League of Ireland First Division
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| Country |
 Republic of Ireland |
|---|---|
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | League of Ireland Premier Division |
| Relegation to | None |
| Domestic cup(s) |
FAI Cup League of Ireland Cup |
| International cup(s) | Europa League (FAI Cup Winners) |
| Current champions |
Wexford Youths (2015) |
| Website | AirtricityLeague.com |
 2015 | |
The League of Ireland First Division (Irish: Céad Roinn Sraith na hÉireann) is the second level division of the Republic of Ireland football league system. The division was formed in 1985 as a result of the decision to split the League of Ireland into two divisions. This also created the League of Ireland Premier Division. In 2009, the FAI rejected proposals from clubs to remove the division and restore the League of Ireland to its original structure.[1]
2016 Clubs
Locations of the First Division teams
| Team | Home city/suburb | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlone Town | Athlone | Lissywoolen Stadium | 2,500 |
| Cabinteely | Cabinteely | Stradbrook Road | 1,000 |
| Cobh Ramblers | Cobh | St. Colman's Park | 5,000 |
| Drogheda United | Drogheda | United Park | 2,000 |
| Limerick | Limerick | Markets Field | 3,000 |
| Shelbourne | Drumcondra, Dublin | Tolka Park | 6,000 |
| UCD | Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown | UCD Bowl | 3,000 |
| Waterford United | Waterford | RSC | 3,100 |
Previous Seasons
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