sports lighting
Sports Lighting for Clubs, Schools and Communities Across Ireland
Longer hours on the pitch, lower electricity bills, and a facility your whole community can use after dark. That is what good sports lighting delivers, and it is what we handle from the first design to the final switch-on.
WHAT WE DO
At SBE, we design and install LED floodlighting for every kind of sports facility in Ireland, from a parish GAA pitch to a floodlit athletics track, a tennis club, or an indoor sports hall.
Most clubs are run by volunteers with plenty already on their plate, so we take care of the technical side, the paperwork, and the grant application, and keep you clear on what happens at every step. We are your project partners, not just your installers.
Why Clubs Choose SBE for Sports Lighting
Whatever the sport, the things that make a lighting project succeed are the same, and they are what we do best.
One partner, start to finish.
Free lighting design, planning, grant support, installation, and switch-on, all handled by one team. You deal with us and no one else.
Grant expertise.
We know the Sports Capital and Community Sport Facilities Fund process inside out, and we build the lighting section of your application so it stands the best chance.
Built for Irish clubs.
We understand clubs, county boards, schools, and community groups, and the funding reality you are working within.
Real energy savings.
Modern LED cuts lighting electricity use by up to 50%, with fittings that last 20 years or more, so the savings keep coming.
The right standard, every time.
Every design meets the European standard EN 12193 and the requirements of your sport’s governing body, from the GAA and FAI to the IRFU, Hockey Ireland, Tennis Ireland, and World Athletics.
Our Sports Lighting Services
Turnkey Sports Lighting
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We believe in the power of supportive teamwork and true partnership with our clients to achieve outstanding project success.
Stadium Lighting
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High-output floodlighting for stadiums and larger grounds, designed to competition and broadcast standards for the biggest occasions.
Retrofits & LED Upgrades
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Swap tired, power-hungry lamps for modern LED and cut your energy bills by up to 50%, often reusing your existing columns to keep costs down.
GAA Pitch Lighting
Floodlighting for football, hurling, and camogie on the big GAA pitch, designed for the pace and height of the sliotar and the whole parish behind it.
Soccer Field Lighting
FAI-standard LED floodlighting for soccer clubs, from a single training pitch to a full match ground.
Rugby Pitch Lighting
Even, uniform light for the high game, so the ball stays visible from boot to catch, designed to your league’s standard.
Tennis Court Lighting
Glare-free light to track a small, fast ball, with court-by-court switching that keeps multi-court clubs running efficiently.
Athletics Track Lighting
Lighting for the running lanes and the field events together, so athletes can train right through the dark winter evenings.
Hockey Pitch Lighting
Exceptionally even light for the fast, low ball on the astro, designed to FIH and Hockey Ireland categories.
Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs)
Flexible lighting for a shared surface across every sport, with neighbour-friendly spill control and timers built in.
Indoor Sports Facilities Lighting
Glare-free, impact-resistant LED lighting for sports halls, gyms, and indoor courts, tough enough to take a direct hit.
From Grant Application to Final Switch-on.
Free lighting design.
We survey your facility and produce a detailed plan showing exactly what your system will deliver.
Planning & permissions.
We prepare the planning application and the light-spill drawings your council needs, and manage the process for you.
Grant support.
We help you build the lighting section of your funding application with the detail assessors look for.
Installation.
Our team handles the civil works, the columns, the electrics, and the fittings, and leaves your facility tidy.
Switch-on and sign-off.
We test the finished system against your target levels and hand you the documentation to prove it meets the standard.
Grant-funded projects can run on an 18 to 24 month cycle from first enquiry to switch-on, while indoor jobs and straightforward retrofits often move faster. We will always be straight with you about realistic timelines rather than promising something we cannot stand over.
Cutting your Electricity Bills with LED
A modern LED system changes the numbers. You get up to 50% lower lighting energy use, instant full brightness at the flick of a switch, and controls that let you light only what you are using. Over a 20-year lifespan, those savings add up to a serious amount your club can put straight back into players, coaching, and facilities.
Grant Support for Your Lighting Project
Most clubs fund floodlighting through the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP), now running as the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF). It is the main source of Government funding for sports facilities in Ireland, and energy-saving lighting is exactly the kind of project it supports. Larger builds may also be eligible for the Large Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund (LSSIF).
Grants can cover a significant share of the cost, with a strong recent emphasis on energy efficiency that plays right into an LED upgrade. Talk to us early and we will point you in the right direction, whatever stage you are at.
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How much does sports floodlighting cost?
It depends on the sport, the size of your facility, and the level you play at. We give you a clear, itemised quote after a free lighting design, with no surprises later.
Can you help with the grant application?
Yes. We know the Sports Capital and Community Sport Facilities Fund process and prepare the lighting side of your application for you.
How long does a project take?
Grant-funded projects typically run on an 18 to 24 month cycle from first enquiry to switch-on. Indoor projects and retrofits often move faster.
Do you handle planning permission?
Yes. For outdoor floodlighting we prepare the application and the light-spill drawings and manage the process with your local authority. Indoor lighting rarely needs planning at all.
How much can we save with LED?
Modern LED typically cuts lighting energy use by up to 50%, and often more when replacing older lamps, with far less maintenance thanks to a 20-year-plus lifespan.
get started
Ready to Light Up your Facility?
Whatever your sport, the first step is the same: a free lighting design for your facility. There is no cost and no pressure, just a clear picture of what your club can achieve.
Get your free sports lighting design today.