The staff don't wear their face masks properly and in the height of the pandemic they sneered when…read moreasked about wearing their masks . It's the Public keep those staff in jobs but yet they are not willing to follow the rules and keep the public safe . Disgusted with their attitude

I used to be a big basketball player. I just couldn't get enough of the sport, I would play for…read more5-6 hours a day, and then go back to the gym at night to do some shooting practice. There was just one little thing that I didn't like ... conditioning. Now don't get me wrong I didn't have any problem running, etc while playing basketball, it's these little things that they make you do at the end of practice called suicides. I think the name says enough in itself. It's a dreadful line drill. Anyways that has always cemented in my head that running is punishment. So last year I foolishly took on the task of trying to run the Flora Women's mini-marathon, ok I was only planning on running like 2 miles and walking the rest. Since moving to Ireland the only running shoes I had were shipped over to me by my mom because I just found it so difficult to find a shop with a good selection of women's shoes that weren't outlandishly priced. A runner friend of mine recommended stopping into Mick Dowling's. I was amazed at the selection and how helpful the staff were. They even set me up with some other gear that I would need to make sure my training went off well. Now unfortunately for my training, the pub was right near the gym, and instead of encouraging our training my friend's boyfriend encouraged our drinking. Oh well, at least I have the gear the next time I decided to take up running.

Being a little tight fisted when it comes to gym memberships (I know I'll only go and feel terrible…read morewatching the fit people do stuff without breaking a sweat while I die of breathing difficulty after 20 minutes on a treadmill! so why pay a premium to be depressed!) I thought I'll pick up some stuff for at home to get in shape instead of watching t.v. And thats exactly what I did, I picked up the stuff! Although it doesn't scream SPORTS, COOL, FITNESS, the shop is basically where the people who actually know what they're doing work. It's the equivalent of the gym in Rocky 3 that Apollo brings Rocky to before he fights Clubber Lang. Whereas the previous flashy training areas in the movie would be your Champion Sports! No matter what the sporting ambition is the staff can help you, whether it's how big the studs on your football boots or cross country running shoes should be to what protein shakes/drinks will give you the results you want. I went for the punchbag and gloves combo, reasonably priced and easier to ignore than a treadmill in the corner of a room it was the perfect choice for me! Great shop with a shockingly large selection that I still go back to when I need sports stuff (however rarely that is).

I bought a pair of expensive hiking boots there in December last year and quickly found out there…read morewas a size problem. There was no problem with the return. Unfortunately I had another problem with a serious defect in the replacement boots while walking the Camino. Again there was no problem when I returned. They gathered the facts and agreed to replace the boots with a new pair. The customer service was friendly and helpful and common sensed! Ian in particular was great to deal with. Great place to shop.

I needed wetsuit booties and I got wetsuit booties…read more I immediately sought out a sales person after I stepped through the door and they brought me through my bootie options. Then I was brought my size for a try in the booties I opted for and they seemed right. I tried the next size down just to be sure. And I was. Bish bash bosh, booties got. (I love the fact they are called booties, makes me smile every time) To be honest my visit here today was rushed (as I was tight on time and knew what I wanted), but it appears to have a lot going on in the store. The Great Outdoors brand is a bit pricey though, this and their other main store around the corner are the only shops of their types on this side of town and they know it. But the staff know their stuff and they do stock a good range of gear.

This place does a roaring trade in rugby gear for three reasons: Firstly it's the official Leinster…read moreRugby kit place thing-a-ma-bob; secondly, it's at the epicentre of a large number of big rugby schools, not least of all the rugby academy they pretend is a school, Blackrock College; and thirdly this is where lots of south side mom's* go shopping. I bought an Irish rugby jersey here for our disappointing last World Cup. I had to buy it in kids, age 10. How embarrassing is that?! Now, I'm twenty-three, five foot nine (and a half, mind you,) and I weight nearly seventy kilos. I demand that Canterbury present to me a ten year old that size. Now. See, they can't! Still, it's a good gag, I've gotta give it to them there. They really had me on that one. I suppose it's in the ethos of the sport too, so fair play, fair play. The staff here are friendly, it's Irish owned and they know there stuff in particular when it comes to rugby stuff. Four stars. *and Dad's but it doesn't sound as good that way :)

