Floodlights were erected over the end of 2007 / start of 2008 and were first used for the National League game between Derry and Mayo on 2 February 2008.
The official unveiling of the lights was held a few weeks later during the National League tie against Tyrone on 5 April.

In the last couple of years, despite being able to hold more, the capacity had been limited to 13,000 for safety reasons.
However, this wasn't set to change with the venue currently undergoing a £1.8 million revamp.
Work on a new all-seater stand on the Lone Moor Road side of the ground started a few days after the 2008 Derry Championship final.
It was to hold 3,600 people, bringing the total stadium capacity to 18,000 or nearly 20,000.
Other new developments in the revamped stand include a control room, TV gantry, media room, stewards' room, extra exit gates, improved disabled access and improved toilet facilities.
The developments will make the stadium "among the best in Ulster".

The developments wouldn't be completed until the start of the Summer (2009), therefore Derry's home 2009 National League games had to be played elsewhere, most likely Glen or Ballinascreen.
The renovations were completed in time for Derry's Ulster Senior Football Championship game with Monaghan (24 May).
Floodlights were erected over the end of 2007 / start of 2008 and were first used for the National League game between Derry and Mayo on 2 February 2008. The official unveiling of the lights was held a few weeks later during the National League tie against Tyrone on 5 April.
In the last couple of years, despite being able to hold more, the capacity had been limited to 13,000 for safety reasons. However, this wasn't set to change with the venue currently undergoing a £1.8 million revamp. Work on a new all-seater stand on the Lone Moor Road side of the ground started a few days after the 2008 Derry Championship final. It was to hold 3,600 people, bringing the total stadium capacity to 18,000 or nearly 20,000. Other new developments in the revamped stand include a control room, TV gantry, media room, stewards' room, extra exit gates, improved disabled access and improved toilet facilities. The developments will make the stadium "among the best in Ulster".
The developments wouldn't be completed until the start of the Summer (2009), therefore Derry's home 2009 National League games had to be played elsewhere, most likely Glen or Ballinascreen. The renovations were completed in time for Derry's Ulster Senior Football Championship game with Monaghan (24 May).
Celtic Park (Derry)