Bubble Football Suits for Ireland – EU Delivery, VAT & Warranty
How delivery of bubble football suits to Ireland works when you buy from an EU supplier: no customs, a clear VAT invoice and warranty support in Europe.
Bubble Allstars supplies bubble football suits to clubs, schools, hire companies and event businesses across Ireland from within the EU. Because Ireland and Austria are both in the EU single market, there is no customs clearance and no import duty. Delivery typically takes 14–20 business days after order confirmation, every order comes with a proper VAT invoice, and every ball includes a carry bag, a repair kit and a 24-month warranty.
Buying bubble football suits in Ireland from an EU supplier
If you are looking for a bubble football supplier for Ireland, where the goods come from makes a real difference to the final cost. Suits shipped from outside the EU can arrive with import VAT, customs duty and handling fees to pay before the carrier hands them over. Suits supplied from within the EU move freely in the single market, with no customs paperwork and no surprises at the door.
Bubble Allstars is based in Vienna, Austria, and has supplied bubble football equipment since 2008. Hire businesses, GAA and soccer clubs, schools and event companies in Ireland order from us directly. This page explains how EU delivery to Ireland works, how VAT is shown on your invoice, what to know about Northern Ireland and how warranty claims are handled.
Who this page is for
This page is for anyone in Ireland planning to buy bubble football suits, also called zorb football suits, bubble soccer balls or bumper balls, for hire, events, schools or clubs. Whether it is one set for a club fundraiser or a full fleet for a hire business, the delivery and VAT rules described here apply in the same way.
We do not quote prices on this page. The current packages are on our prices page, and the quote you receive for an Irish address lists the suits, delivery and how VAT is shown on the invoice, so you can compare the full cost.
Delivery to Ireland at a glance
| Supplier | Allstars Int. GbR (Bubble Allstars), Vienna, Austria – certified distributor since 2008 |
|---|---|
| Delivery to | All counties of the Republic of Ireland; Northern Ireland on request |
| Customs | None – delivery within the EU single market |
| VAT | Shown on the invoice: reverse charge for businesses with a valid EU VAT number, otherwise VAT is charged |
| Delivery time | Typically 14–20 business days after order confirmation |
| Included and warranty | Carry bag and repair kit with every ball; 24-month warranty |
| Quote | Written quote for your Irish delivery address within 24 hours |
Why an EU supplier makes buying simpler
For Irish buyers, ordering from within the EU removes most of the friction of buying abroad. These are the points that matter.
No customs, no import duty
Goods moving from Austria to Ireland stay inside the EU single market. There is no customs declaration, no import duty and no clearance fee before your suits are delivered.
A proper VAT invoice
Every order is invoiced by Allstars Int. GbR with our VAT ID, so clubs, schools, councils and companies get the paperwork they need for their accounts.
Ready to play out of the box
Every bubble football suit ships with a carry bag and a repair kit, so you can store, transport and patch your suits from the first session.
Warranty support in Europe
Warranty claims, spare parts and questions go to the same team that sold you the suits, under the 24-month warranty that comes with every ball.
EU delivery: what it means for you
Ireland and Austria are both EU member states, so a delivery of bubble football suits from Bubble Allstars to Ireland is an intra-EU supply. The goods move freely within the single market: there is no customs declaration, no import duty and no customs hold at the port. What you see in your quote is what you pay for the suits and the delivery.
That is the main difference from buying from a supplier outside the EU, including Great Britain since Brexit. Goods from outside the EU are imports into Ireland, and import VAT, duty and carrier handling fees can then be due on arrival.
How VAT appears on your invoice
If you order as a business with a valid EU VAT number, the delivery to Ireland can usually be invoiced without Austrian VAT under the reverse-charge rules for intra-EU supplies. You then account for the VAT in your own Irish VAT return. Please include your VAT number with your enquiry so that it can be verified in the EU's VIES system before invoicing.
If you order without a valid VAT number, for example as a private buyer or an organisation that is not VAT-registered, VAT is charged and shown on the invoice. Many schools, clubs, community groups and charities fall into this group, so check your status before you order.