Not one of the best sports shops around. It also happens to be the main official Leinster rugby…read morestore, but that's so inconsequential, I'm going to leave that aside and concentrate on the non-Leinster-related-paraphernalia side of things. Not that there's much, it's a fairly small space. And they've taken up outside with Jansport bags (very nice for backpacks or what have you, but in space this small, you'd think they'd want to minimise superfluity, not expand it...) They've got the basics I admit, gumshields, rugby shirts, shin pads and the like. Not the best range of footwear, which, unless you do something like martial arts or swimming is kind of a big deal) and their swimwear isn't the broadest choice either, which is odd considering that one of the biggest clubs in Ireland is based around 10 minutes away so you'd think that could be a bit of a draw. My advice? Go to Lifestyle in Dún Laoghaire.

This is a totally new shop and th only sports shop in sandyford that i know of!…read more its only small and it just takes up asmallcorner beside the escalators that go down to the lower levelcar park. there is not ahuge selection right now, they do all the normal stuff like trackshuits and shorts and t shirts and the like. As far as i can see they are still settling in and getting used to being there. this is a great addition to the beacon south quarter though,you can get good quality sports wear instead of settling for the tracksuits that are available in dunnes, now its not that i will be buying sports gear in a hrry in sandyford any time soon but its noce to have the option while im out for my frequent lunch time shopping trips! :-) also its just around the corner from all the tasty food places so it might moivate me to actually do some exercise after my bold lunches!

They seem to have a constant sale going on here! You can do well if you happen to fit the goods on…read moresale. Today I happened to fit the size 9 assics that were on sale, 60 euro... not bad at all!

So good to actually have a proper Nike store in the area! Big fan of all kinds of Nike sports gear…read morebut it's often the price that puts me off, here however, they've solved the problem. A pair of runners that's worth 107 euro in most other sports shops, here you can get them for roughly around 55. Now keep in mind that not everything here will be half price but it most certainly will be cheaper. Definitely worth a look. Would have been nice to actually get it inside the shopping center but the West End spot suits it well. It's a very nicely laid out space with plenty of room. This is great due to the variety of stock they have on hand. Any major sport you think of, Nike will have something for it. Staff are friendly too, never had any issues. They seem talkative, attentive and ready to help.

Great store with experienced and very helpful staff. This is a heaven for any athlete, runner,…read morefootball player or anyone who just loves the brand. The store layout and design reflects the nike brand excellently. As it is a factory outlet you really do have to drop in by chance on the right day to get the best bargin. For example I got a pair of Pegasus 31's for only €33 one day ! In my size too! All because there was a sign over the rack that said "Take an additional 20% off the lowest ticketed price. I also love the face that changing rooms have a big picture of the great Steve Prefontaine on the wall-thats what brings me back!

I attended this foot solutions store to organise new arch supports/shoe inserts and Brenda the…read moremanager attended to me. She and all staff are trained podiatrists Firstly you complete a brief basic questionnaire and then Brenda thoroughly checked my feet, ankles & toes and measured my feet both in a sitting & standing position. Then I stood on a machine which measured pressure points on both feet via infrared technology & then there was a further piece of equipment which carefully produces a three dimensional computer image of the required arch supports. Once the order was placed I am told it will be 2 to 3 weeks for them to arrive in the store & they'll call me to collect them, as they are manufactured in their lab in the US. Overall a very efficient and friendly service.

I decided to check out this shop because I'd never been to a place even remotely like this before…read more There were a myriad different jerseys hanging in the windows and the sign out front said "Official Jersey Store" so I thought it was going to be a shop totally filled with jerseys. Well, it was and it wasn't. Yes, it is filled with every imaginable jersey but it is also filled with tons and tons of sports equipment. I was pretty excited because my boyfriend and I had been talking about getting some tennis rackets, but we're on a tight budget. I wandered around the shop for a while before I approached a sales assistant and asked for a little advice. He said they had some rackets but that another location would have more in stock. He also said that they come in a range of prices, from 20 euros and up! That is not bad for a tennis racket, not bad at all! I didn't end up buying anything, but when I need some sports stuff this'll be the place I come looking for it.