MARDYKE LEISURE (UCC) DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY

Mardyke Leisure (UCC) Designated Activity Company runs the Mardyke Arena Health & Leisure Centre, the University College Cork's flagship destination for sport, fitness and well-being. The centre welcomes UCC students, staff and the wider community to a diverse programme of activities, from group fitness classes and specialised courses to children's programmes and competitive swimming lessons.

Key offerings include adult swimming lessons, a new Reformer Pilates course with pay-as-you-go options, and a range of fitness classes suitable for all abilities. Families can enrol their children in February camps, climbing-wall courses (as an accredited NICAS Awarding Centre), and certified swimming qualifications delivered through partnerships with Swim Ireland, RLSS and the National Training Centre. The GP Referral Programme provides tailored exercise support for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, mental-health challenges and obesity. In addition, the arena stocks fresh swim-wear merchandise, offers gift cards and a flexible membership app for easy booking.

By combining state-of-the-art facilities with expert instruction and exclusive benefits for UCC staff and students, Mardyke Arena delivers a welcoming, health-focused environment that encourages everyone to move, learn and thrive.