Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club: Prices, Membership, Hours

Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club occupies a prime spot on Dublin’s North Coast, offering a gym, pool, and growing roster of fitness classes to locals who might otherwise drive into the city. Founded in 1990, the club has built its reputation on member discounts—roughly 35–40% off pay-as-you-go rates—while maintaining a relaxed, community feel that newer city-center gyms struggle to replicate.

Location: Portmarnock, Dublin North Coast ·
Facilities: Gym, Pool, Classes, Padel ·
Operating Days: Seven days a week ·
Pool Status: Currently operational ·
Year Founded: 1990

Portmarnock sports and leisure club prices

PSLC uses a dual-rate system: members pay significantly less across every activity, making annual membership worthwhile if you plan to visit more than a handful of times per year. The gym membership price list dated January 2024 shows annual fees for individual adult members at €405, compared to €580 for visitors—a €175 difference that pays for itself after roughly 15 gym workouts if you choose the pay-as-you-go rate of €12 per visit for non-members.

Swimming pool prices

The 2025 pay-as-you-go price list lists public swim sessions at €8 for visitors and €5 for members for a 40-minute session. Lane swimming costs €8.50 for visitors and €5.50 for members, with family swims priced at €22 for visitors and €12 for members. AquaFit classes—45 minutes long—run €11 for visitors and €7.50 for members.

Membership fees

Gym memberships are available in annual, off-peak, and monthly formats. Annual membership grants full access to gym, pool, and sauna, while off-peak rates (valid 12 noon to 5pm Monday through Friday) cost €300 for members and €405 for visitors. Monthly memberships run €40 for members and €55 for visitors, with a €5 supplement added per person for cash or credit card monthly payments. Direct debit arrangements have no joining or cancellation fees.

Family memberships cover a maximum of two adults and two children under 18, priced at €1,050 annually for member families. Junior memberships (ages 15–17) cost €220 per year for members, requiring age ID and parental consent, while under-16s are not permitted to use weights. The sauna is exclusively for members aged 18 and over.

Here’s how the main membership tiers stack up against each other.

Portmarnock Sports and leisure club Membership

How to join

To sign up, you can contact the club directly via email at info@pslc.ie or call +353 86 083 4306. The club also operates a mobile app available through Google Play where you can manage bookings and view the class timetable in real time. For those joining as annual members, direct debit is the preferred payment method as it carries no joining or cancellation fees.

Membership benefits

Members receive substantially discounted rates across all facilities—roughly 35–40% off pay-as-you-go prices on gym workouts, swims, and classes. Full annual membership includes access to the gym, pool, and sauna, while off-peak membership provides access during weekday afternoon slots. The club emphasizes its friendly atmosphere, with an official statement noting they “pride ourselves on creating a friendly atmosphere with a warm welcome for all our members and visitors.”

Affiliated clubs and teams

The Portmarnock Swim Team operates separately from PSLC and uses the pool for training. Swim team membership requires a €50 joining fee plus an annual subscription, with the membership year running from 1 September through the end of June. The Portmarnock Tennis Club also requires separate membership and does not include PSLC facility access—tennis members must pay separately if they want to use PSLC’s gym or pool.

The implication: if you’re joining PSLC specifically for swimming or tennis, factor in the separate club fees before calculating value against the annual membership price.

Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club reviews

User feedback

Aggregated ratings on Fanzo give PSLC a 4.8 out of 5 from 8 reviews, indicating strong satisfaction among those who have left feedback. Individual user reviews on boards.ie describe the pool as “very clean,” with “the right temperature and not too full of chloride,” while a Wanderlog reviewer highlights the “spacious, high ceiling gym with a great variety of functional machines and equipment” and notes “great natural light coming in the ‘bay’.”

“I have to say it was an absolutely excellent time. very clean facility, the pool was the right temperature and not too full of chloride.”

— boards.ie reviewer, via boards.ie

“Really enjoyed the spacious, high ceiling gym with a great variety of functional machines and equipment. There is great natural light coming in the ‘bay’.”

— Wanderlog reviewer, via Wanderlog

Recent ratings

The limited number of reviews on Fanzo means the 4.8 rating represents a small sample. Employee reviews on Indeed present a mixed picture, with some describing the work environment as “easy” and “laid back” while others report a “poor experience” or describe internal dynamics as “political.” These employee perspectives do not directly reflect the member experience but offer insight into the club’s internal culture.

What this means: the rating is encouraging but needs real-world verification before you sign on the dotted line for an annual plan.

Portmarnock sports and leisure club opening hours

Daily schedule

PSLC operates seven days a week, though the club does not publish explicit opening and closing times on its official website. Activity-specific timings provide the best guidance: tennis court hire is available from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, suggesting daytime-focused operations, while junior gym sessions must conclude by 6:30pm. Off-peak gym hours run from 12 noon to 5pm on weekdays, indicating the facility is open earlier in the morning as well.

Holiday hours

Specific holiday operating hours are not confirmed from available sources. The club’s social media channels on Facebook and Instagram (@pslcclub) would be the most reliable place to check for seasonal adjustments or holiday closures. For the most accurate information, contacting the club directly at info@pslc.ie or through the mobile app is recommended before planning a visit on a public holiday.

The pattern: PSLC runs a daytime-first schedule with no fixed published hours, so activity-specific windows are the only reliable guide for planning your visit.

Portmarnock swimming pool Timetable pdf

Pool timetable details

PSLC does not currently publish a downloadable pool timetable PDF on its website. Instead, the club uses its mobile app to display real-time class schedules and availability. Pool activities confirmed through the 2025 pricing list include public swims, lane swims, family swims, and AquaFit classes—all with member and visitor rates listed.

The catch: without a downloadable timetable, you need the PSLC app installed to see what’s running on any given day—which is a friction point if you prefer to plan on desktop.

Alternative schedules

The PSLC app provides the most up-to-date view of available swim slots and class times. Users can download the app from Google Play and access current availability without needing to call or email for information. For those preferring desktop access, the official website at pslc.ie offers facility overviews, though detailed timetables are managed through the app interface.

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Prospective members exploring Dublin-area options might compare Portmarnock’s offerings with those at the Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, which features a 120-station gym and extensive aquatics.

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