The People’s Gym · Ballincollig, Cork
Personal training & group classes in Ballincollig.
A friendly, semi-private gym on Link Road, Carrigrohane — expert coaching for complete beginners and seasoned lifters alike. Your first session is free.
Cork's only gym with no-expiry packs
Buy your credits once and they're yours for good. Train around your life, no restrictions, no deadlines, and no chance of losing sessions you've already paid for.
Ballincollig
Your local gym in Ballincollig
You’ll find us in Unit 1A, Link Road Business Park, Carrigrohane — two minutes from the town centre, with free parking at the door. Members train with us from across Ballincollig, Carrigrohane, Ovens, Model Farm Road and the west side of Cork City.
Personal training
Semi-private 1:2 coaching — your own programme, built for your goals, whether that’s weight loss, strength or simply feeling better. Morning, lunchtime and evening slots six days a week.
Group classes
Spin, circuits and HYROX training in a small-group setting where the coach can actually coach you.
Specialist coaching
Pre & post natal training, older adult programmes, teen PT (ages 11–17) and habit-based nutrition coaching.
Ballincollig
Training in Ballincollig, on Link Road
ATP Fitness Ballincollig sits in Link Road Business Park in Carrigrohane, about two minutes from Ballincollig town centre and an easy run in from the Model Farm Road and the N22. It is one of the few gyms on this side of the city with its own free on-site parking, so you can pull in, train and get on with your day without feeding a meter or circling for a space.
Most of our members travel in from Ballincollig itself, along with Carrigrohane, Ovens, Cloghroe, Bishopstown and the Model Farm Road. If you are coming from further out we are a straight drive from the Ballincollig bypass, and the Regional Park is right on the doorstep for a warm-up walk or a cool-down loop.
The gym is run day to day by Gavin, who looks after the Ballincollig team and knows just about every member by name. That is the point of a semi-private setup: you are never just a number on a card. Whether your goal is your first pull-up, getting stronger, dropping a few pounds or simply moving better, your coach builds the plan around you and your week rather than a one-size-fits-all template.
On the floor you will find everything you need and nothing you do not: racks, platforms, dumbbells to a serious weight, cardio and open space to move. Alongside one-to-one and one-to-two personal training, Ballincollig runs coached group classes through the week, including spin, circuits and our HYROX-style strength and conditioning sessions. You can see exactly what is on and book straight from the app on our timetable.
New members usually start the same way: a free first session with a coach, no card and no commitment. You come in, we show you around, you train and you get a real feel for the place before you decide anything. Plenty of people who now train here two or three times a week first walked in for that free session not knowing what to expect.
If you live or work anywhere near Ballincollig and you have been meaning to get back to it, this is the easy first step. Free parking, friendly coaches and a room full of people who were all beginners once too.
Memberships & pricing
Simple, flexible pricing
Memberships from €109 every 4 weeks, or no-expiry packs from €119. See full pricing →
Reviews
Rated 5.0 by our members
"Great gym to train in, the knowledge the coaches give for each individual person is incredible. As soon as you walk through the doors the welcoming is fantastic. First class or PT session is free so it's definitely worth a visit."
"I've been training at ATP Fitness Ballincollig for a while now, and it's hands down the best gym I've ever joined. From day one, the trainers made me feel so welcome, they genuinely care about everyone and always know how to push you in the right way. I go to 3-4 classes a week, and it's honestly my safe space to switch off and recharge."
"I've never been a gym person & have always joined gyms and cancelled again after a few months, but at ATP everyone is so welcoming and encouraging that I now actually enjoy my PT sessions! It's great to have structured sessions and encouragement and guidance so you know you're on the right track! Highly recommend ATP!"
"If I had known how comfortable & supportive the staff & environment would be, my strength training journey could have started earlier. In my experience, no matter what your starting point is, within ATP you are encouraged & brought along through each PT session so that you look forward to going back the next time."
FAQ
Questions, answered
Where exactly are you?
Unit 1A, Link Road Business Park, Carrigrohane, Ballincollig, P31 W886 — two minutes from the town centre, with free parking outside the door.
I’ve never trained before — is it for me?
Yes. Most of our members started as complete beginners. Every session is coached, so you’ll never be left figuring out equipment on your own.
How does the free session work?
Fill in the form below and we’ll be in touch to book you in. No card, no commitment — it’s a real session with a coach, not a sales tour.
Is personal training 1:1?
We train 1:2 — one coach, two clients — but it’s not a buddy session. You each follow your own tailored programme, and the coach moves between you throughout, coaching you individually the whole way.
Do my sessions expire?
No — our credit packs are the only no-expiry packs in Cork, and they work at both our Ballincollig and Douglas gyms.
Do you train teenagers?
Yes — our Teen PT pack (ages 11–17) offers supervised, age-appropriate strength training.
How much does a personal trainer cost in Cork?
At ATP, 1:2 personal training works out between €20.75 and €28.90 a session depending on your package — full pricing is on this page. Prefer no commitment? Pay-as-you-go is €35 a session, and your first session is free.
What are your opening hours?
Mon–Thurs 6:30am–8:30pm, Friday 6:30am–7:00pm, Saturday 8:00am–2:00pm. Closed Sundays.
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Claim your free session
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Find us
Two locations across Cork
Douglas
2nd Floor, Unit A1, Donnybrook Commercial Centre, Donnybrook, Cork City
Tel: 087 649 4134
Mon-Thurs: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Friday: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Ballincollig
Unit 1A, Link Road Business Park, Carrigrohane, Ballincollig, Co. Cork, P31 W886
Tel: 085 725 2370
Mon-Thurs: 6:30am - 8:30pm
Friday: 6:30am - 7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed