weekend! 👏🔥
25/05/2026
Bookings are open!☀️
🎟 Summer Camp Registration:
https://pci.jotform.com/260772357747367
🎟 Supervision Registration:
https://pci.jotform.com/253093181142349
⚡ Spaces are limited and camps fill quickly each year – early booking is strongly advised!
☀️🎉 MARDYKE ARENA KIDS SUMMER CAMP 2026 🎉☀️
Looking for a fun, active and supervised summer for your child? Our Kids Summer Camp is back with exciting games, activities, new friendships and plenty of fun in a safe environment!
👧🧒 Ages 4–12
📍 Mardyke Arena, UCC
✨ What to Expect:
✔ Fun Games
✔ Multi-Activity Sessions
✔ New Friendships
✔ Safe & Structured Environment
✔ Experienced Staff
📅 CAMP DATES
Week 1: Monday 29th June – Friday 3rd July 2026
Week 2: Monday 6th July – Friday 10th July 2026
Week 3: Monday 13th July – Friday 17th July 2026
Week 4: Monday 20th July – Friday 24th July 2026
Week 5: Monday 27th July – Friday 31st July 2026
Week 6: Tuesday 4th August – Friday 7th August 2026 (4 Days – Bank Holiday Week)
Week 7: Monday 10th August – Friday 14th August 2026
Week 8: Monday 17th August – Friday 21st August 2026
⏰ CAMP TIMES
🔹 Core Camp: 10:00am – 3:00pm
🔹 Morning Supervision: 8:30am – 10:00am (€8 per session)
🔹 Afternoon Supervision: 3:00pm – 5:30pm (€8 per session)
💰 CAMP FEES
5-Day Camp:
✅ Members / UCC Staff / UCC Students: €120
✅ Non-Members: €140
4-Day Camp (Bank Holiday Week):
✅ Members / UCC Staff / UCC Students: €100
✅ Non-Members: €120
📝 HOW TO BOOK
🎟 Summer Camp Registration:
https://pci.jotform.com/260772357747367
🎟 Supervision Registration:
https://pci.jotform.com/253093181142349
⚡ Spaces are limited and camps fill quickly each year – early booking is strongly advised!
Mairead O’Mahony joined us for a FST Session and here’s what she had to say. She loved it so much she has already booked her next one, and you should too! 🙌✨
Join us for a specialised recovery session at Mardyke Arena UCC on 2nd & 3rd June.
‼️ FST Sessions are open to everyone (Not limited to those participating in the Cork City Marathon)
✨ What’s included:
✔️ 20-Minute Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) Session with Haley
✔️ 20-Minute Hydrotherapy Pool + Cold Plunge Pool Session
✔️ Optional Steam Room Access
💪 Benefits of FST:
• Reduces muscle tightness and soreness
• Improves mobility and flexibility
• Decompresses joints
• Enhances circulation
• Speeds up recovery
Haley Schany is one of the few practitioners in Ireland certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy through the Stretch to Win Institute.
💶 Members: €30
💶 Non-Members: €40
⚡ Limited availability – bookings are now open!
🔗 Book at the following link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261322925022043
| Monday | 7am - 10:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 10:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 10:30pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 10:30pm |
| Friday | 7am - 10:30pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 7pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 7pm |