Ben Dunne Gyms is an Irish chain of gyms, with six locations in Ireland. The company was founded in June 1997 when it opened its first gym in Blanchardstown, Dublin.[2] Originally a "mid to high end full service health club chain", the company reevaluated the market and subsequently focused on providing "no frills gym facilities" at lower prices.[citation needed]

Ben Dunne Gyms
Company typePrivate
IndustryGyms, Fitness
GenreFitness
Founded1997
FounderBen Dunne
Headquarters,
Area served
Greater Dublin, Navan, Portlaoise
ParentBarkisland (Developments) Ltd[1]
Websitebendunnegyms.com

By 2012, the group had over 40,000 members,[3] increasing to 53,000 members (and 90 staff) by 2020.[4]

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  1. ^ "Ben Dunne to expand his fitness clubs chain". Irish Times. 3 April 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  2. ^ "Ben there, Dunne that - now he's doing it all again". Irish Independent. 16 February 2003. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Ben Dunne Gyms show €1.7m profit". Irish Examiner. 16 April 2012. Retrieved 17 August 2015.
  4. ^ "Jacuzzis and steam rooms are 'a thing of the past' for Ben Dunne Gyms". irishtimes.com. Irish Times. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 11 February 2022.

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