Celbridge Badminton Club Open Tournament

If you play badminton - at any level - the Celbridge Badminton Club Open Tournament is worth putting in the diary. Held on a Sunday morning in late August, it draws players from clubs across Leinster looking for competitive court time outside of the regular league season. Divisions are graded by ability, so it is not just for the advanced player; if you can hold a rally and have a club affiliation, there is likely a category to suit you.

What to expect

The tournament runs singles and doubles events, with the programme structured across ability divisions so that matches are genuinely competitive rather than lopsided. Registration opens at 10:00am and play gets under way from there, with courts rotating throughout the day as rounds progress. Entry fees run from €15 to €25 depending on the events entered - well within the norm for Irish club open tournaments. Prize presentations follow the finals, which gives the day a proper sense of occasion even at local level. Spectators are welcome, so if you are accompanying a player or are curious about the club, there is no need to be on the court to be there.

Celbridge Badminton Club has been a fixture of the local sporting scene in north Kildare for many years. Irish club open tournaments like this one are typically affiliated with Badminton Ireland and run to standard BWF shuttle rules, with shuttle provided by the host club.

Getting there

Celbridge sits on the north Kildare border, about 20 kilometres west of Dublin city along the R403. By car from Dublin, the most direct route is via the N4/M4 to the Leixlip exit, then south into Celbridge - allow 30 to 40 minutes at a weekend. From Naas, it is roughly 25 minutes north on the R407. Dublin Bus route 67 and the 67X serve Celbridge from Wellington Quay, though journey times from the city centre can run to an hour. There is no direct rail link; Hazelhatch and Celbridge station on the Dublin - Kildare commuter line is a 10-minute taxi or bike ride from the town centre. Parking is generally available at or close to the venue.

While you’re in Celbridge

The town is worth a look before or after your matches. Castletown House, one of the finest Palladian mansions in Ireland, sits just east of the town centre and is open to visitors. There is more to see in Celbridge and across Co. Kildare.

Good to know

• Date: Sunday 23 August 2026
• Start time: 10:00am
• Entry fee: €15 - €25 (depending on events entered)
• Spectators: welcome at no charge
• Booking: check celbridgebadminton.ie or contact the club directly for entry forms and deadlines
• Prize presentations follow the finals later in the day