Custom Printed Flags Ireland: Sizes, Materials & Club Buying Guide
A custom printed flag is one of the clearest ways an Irish club, school or business can show colours outdoors — on a GAA pitch, cricket ground, festival site or shopfront pole. The wrong size flaps weakly on a tall pole; the wrong finishing will not fit your hardware; and waiting for a large MOQ is unnecessary when you only need one crest flag.
This guide explains how to buy custom printed flags in Ireland — standard sizes, polyester versus recycled versus mesh, finishing that matches your pole, ordering from one flag, and how PrintNPack's custom printed flags ship nationwide from Ashbourne. Pricing is quote-based; we do not invent unit rates here — configure size, material and finishing on the product page for a live quote.
Who buys custom printed flags in Ireland?
PrintNPack flags are built for outdoor-facing brand and club identity. Typical buyers include GAA clubs and sports teams, cricket and rugby clubs, schools and colleges, community organisations, businesses and retail sites, and festivals or promotional events. Dublin clubs often need a single crest flag for a new pole; Cork and Galway schools order a small run for sports day; festival organisers in Meath and beyond order oversized pieces stitched from multiple sections.
Flags differ from indoor display products such as roll-up banners or Foamex boards. A flag moves in wind, needs washable fabric, and must match pole sleeves, hooks or eyelets — so material and finishing matter as much as artwork.
Flag sizes at a glance
Match the flag to pole height and viewing distance. Under-sizing on a tall outdoor pole looks sparse; oversizing on a short bracket can snag. Use the table below, then confirm any custom dimensions on the quote configurator.
| Size | Best for |
|---|---|
| Extra Small — 100 × 70 cm | Indoor displays, reception desks, small club rooms |
| Small — 100 × 90 cm | Compact outdoor poles, school yards, shopfront brackets |
| Standard — 150 × 90 cm | Most club crest and business brand flags |
| Large — 150 × 100 cm | Default pitch-side and festival size — highest demand |
| Extra Large — 200 × 100 cm | Wide outdoor poles, events and high-visibility sites |
Large (150 × 100 cm) is the default configuration for many Irish club and event orders. Extra Large (200 × 100 cm) suits wider poles and high-visibility sites. For oversized flags beyond the listed sizes, multiple printed sections can be professionally stitched together into one bespoke piece. Custom size notes are accepted on the quote form when a standard option does not fit.
Materials: polyester, recycled polyester and mesh
All PrintNPack custom flags use dye sublimation for bright, long-lasting full colour on a single-sided print with approximately 95% show-through on the reverse — so crest and logo remain readable from both sides without a second print pass.
- Polyester 110gsm — durable standard fabric for everyday outdoor club and business use
- Recycled polyester 110gsm — same weight class with a recycled fibre option when sustainability messaging matters to the club or brand
- Mesh polyester 115gsm (Longlife) — better airflow in exposed outdoor sites where solid fabric catches more wind
Flags are suitable for rain and demanding outdoor weather; take them indoors during very strong winds. Care is simple: machine wash at a maximum of 30°C and do not tumble dry. Recycled polyester is the recommended material default on the online configurator when you want an eco-forward option without changing size or finishing.
Finishing options: match the flag to your pole
The flagpole is not included — PrintNPack supplies the printed flag only. Finishing must match the hardware you already have (or plan to buy separately). Options include eyelets, reinforced edges, pole sleeves, outrigger tunnels, cord and loop, white or black hooks, tunnel with white or black band plus hooks, rings every 30 cm with reinforcement, hemmed corner rings, or a plain edge without reinforced edges or rings when your mount does not need them.
White hooks are the recommended finishing default for many bracket and pole setups. Measure your existing sleeve diameter, hook spacing or eyelet pattern before ordering — that single check avoids a beautifully printed flag that cannot hoist. For wide-format event graphics that sit on frames rather than poles, compare banner printing Ireland and trade-show display options.
MOQ from one flag — when quantity still matters
Custom printed flags start from one piece. That suits a single GAA crest for a new Ashbourne clubhouse pole, a Dublin café brand flag, or a Galway school sports-day display. Larger campaigns — festival runs, multi-site retail, county board programmes — simply increase quantity on the same size and finishing; there is no plate fee structure like traditional screen print.
Always request a quote for your exact size, material and finishing. We do not list speculative euro rates in this guide because quotes depend on those choices. Use the product configurator on custom printed flags Ireland or contact PrintNPack for bespoke oversized work.
Delivery across Ireland from Ashbourne
PrintNPack is based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath — convenient for Dublin and Meath collections, with nationwide dispatch for Cork, Galway, Limerick and every other county. Lead time is confirmed on each quote after artwork approval; contact us for the current schedule on your order.
UK or Europe shipping is only confirmed case-by-case on request; this guide focuses on Irish delivery, which is the core service for custom printed flags.
How to order custom printed flags in Ireland
- Measure your pole height and viewing distance — pick Extra Small through Extra Large or note a custom size
- Choose polyester, recycled polyester or mesh based on wind exposure and sustainability goals
- Match finishing (hooks, sleeves, eyelets, tunnels, rings) to your existing hardware
- Supply artwork — full-colour crest, logo or brand design suitable for sublimation
- Order from one flag upward and take nationwide delivery or collect from Ashbourne
Ready to order custom printed flags?
Sizes from Extra Small to Extra Large, polyester and mesh options, finishing to match your pole — quoted and delivered across Ireland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I order custom printed flags in Ireland?
PrintNPack supplies custom printed flags to businesses, GAA clubs, cricket and rugby clubs, schools and events throughout Ireland — configure size, material and finishing online or request a quote, with delivery from Ashbourne to Dublin, Cork, Galway and nationwide.
What custom flag sizes are available?
Extra Small 100×70 cm, Small 100×90 cm, Standard 150×90 cm, Large 150×100 cm and Extra Large 200×100 cm, plus custom and oversized options with sections stitched together when required.
What is the minimum order for custom flags?
From one flag. Suitable for individual clubs and small businesses as well as larger promotional campaigns.
What materials and finishing can I choose?
Polyester 110gsm, recycled polyester 110gsm and mesh polyester 115gsm with dye sublimation print. Finishing includes eyelets, reinforced edges, pole sleeves, outrigger tunnels, cord and loop, hooks, tunnels with bands, and ring reinforcement layouts.
Is the flagpole included?
No. We supply the custom printed flag only — select finishing to match your existing pole or mounting hardware.
Do you deliver custom flags to Dublin, Cork and Galway?
Yes. We deliver to Dublin, Cork, Galway and all Irish counties, with collection available from Ashbourne, Co. Meath.
