Leinster Gliding Centre

Leinster Gliding Centre Founded in 1952, Leinster Gliding Centre is home to Dublin Gliding Club. New members always welcome so join us - no experience necessary.

We are a Declared Training Organisation with the Irish Aviation Authority and are the centre of gliding in Ireland. Welcome to the Leinster Gliding Centre, home of Dublin Gliding Club, the largest gliding club in Ireland. Leinster Gliding Centre provides an open and friendly environment for anyone wishing to learn gliding and how to soar the skies over Ireland. We are completely self funded with n

o commercial activities and it is run on a voluntary basis for and by its members. Past members have competed across Europe in a variety of competitions, from glider racing to glider aerobatics. Some have made it to the World Championships and represented Ireland at that level. Others moved on to professional flight and are now flying with major airlines. We are open to new members from across the island. If interested please don't hesitate to message us.

09/06/2026
30/05/2026
24/05/2026

🏁 RACE 1 WINNER | JON GATFIELD (YO) 🇬🇧 crosses the line!

Absolute perfection to open the 13th Series. He navigated the complex Varese terrain and escaped before the final glide. That’s what racing in the sky looks like. 🏆

✈️ Glider: AS33
⏱️ 2 hours and 11 minutes
📏 205 km

Stay tuned to discover the full results & standings 🙌

The race to beat all races begins on 24 May and you don't want to miss it...https://sgp.aero/news/previewing-the-grid-pi...
22/05/2026

The race to beat all races begins on 24 May and you don't want to miss it...
https://sgp.aero/news/previewing-the-grid-pilot-line-up-set-for-sgp-varese

The FAI Sailplane Grand Prix returns to the spectacular skies of Varese, Italy, where an elite, highly international roster of pilots is preparing to battle for podium finishes. While the initial entry list featured 18 contenders, the withdrawal of Finland's Pasi Pulkkinen consolidates the field to

Not long to wait...
21/05/2026

Not long to wait...

The wait is over. This Sunday, May 24th, the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix officially returns to the skies with the launch of Series 13. We start the series on legendary ground. For the 8th time in history, the breathtaking skies of Varese ( Aero Club Adele Orsi (ACAO)) will set the stage for high-speed

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Gowran Grange Airfield, Punchestown
Naas
W91VN52

Opening Hours

Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+353872355807

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