About Tallaght Sports Complex

Tallaght Sports Complex situated on the campus of Tallaght Community School allows users to book or hire their numerous sports and exercise facilities.

The complex’s Indoor Sports Hall is available to hire for Indoor Soccer, Olympic Handball, and Archery among other sports and is also the site of numerous sports camps and classes.

Elsewhere in the facility is a fully equipped gymnasium with exercise machines and a large free weights area as well as a swimming pool that caters for both adults and childrens with lessons and exercise classes.

Explore Memberships

Meet the Team

We're more than just a sports complex – we're a community.

Meet the dedicated team who work hard every day to create a welcoming, supportive environment for people of all ages and abilities.

Glenda

Glenda started in Tallaght Sports Complex part time in 1996 as aerobics & gym instructor & lifeguard. Then, moving to full-time, she became a qualified swim teacher.

She was promoted to duty manager in 2000 & then to the Sports Complex Manager.

With a TUD 1st class honours in marketing & management, and a diploma in leisure management
and ITEC & NCEF Fitness Instructor, Gym Instructor, and personal Instructor qualifications. She knows her stuff when it comes to supporting community fitness goals.

Outside Tallaght sport complex. Glenda plays Gaelic for mothers & others at St Anne’s GAA. She also swims & plays Darts for Dublin.

Glenda Murphy Smullen is the Complex Manager at Tallaght Sports Complex and a familiar, much-loved face within the local Tallaght community. With a genuine passion for bringing people together and making sport, fitness and wellbeing accessible to everyone, Glenda plays a central role in creating the friendly, community-focused atmosphere the Complex is known for. Her contribution to the local area was recognised when she was named Tallaght Person of the Year 2024/2025, reflecting her commitment to supporting local people, families and community initiatives.

Simon

Originally from Kingswood, Tallaght, Simon has a longstanding connection to the local community and now brings his passion for health and fitness to his role as Gym Manager and Personal Trainer at Tallaght Sports Complex. Also the owner of Creed Fitness, Simon is passionate about helping people of all ages and fitness levels become stronger, healthier and more confident. You’ll regularly find him leading the Complex’s weekday morning fitness classes, where his friendly, motivating approach makes everyone feel welcome – whether they’re taking their first steps into fitness or have been training for years.

Elaine

A firm favourite with our youngest visitors, Elaine is part of the Drop-In Centre team at Tallaght Sports Complex, helping to create a fun, friendly and welcoming space for children while their parents enjoy a workout or use the Complex facilities. Known for her warm and caring approach, Elaine has built a fantastic relationship with the children who attend our morning drop-in crèche – and for many of them, seeing Elaine is one of the best parts of coming to the Complex!

Josh

Originally from Kilnamanagh, Josh has always had a strong passion for sport, fitness and the local community. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Studies from TU Dublin Tallaght and has a sporting background that includes being a former member of Tallaght Swim Team and playing underage GAA for Dublin.

Josh is passionate about bringing people together through fitness, sport and socialising, and loves helping to create a welcoming environment where everyone in the local community can get involved.

A familiar face around the centre, you’ll find Josh working across a variety of roles — from the reception desk and lifeguarding to teaching swimming, leading fitness classes and bringing plenty of energy to aqua aerobics!

Mya

Mya started her journey at Tallaght Sports Complex at just 14 years old, working on summer camps and as a Water Helper. She then went on to qualify as a Lifeguard before becoming a fully qualified Swim Teacher.

With a passion for fitness and helping others, Mya later completed her Aqua Fitness qualification. She now teaches swimming on Saturday mornings and Aqua Fitness at 10am every Monday and Thursday.

Mya loves creating fun, welcoming sessions where everyone can feel confident, stay active and enjoy being in the water!

Karla

Hi, I’m Karla!

I have over 20 years’ experience in sports, leisure and customer service. I started my career at Coolmine Sports Complex, a sister facility to Tallaght Sports Complex, where I worked in swimming, gymnastics and summer camps.

I hold a BA in Sports Management and Coaching, along with qualifications in Personal Training, Exercise to Music, Sports Massage, Holistic Massage and Reflexology.

I’ve also been practising kickboxing for the past 15 years and in June achieved my black belt with TMA. I really enjoy coaching every week and sharing my passion for the sport with others.

I love working with people, helping them feel welcome and supporting them to enjoy being active. I’m delighted to be part of the team and look forward to welcoming you to the centre!

Stephen

Stephen is a Mechanical & Electrical Engineer responsible for maintaining, optimising and improving all systems within the busy sports complex. Committed to operational reliability and efficient facility performance, with a strong focus on preventative maintenance. Minimising disruption to customers and operations. Stephen is also qualified in pool plant room and water testing in our complex. Outside work, Stephen enjoys golf, pool, darts and spending time with his active family.

Sandra

Sandra started working at Tallaght Sports complex in 2001.

Starting her career her as a favourite with the smallies in the drop in centre, and ensuring the complex was kept to a high standard of cleanliness. She progressed through hard work and a dedication to the complex and community, and is now a fully qualified swim teacher and is the head of taking bookings at the Complex.

If you are looking to book our hall or astro you will more than likely speak to Sandra.

Sandra loves her family and her grandchildren, who are current members and are part of our weekly swim lessons. Following in Sandra's footsteps with a love and passion for health, fitness and community

14 years of professional swimming training. 12th place in the 400m individual medley at the 1996 Chinese Swimming Championships, earning a National Swimming Master Certificate. Graduated from Shanghai University of Sport with a Bachelor of Education degree in Sports Training. 20 years of swimming instruction experience at Complex, holding a Level 2 swimming coach qualification from the Irish Swimming Association and a registered lifeguard with the Irish Lifesaving Association. Has taught nearly 10,000 people to swim, and as the head coach of the Tallaght swimming team, has trained several world-class swimmers. Currently coaches nearly 100 active swimmers. Welcome to Complex's swimming courses; we guarantee your child will receive proper swimming instruction and rapidly improve their swimming skills.

Olaf

Olaf began his career as a lifeguard and swim instructor in 2017, joining the Tallaght Sports Complex team in 2020. Water sports, especially sailing, have been his passion since age 15. This drives his core belief that swimming is an essential, life-saving skill for safe holidays and hobbies.

Deeply socially conscious, Olaf has spent nearly 20 years as an active leader with Scouting Ireland, focusing on multicultural community youth work and integration.

At the complex, Olaf initiated and runs our popular Parents and Toddlers classes (3 months to 4 years) and leads energetic evening Aqua Aerobics classes. He takes immense pride in teaching swimming to both children and adults, offering group lessons and inclusive individual sessions tailored to diverse backgrounds and learning needs. During these sessions, Olaf is right in the water with his swimmers to demonstrate techniques, correct form, and build total confidence.

Connor

Hello my name is Connor and I have been a member of staff for 7 Years.
I am part of the Swimming teaching and Lifeguard team and both of my certificates are awarded by Irish Water Safety.

You would see me at the our Swimming pool lifeguarding for the public or teaching different types of classes from armbands till Lane classes. My favourites are armbands because I help the children by teaching them to swim, but importantly to make them feel safe and have with fun games to help them have an enjoyable time in the water floating with their armbands.

As a swim teacher it is a passion for me to work here because I get to help everyone by giving them all the swimming skills whenever they are new or experience but to improve their Swimming even further and build their self-confidence to feel much more safe and enjoy their new found skill they can keep forever in there lives.

A fun fact about me is that I love to travel the world to see places like Greece and Italy. I love all kinds of music My favourites are Ed Sheeran and David Guetta.