Active Ennis Pool

Active Ennis Pool is an indoor health and fitness facility at 8 Highfield Park in Lifford, Ennis, County Clare. The venue combines swimming, gym-based exercise, fitness classes and relaxation facilities in a practical leisure setting serving individual users, clubs, adults and children.

The swimming facilities include a 25-metre pool and a separate kiddies’ pool. Swimming lessons cater for children and adults at different stages, from beginners through to competitive swimmers, while school programmes and holiday lessons form part of the wider aquatic offering. Aqua aerobics provides a low-impact pool-based class with an instructor-led format and music.

Dry-side facilities include a gym, halls for classes or lectures, and a meeting room. The timetable includes a variety of wet and dry classes designed for different ages and abilities. The venue’s programme-based approach makes it suitable for regular fitness routines, structured swimming development, club activities and leisure sessions.

Saunas and steam rooms provide poolside relaxation options. Active Ennis also places a strong focus on inclusive access, with facilities and equipment designed to support disabled users. These include accessible changing and toilet facilities, designated parking, wheelchair-height lockers and reception areas, accessible gym equipment, a pool hoist, a ramp to the sauna and steam room, and mobility support equipment.

The complex has a clear activity-focused character rather than a dining or entertainment-led one. Qualified staff provide assistance across the fitness and aquatic services, and classes are arranged through a published timetable. Swimming lessons and classes require advance booking, making the venue a suitable choice for planned participation as well as ongoing exercise. Its mix of pool facilities, gym activity, classes and accessibility services gives the centre a broad role in the Ennis community.