Two brothers from Dungannon are investing a multi-million-pound sum to open a new sport, wellness and hospitality destination in Belfast. Charlie and Edward Conroy are transforming the former Ulster Tatler headquarters at 39 Boucher Road into FEAT4, which is set to open in mid-October and will create 15 jobs.

The facility will centre around five indoor padel courts, a racket sport that has grown rapidly across the UK. According to the Lawn Tennis Association, participation has surpassed one million players nationally, with the number of courts rising from 68 in 2019 to more than 1,800.

FEAT4 will also offer Pilates, physiotherapy, ice baths, saunas and other recovery services, alongside hospitality spaces. The venue is designed as a place where people can exercise, recover, socialise and connect, sometimes described as a "third place" outside home and work.

One distinctive feature of the development is the playing height. The building reaches up to 12 metres, providing what the developers describe as a tour-standard playing environment with substantial clearance for lobs and overhead shots. A dedicated heating and cooling system will ensure consistent playing conditions throughout the year.

The venture has attracted corporate partnerships with Padel Mates, Agnew Belfast Volvo and KPMG. Court bookings will be handled through the Padel Mates app, and coaching will be available, including private one-to-one and two-to-one sessions.

Edward Conroy, co-founder of FEAT4, said the growth of padel in Belfast and Northern Ireland showed its appeal to people of all ages and abilities. He said the brothers visited clubs across Europe and the UK when developing the concept, aiming to create more than a sports facility but a welcoming place for the community.

FEAT4 is currently advertising its opening for October 2026, with planned opening hours of 7am to 11pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 10pm at weekends.