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Excitement building for 2025 Hiscox Padel Irish Open in Limerick
Excitement building for 2025 Hiscox Padel Irish Open in Limerick. Eimear McManus, Forefront PR, Cian Branagan, CEO of Forefront, Richard O Dwyer, Managing Director of Hiscox Ireland, and Naomi Nicholl, President of Padel Federation of Ireland.
Limerick set to host Ireland’s first-ever professional padel tournament with the Hiscox Padel Irish Open set for Padel LK from November 12 to 16
The countdown has begun for the Hiscox Padel Irish Open as Ireland prepares to host its largest padel event yet and the country’s first professional tournament.
Anticipation is growing as the competition draws closer, as Padel LK is gearing up to host players, fans, and clubs from across the country for the landmark moment for the sport in Ireland.
Taking place from November 12–16 at Padel LK in Limerick, the event marks the first time Ireland will host a professional tournament as part of the Cupra FIP Tour, the International Padel Federation’s global competition circuit.
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The Hiscox Padel Irish Open, organised by ForeFront Sports and the Padel Federation of Ireland, in partnership with Padel LK, will welcome a strong field of international athletes alongside Ireland’s top talent, showcasing the sport’s rapid development and growing competitive standard nationwide.
Richard O’Dwyer, Managing Director of Hiscox Ireland, said the group is “incredibly proud” to be sponsor for the milestone event, saying the event mirrors the group’s ambitions. He said, “At Hiscox Ireland, we’re passionate about supporting innovation and ambition—values that padel embodies as it continues to grow across the country.
“This partnership marks an exciting moment not just for the sport, but for the wider community of players, fans, and organisers driving its momentum. We look forward to seeing the energy and enthusiasm this event brings to Limerick and to the growing padel scene in Ireland.”
The event’s Title Sponsor, Hiscox, represents the first global brand to support a professional padel tournament in Ireland, further highlighting the sport’s accelerating presence and potential.
Speaking ahead of the final countdown, Cian Branagan, CEO of ForeFront Group, added, “The level of interest and excitement surrounding this event has been outstanding. We are bringing world-class padel to Ireland, and with Hiscox’s support, this tournament has the foundation to grow year after year. We’re expecting a fantastic atmosphere throughout the week in Limerick as players, fans and the community come together to celebrate the sport.”
The tournament schedule will include elite matches, fan engagement experiences, and opportunities for newcomers to try the sport, making it a festival of padel both on and off the court.
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