Coral Leisure To Take Over Tullamore Leisure Centre Next Month

The centre will be closed from 1st to 4th December to facilitate staff training.

A new operator is set to take over the management of a leisure centre in Offaly.

Offaly County Council is confirming Coral Leisure is taking over Tullamore Leisure Centre at the start of December, from Aura Leisure.

The change in operators followed a tender evaulation process by the local authority.

In a seperate statement, Coral Leisure say they look forward to bring its experience in leisure centre management to Tullamore and building strong relationships with the wider community.

The centre will close for staff training on December 1st to 4th and will reopen again on Saturday 5th December.

Full statement from Offaly County Council:

"Offaly County Council can confirm that a new operator is taking up appointment to manage the Tullamore Leisure Centre following a competitive public tender process that it conducted on behalf of Tullamore Leisure Limited.
The appointment followed a comprehensive evaluation of tender submissions in accordance with public procurement requirements. As part of this process, all tenderers were assessed against pre-determined criteria including quality and cost.

Feedback on tender submissions is provided directly to tenderers through the procurement process, and it would not be appropriate for to comment on individual submissions received other than to say that the submissions received were to a high standard.

The Council & board of Tullamore Leisure limited is working closely with both the outgoing and incoming operators to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of service. Existing members have been notified by Aura Leisure of arrangements arising from the change in management and every effort is being made to minimise disruption.

The new operator will assume management of the facility from the commencement date of the new contract which is 1st December 2026.

Offaly County Council & Tullamore Leisure Limited would like to sincerely thank Aura Leisure and its staff for their service and contribution to the operation of Tullamore leisure centre over the duration of their contract and look forward to continuing to work with staff as they transfer over to the new operator. 

The new provider will be issuing a press release shortly and we will share a copy as soon as available."

Statement from Coral Leisure:

'Coral Leisure is pleased to announce that it will take over the management of Tullamore Leisure Centre on 1 December 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the facility and its community of members and visitors.

Coral Leisure operates leisure facilities across Ireland, providing opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy swimming, fitness and physical activity. The company looks forward to bringing its experience in leisure centre management to Tullamore and building strong relationships with members, local families, sports clubs and the wider community.

Speaking about the takeover, Coral Leisure Operations Director, David Moore, said "We are incredibly excited to welcome the people of Tullamore and the wider region to the Coral Leisure family. Our team has already been working tirelessly to ensure everything
 is in place for a fantastic reopening. Tullamore Leisure Centre has always had a special place within the community, and we are committed to building on that legacy while creating an even better experience for every customer who walks through our doors."

The takeover represents an opportunity to build on the important role the leisure centre plays in local life, supporting health, wellbeing and active lifestyles for people throughout Tullamore and the surrounding area.

As the changeover approaches, Coral Leisure will share further information with members and the public regarding the transition and the centre's services through its communication channels.

The company is keen to establish a strong local presence and looks forward to working with the community to ensure the leisure centre continues to be a valued resource for the town.

The centre will close for staff training on December 1st to 4th and will reopen again on Saturday 5th December 

Users are encouraged to follow Coral Leisure Tullamore on social media for updates and further announcements as the takeover date approaches.'