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The second tier is down to nine teams for 2022

Rogers: First Division bye week 'not a good look'

Former Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers says the 'most disappointing fact' about the First Division is that it is a nine-team competition necessitating a bye week for a club each week and he feels a trick was missed before the final structure was confirmed.

Soccer • 22 Feb 22

Shelbourne came out on top in the First Division

The A-Z of the 2021 SSE Airtricity First Division

Look back of the 2021 SSE Airtricity First Division came out on top in an eventful year in the second tier.

Soccer • 29 Dec 21

Pat Devlin and Tony Richardson at Friday's press conference announcing the name of the newly-merged club

'Cabinteely won't be forgotten but it's a new entity'

New Bray Wanderers chairman Tony Richardson has said the decision to stick with the historic name of the Wicklow club, following their merger with Cabinteely last week, was taken after consultation with football fans in the region.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

Marc Bircham claims he is suspended for the play-off final

Turmoil at Waterford as Bircham sacked before play-off

Marc Bircham and Waterford FC owner Richard Forrest have been giving their sides of the story after Bircham was sacked as manager this morning, just three days before the club's promotion/relegation play-off clash with UCD.

Soccer • 23 Nov 21

Russell's last League of Ireland involvement was a brief stint with Bray Wanderers in 2018

Athlone Town appoint Martin Russell as new manager

Athlone Town have confirmed the appointment of Martin Russell as their manager for next season.

Soccer • 09 Nov 21

Jack Lynch of Treaty United in action against Harvey O'Brien of UCD

UCD stun Treaty United to take control of play-off tie

UCD ran out 3-0 winners against Treaty United at Markets Field in the SSE Airtricity League First Division play-off semi-final first leg.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Conor Clifford and Bray were unable to find a way past the Galway defence

Bray held by Galway in Carlisle Grounds stalemate

Bray Wanderers failed to make their possession pay as they couldn't break down Galway United in a goalless draw at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Ben O'Riordan was on target for Cobh in their win over the division champions

First Division round-up: Shels beaten on trip to Cobh

With the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division title safely in the bag, champions Shelbourne slumped to a 2-0 defeat to lowly Cobh Ramblers at St Colman's Park on Friday night.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

First Division wrap: Athlone grab draw at Shels

After the excitement of winning the First Division title last week, Shelbourne weren't quite at the pitch of it against Athlone Town at Tolka Park, with the sides playing out a 1-1 draw, a result that still keeps Paul Doolin's side in the hunt for a promotion play-off berth.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Georgie Poynton celebrating with teammates after Shelbourne seal promotion

Jubilant Shels return to top flight after Treaty win

Georgie Poynton was the toast of Tolka Park as his 74th minute penalty sealed Shelbourne's immediate return to the Premier Division.

Soccer • 01 Oct 21

First Division wrap: Galway thrash UCD to go second

Galway United leapfrogged UCD to go second in the SSE Airtricity League First Division after thrashing the Students 4-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 24 Sep 21

Ryan Brennan of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's first goal

First Division round-up: Leaders Shels win in Cork

SSE Airtricity First Division leaders Shelbourne are ten points clear at the top of the table following a 2-0 win away at Cork City on Friday evening.

Soccer • 11 Sep 21

Rooney hit a brace for leaders Shelbourne

First Division wrap: Shelbourne back to winning ways

Shelbourne extended their lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division to 11 points on Friday night after they beat Athlone 3-1.

Soccer • 16 Jul 21

Ryan Brennan (L) celebrates his goal with Michael O'Connor

First Division wrap: Shels move 11 points clear at top

Shelbourne moved 11 points clear at the top of the First Division table as they edged past Cork City 2-1 at Tolka Park on Friday evening.

Soccer • 26 Jun 21

First Division round-up: Shels go 11 points clear

Shelbourne moved 11 points clear at the top of the First Division after a 1-0 win at bottom side Wexford while UCD were hammered 4-0 at Bray.

Soccer • 18 Jun 21

Yousef Mahdy scored Shels' third goal of the night

First Division round-up: Leaders Shels outclass Galway

Shelbourne gave a display of confidence and swagger as they demolished Galway United to bolster their lead at the top of the table in the second tier, five points clear of UCD, who recorded a dramatic 3-2 win over Athlone Town.

Soccer • 28 May 21

First Division: Caulfield denies Cork on Leeside return

Maurice Nugent's last-minute header was enough to earn ten-man Galway United a point as they held Cork City to a 1-1 draw on John Caulfield's return to Turner's Cross on Friday evening.

Soccer • 21 May 21

Tommy Barrett: "It's fantastic for the whole midwest region and beyond."

'We've nothing to lose' - Barrett eyes Treaty rise

Treaty United boss Tommy Barrett says the League of Ireland's newest club have "nothing to lose" as men's senior soccer returns to Limerick after a year's absence.

League of Ireland • 23 Feb 21

Treaty United confirmed as 10th team in First Division

League of Ireland football will return to Limerick for the 2021 season as Treaty United received a licence to compete in a 10-team First Division.

Soccer • 20 Feb 21

'We just need to know' - Treaty's Barrett on LOI spot

Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett says the Limerick club need to know soon whether they will be part of the SSE Airtricity First Division this year.

Soccer • 08 Feb 21

Drogheda United won the 2020 First Division

First Division fixtures revealed with one team TBC

The SSE Airtricity First Division fixtures for the 2021 season have been confirmed, with one vacant place for a club awaiting a licence.

Soccer • 08 Feb 21

Reynolds recently coached at Dundalk after his spell in charge at Waterford

Reynolds hopes experience aids Shels as new assistant

Alan Reynolds says he is hoping to bring his experience to the fore after being appointed as Shelbourne assistant manager.

Soccer • 30 Nov 20

Shelbourne set to stick with Morris despite relegation

Shelbourne are set to stand by manager Ian Morris despite their relegation to the SSE Airtricity League First Division last weekend.

Soccer • 18 Nov 20

Vinny Faherty had four spells with his local club

Galway's untapped potential excites retiring Faherty

Former Galway United striker Vinny Faherty speaks to the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about his decision to retire and the club's untapped potential.

Soccer • 16 Nov 20

Cabinteely drop out of the First Division play-offs

Galway take Cabinteely's spot in play-offs after appeal

Cabinteely have had their First Division promotion hopes dashed, and Galway United handed a dramatic reprieve, following an appeal over a points deduction involving Wexford FC in the SSE Airtricity League.

Soccer • 29 Oct 20