Dublin, IE and Amsterdam, NL / Jul 20, 2026 / Urban Gym Group
Urban Gym Group (UGG) today acquired Iconic Health Clubs Dublin, bringing four premium clubs into its portfolio and marking the group’s first move into Ireland. The acquisition takes UGG’s network to more than 60 clubs across the Netherlands and the United Kingdom and Ireland. The clubs will be rebranded under two of UGG’s established brands: TrainMore and Clubsportive. Loyal members”
We’re in the business of building communities, all ages, all backgrounds, where people show up consistently, train with purpose and feel like they truly belong. That means investing in the equipment and environment that makes every session worth coming back for. Dublin gets that, and we can’t wait to meet our new members and colleagues here,” said Neil Randall, CEO of Urban Gym Group. TrainMore is built on the principle that showing up should pay off. Members earn €1 back for every workout they complete, turning consistency into a tangible financial reward. With state-of-the-art equipment, trend-led group classes and a strong attention to detail and design, TrainMore has earned a reputation for one of the most loyal member bases in the industry. Clubsportive brings a premium, full-service fitness experience to Dublin, combining high-performance training with an extensive wellness offering. Members have access to a curated range of fitness facilities alongside spa and recovery amenities, a space where training and restoration go hand in hand. Across both brands, members can expect the elevated extras UGG is known for: a broad range of recovery and wellness facilities including red-light therapy and sauna’s. Memberships also include complimentary coffee, sports water and protein shakes.
“Iconic was built on a genuine belief that great gyms and hospitality encourage members to keep coming back, and I’m proud of what the team created here. Passing the clubs to Urban Gym Group feels like exactly the right fit, a group that shares that belief and has the scale and ambition to take it further. I remain closely connected to the organisation, sharing my knowledge and supporting the team, and I couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead for members and staff alike,” said Barry Walsh, founder of Iconic Health Clubs Dublin.
UGG intends to grow its European footprint through a combination of new locations and further acquisitions. “We welcome conversations with developers, landlords and gym owners with strong urban locations in Dublin and beyond who are interested in long-term partnerships,” Randall added
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About Urban Gym Group
Urban Gym Group is a multi-brand fitness group operating more than 60 clubs across the Netherlands and the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its portfolio spans full-service clubs, boutique studios and recovery concepts, including TrainMore, known for its credit-back principle, where members earn a euro or pound back for every workout they complete, alongside Gymbox, ClubSportive, The CLB, RUSH, PILAT3S, TRIB3 and more
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