Airtricity League prize fund is reduced

The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed a reduction in the prize fund for the 2011 Airtricity League.

The decision comes about after the Association concluded meetings with clubs and representatives from the other strands of the game about the prize fund for the forthcoming campaign.

In recent seasons, clubs have made significant reductions to their cost base over particularly in the area of player and staff salaries.

The winners of the 2011 Airtricity Premier League Division will receive €100,000, while the First Division champions will be awarded €25,000.

€50,000 is the pot for the FAI Cup winners next November, with €25,000 going to the runners-up.

The EA Sports Cup champions will pick up €10,000, with €5,000 going to the beaten finalists.