Fagan Tennis Academy

Fagan Tennis Academy is a tennis academy based in Skerries Co Dublin offering tennis lessons for both adults and children of all ages and levels.

Our philosophy is 'learn to play, enjoy for life'. For more info check out how it all began in our story page How it all began…. Winning and losing is what life is all about, I learned that it’s how you deal with it that makes all the difference. Sport gave me great confidence in life and it led directly to a very successful career in business. My great passion for sport was Table Tennis and G.A.A

. At age 12 my mam explained to me that a trade was what was best for my career, happy days I thought to myself as all I want to do is play my table tennis and football. So most nights in the winter months I would queue up at our C.Y.M.S. Hall, waiting for the caretaker to arrive and open it. I would play table tennis for as many hours as I could…I just couldn’t get enough of it. My great friend Andrew ‘Buddy’ Matthews, who was an adult at that time, took me and a few friends all over the local area to play league table tennis. We had some amazing nights playing table tennis whether winning or losing. At that time we had very little money if any at all, but money was not our motivation. We had plenty of success over the years and this is how I came from an early age to realise that it’s possible to have a great time without money. I was fortunate enough to have 2 sons and 2 daughters in my life. When my wife Marian was at Skerries Community Centre she saw an ad for short tennis. I found this interesting due to my background in table tennis. We were also attracted to the fact that we could send the three kids to play together, and so the Tennis dream began. I always felt very fortunate that my workshop and house were together, I didn’t have to travel for work and I was always close to my family. It also allowed Marian more freedom to take the kids to Squads, training or competitions. Over the following years she was never off the road and did an amazing job. Without her tireless work we could never have allowed our kids to develop the way that they did. It was a team effort for sure. One day we realised that we had enough space behind the workshop to build our very own court but I thought to myself it was an impossible task. However, a few years later with the help of my brother, a local builder, and friends our dream was realised and our court became a reality. This opened to door to so many new exciting opportunities. I was very lucky to have met some very good tennis coaches including Roger Geraghty and Liam Cassidy who are still very good friends to this day. Roger would bring some of the better kids from Portmarnock and Malahide down every Saturday afternoon. Every week I looked on at some great coaching and loads of hitting. We were very fortunate with this as these Saturday sessions brought my kids on very quickly. Thus began my coaching career; what the coaches did on the Saturdays, I spent the rest of the week perfecting. This also kick started my own tennis career, I played for a year with Portmarnock and several years after that with Malahide tennis club, what a fantastic sport!! My kids won numerous tournaments (and lost loads, which is just as important), They all represented Leinster and Ireland regularly. My 2nd daughter Elaine spent 4 years on a scholarship coaching and playing tennis at Mississippi University. My youngest son, Barry, spent 5 years playing full time on professional tour. As he trained in several different countries such as Germany, Spain and the U.S., I was able to observe coaches from different countries, backgrounds and styles including coaches from the Gosling advanced Tennis Academy in the UK. Barry now works as an elite performance coach in Spain at the Pepe Imaz Tennis Academy. Pepe works with some of the best players frequently travelling the globe with them. Pepe was a top player himself but is also a highly skilled sports psychologist. He has developed a unique philosophy at his tennis academy in Spain and it is one which we at Fagan Tennis Academy believe in and strive to emulate.

09/06/2021

Our Tennis Racket Restringing service is based near Skerries in Fingal, North County Dublin. Over time, the strings on your racket lose their tension and elasticity. We provide a professional stringing service using technology to ensure accurate tension on your racket. We will thoroughly check your racket so you can optimise your play and have better. When your racket is restrung and the tension is correct, you will have greater control over your game.
Call: 086 212 0144 for info

Fagan Tennis Academy Fagan Tennis Academy is a tennis academy based in Skerries Co Dublin offering tennis lessons for both adults and children of all ages and levels.
Our philosophy is 'learn to play, enjoy for life'. For more info check out how it all began in our story page

19/06/2020

IMPROVE YOUR TENNIS - Tennis Coaching and Lessons
Complete beginners right up to the advanced players. ‘1-to-1′ coaching sessions on our private tennis court based near Loughshinny, Skerries.
For the beginner to advanced player we cover all aspects of the game. Whether your goal is to simply learn the basics or improve your skills as a more experienced player we can help!. http://www.fagantennisacademy.ie/
Call 086 212 0144 for more info.

11/06/2020

Adult / Youth Tennis Coaching and Lessons
Complete beginners right up to the advanced players. ‘1-to-1′ coaching sessions on our private court based near Loughshinny, Skerries.
For the beginner to advanced player we cover all aspects of the game. Whether your goal is to simply learn the basics or improve your skills as a more experienced player we can help!.
Call 086 212 0144 for info.

Meet the Coaches - Tennis Coaching The Team at Fagan Tennis Academy Ray Fagan – Tennis Ireland Level 1 Tennis Coach Ray is a level 1 tennis coach, insured and certified by the ITA. With over 30 years experience in tennis, Ray has seen and done…

10/06/2020

Adult / Youth Tennis Coaching and Lessons
Complete beginners right up to the advanced players. ‘1-to-1′ coaching sessions on our private court based near Loughshinny, Skerries.

For the beginner to advanced player we cover all aspects of the game. Whether your goal is to simply learn the basics or improve your skills as a more experienced player we can help!.

Call 086 212 0144 for info.

26/05/2017

What a morning for some footwork and movement drills here at Fagan Tennis Academy. The sun is shining and long may it last, hopefully you can get out and get a game in, that glass of wine or pint will only taste better afterwards! 😜 remember if anybody's looking for private lessons feel free to send us a message or call Ray on 0862120144 / 0857278350 and we'll see if Fagan Tennis Academy is the right fit for you! Have a great weekend folks

24/05/2017

Some photos from our last exhibition day, big thanks to the guys at Yonex Ireland for sponsoring the day for us. We even managed to get Barry home for a few days to share some tips from Pepe Imaz Tennis and our coach Elaine Fagan gave a masterclass in perfect technique as per usual ;)

22/05/2017

Quiz time here at Fagan Tennis Academy: Can anybody spot any familiar faces in this photo??

15/04/2017

Wishing all a very happy Easter

25/05/2016

https://youtu.be/CGRzfUccmNE

The Best Game Ever? Murray v Federer Roger Federer and Andy Murray put on a show on Centre Court in their Gentleman's Singles Semi-Final match.

Roger Federer - Wimbledon 2015 Best Points [HD]

25/05/2016

https://youtu.be/nZuQqhHDgMI

Roger Federer - Wimbledon 2015 Best Points [HD] Hard luck in the final against a Djoker simply out of this world :'( But take it easy guys.... he's 33 years old and he's still fighting Let's just stare him...

25/05/2016

Words of wisdom

24/05/2016

With Rush on a peninsula and surrounded by water sailing and sailing play a big part in the lives of local people. Rush sailing club is one the best sailing clubs in Ireland with many active members who take part in races locally, nationally and overseas.
Rogerstown estuary and the north and south beach see Kayaking Sailing and surfing all year round

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Dublin

Website

http://www.fagantennisacademy.ie/

Address

Ballykea, Skerries
Dublin

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 9pm
Tuesday	8am - 9pm
Wednesday	8am - 9pm
Thursday	8am - 9pm
Friday	8am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 9pm
Sunday	8am - 9pm

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