Markievicz Leisure Centre
Dublin
Consider visiting during off-peak hours to enjoy a quieter experience.
Located in the vibrant Dublin 2 area, Markievicz Leisure Centre is a comprehensive facility that caters to sports and fitness enthusiasts. Offering accessibility to individuals of all ages and abilities, this venue provides a welcoming atmosphere for community engagement. Markievicz Leisure Centre boasts a wide array of activities designed to meet various fitness and wellness goals.
One of the main highlights is its swimming pool, where both children and adults can participate in group swimming lessons or receive personal coaching. For those looking to include water-based fitness in their regimen, the centre also features activities like Aqua Aerobics and Float Fit. The facility is well-equipped for gym-goers, offering a gymnasium with fitness assessments and programs tailored to individual needs.
Diverse fitness classes are available, providing options such as Spin, Pump, Kettlebells, and MMA Fitness. Patrons interested in holistic fitness can explore classes in Yoga, Pilates, and Strength & Conditioning. The Boot Camp and Fat Burner sessions offer more intensive training experiences for those seeking specific fitness outcomes.
Complementing its fitness offerings, Markievicz Leisure Centre includes relaxing amenities like a sauna and steam room, providing users a chance to unwind after a workout. The centre is also disability-friendly, ensuring everyone can enjoy its facilities without barriers.
Reviews
Nice place to come for a swim — most of the staff are very friendly and helpful, which makes for a generally good experience. However, one interaction really stood out for the wrong reasons. A particular staff member (a tall man) came across as quite rude and seemed to be profiling members, which made the atmosphere uncomfortable. It’s a shame because it takes away from what is otherwise a welcoming environment. Overall, I’d recommend the place, but I hope management addresses this kind of behaviour so all visitors feel equally respected.
I’m very unhappy with the state of the facilities. Steam room out of order for well over a year (possibly longer), sauna seems to be broken at least once every other month and takes ages to get fixed. Same deal with the machines, there seems to be another machine broken every other week and they remain unusable for months. This place really isn’t well cared for. The only reason it doesn’t get one star is the location, but unfortunately that isn’t enough to keep me using it. Been here over a year but I think it’s time I changed gyms.
Very poor gym. The swimming pool has great potential but is dirty — unfortunately, everything feels quite unclean. A couple of hairdryers have been out of order for more than a month. It’s cheap, but I would have preferred to pay a bit more and have basic services properly guaranteed.
Really enjoyed my first visit today. Great to have a pool. Was greeted and made welcome by some very friendly and helpful staff members. Well done guys!
