League of Ireland First Division | Ireland - an overview

The League of Ireland First Division is the second league of professional football in the Republic of Ireland. There are only 10 clubs in this league. Promotion from the LoI First Division is to the Premier Division. The top placed team is automatically promoted, with second placed team enter a play-off for promotion.

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The League of Ireland First Division is the second league of professional football in the Republic of Ireland. There are only 10 clubs in this league. Promotion from the LoI First Division is to the Premier Division. The top placed team is automatically promoted, with second placed team enter a play-off for promotion.

Participating teams

  • Athlone Town A.F.C.
    Athlone Town Stadium, Athlone
  • Bray Wanderers F.C.
    Carlisle Grounds, Bray
  • Cobh Ramblers F.C.
    St Colman’s Park, Cobh
  • Cork City FC
    Turners Cross, Cork
  • Finn Harps FC
  • Galway United F.C.
    Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway
  • Longford Town F.C.
    Strokestown Road, Longford
  • Treaty United
    Markets Field, Garryowen, Limerick
  • Waterford United
    Waterford Regional Sports Centre, Waterford
  • Wexford F.C.
    Ferrycarrig Park, Crossabeg