Former Ireland keeper Shay Given behind plans for new €4m padel centre

Planning submitted for nine-court centre

An artist's rendering of the proposed Arena Padel centre which will be developed at Goffs in Co Kildare.

Former Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given and his business partner are planning a €4m padel centre due to open in Goffs, Co. Kildare next year.

Planning permission has been submitted to Kildare County Council for the facility, which will include nine championship-standard indoor padel courts, along with complementary fitness and wellness offerings including gym and recovery rooms.