St. Oliver Plunkett, Malahide - Sanctuary Schools Grass & Playground Equipment

The yard at St. Oliver Plunkett School in Malahide was doing the job, but only just. A plain concrete surface, no markings, nothing to encourage sport or structured play. It worked as an open space, but it wasn't working as a sports facility.

That's changed now. SchoolsGrass has transformed the yard into a high-spec, multi-use pitch that's built for daily use and designed to last.

The surface itself makes an immediate impression. White grass markings are laid directly into the pitch, giving it a clean, professional look without the need for paint that fades or wears away. A blue grass perimeter frames the whole area, adding definition and a strong visual finish. The result is a sports space that looks the part - and performs to match.

The design is flexible by intention. The pitch can be used as one full-sized playing area for larger groups, or divided into smaller zones so multiple classes can use it at the same time. That kind of flexibility is practical in a busy school environment where PE schedules don't always line up with available space.

Safety was part of the brief too. Concrete is unforgiving, especially for younger pupils. The new artificial grass surface with shockpad underlay removes that risk - soft underfoot, all-weather, and ready to use regardless of what the Irish climate throws at it. No wet-weather cancellations, no hard falls, no lost outdoor time.

St. Oliver Plunkett now has a yard that works harder for the school - 365 days a year, whatever the weather.