Your quote confirms how VAT applies to your order before you commit. We cannot give tax advice, so if you are not sure whether your organisation counts as a business for VAT purposes, please ask your accountant.
Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland?
Delivery to the Republic of Ireland is a straightforward EU delivery. Northern Ireland is part of the UK but, under the Windsor Framework, follows EU rules for goods, so it is handled differently from both the Republic and Great Britain. Businesses in Northern Ireland that trade goods with the EU typically use a VAT number with the XI prefix.
If your delivery address is in Northern Ireland, say so in your enquiry and add your XI VAT number if you have one. We then confirm the delivery time and the VAT treatment for your address in the quote.
Warranty and support from within the EU
Every bubble football suit from Bubble Allstars comes with a 24-month warranty covering manufacturing defects in seams and materials. Buyers in Ireland have the same warranty as customers anywhere else in Europe. It does not cover damage from misuse, improper storage or normal wear and tear.
To make a claim, email us your order details, a description of the problem and photos of the affected area. We assess it and agree the next steps with you, whether that is a repair, a spare part or a replacement. Small punctures can usually be fixed on the spot with the repair kit included with every ball.
How an order to Ireland works
From the first enquiry to the delivery of your bubble football suits in Ireland, an order follows four steps.
Send your enquiry
Tell us how many suits you need, PVC or TPU, adult or kids sizes, any logo printing, your delivery address and your VAT number if you have one.
Receive your written quote
Within 24 hours you receive a quote listing the suits, delivery and how VAT is shown on the invoice.
Confirm the order
Once you confirm and the order is processed, delivery typically takes 14–20 business days.
Receive and play
Your suits arrive with carry bags and repair kits, with no customs clearance and no import duty to pay.
Bubble Allstars in numbers
Since 2008
Certified distributor of bubble football equipment
24 months
Warranty on materials and workmanship
14–20
Business days typical delivery to Ireland
Bubble football in Ireland: frequently asked questions
Is there a bubble football supplier that delivers to Ireland?
Yes, Bubble Allstars is a certified distributor of bubble football equipment since 2008 and delivers bubble football suits to every county in the Republic of Ireland. Because the suits are supplied from within the EU, there is no customs clearance. Delivery typically takes 14–20 business days after order confirmation.
Do I pay customs or import duty on bubble football suits delivered to Ireland?
No, bubble football suits delivered from Bubble Allstars in Austria to Ireland are an intra-EU supply, so there is no customs declaration and no import duty. Customs and import VAT only become an issue when buying from outside the EU, which since Brexit includes suppliers based in Great Britain.
How is VAT handled when I buy bubble football suits in Ireland?
For businesses with a valid EU VAT number, a delivery of bubble football suits to Ireland can usually be invoiced under the reverse charge, and you account for the VAT yourself. Without a valid VAT number, VAT is charged and shown on the invoice. Your quote confirms which applies before you order.
How long does delivery of bubble football suits to Ireland take?
Delivery of bubble football suits to the Republic of Ireland typically takes 14–20 business days after order confirmation. If you need the suits for a fixed date, such as a club fundraiser or a summer camp, mention it in your enquiry so we can confirm the timing in your quote.
Do you also deliver bubble football suits to Northern Ireland?
Yes, Bubble Allstars also delivers bubble football suits to Northern Ireland. Under the Windsor Framework, Northern Ireland follows EU rules for goods, but VAT and paperwork can differ from the Republic. Mention the Northern Ireland address and your XI VAT number, if you have one, and your quote confirms the details.
What warranty do bubble football suits bought in Ireland come with?
Bubble football suits delivered to Ireland come with the same 24-month warranty against manufacturing defects in seams and materials as everywhere else in Europe. To make a claim, email us your order details, a description of the problem and photos, and we agree a repair, spare part or replacement with you.
Get a quote for delivery to Ireland
Tell us what you need and where it should go. You receive a written quote within 24 hours, with delivery and VAT clearly set out.
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