Licensing News
Friday, May 12 2023
UEFA Club Competition Licences awarded
Following the work undertaken by the independent committee, the FAI can confirm the following clubs have been awarded UEFA licences for the UEFA Club Competitions.
Club Licence Awarded - UEFA Club Competition
Derry City, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, St. Patrick’s Athletic, Shelbourne (Women)
16 November, 2022
Following the work undertaken by the Independent Committee, the Football Association of Ireland can confirm the following clubs have been awarded licences for the 2023 League of Ireland season.
Clubs awarded an SSE Airtricity Premier Division licence
Bohemian FC, Cork City FC, Derry City FC, Drogheda United FC, Dundalk FC, Finn Harps FC, Galway United FC, Longford Town FC, Shamrock Rovers FC, Shelbourne FC, Sligo Rovers FC, St Patrick’s Athletic FC, UCD AFC, Waterford FC
Clubs awarded an SSE Airtricity First Division licence
Athlone Town FC, Bray Wanderers FC, Cobh Ramblers FC, Kerry FC, Treaty United FC, Wexford FC
Wednesday, May 11 2022
UEFA Club Competition Licences awarded
Following the work undertaken by the independent committee, the FAI can confirm the following clubs have been awarded UEFA licences for the UEFA Club Competitions.
Club Licence Awarded - UEFA Club Competition
Derry City, Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers, St. Patrick’s Athletic, Shelbourne FC (Women)
Thursday, 3 February 2022
Clubs awarded licences ahead of 2022 season
Following the work undertaken by the independent committee, the FAI can confirm the following clubs have been awarded licences for the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Season.
Club Licence awarded - Premier Division
Athlone Town, Bohemian FC, Derry City FC, Drogheda United, Dundalk, Finn Harps, Galway United, Longford Town, St. Patrick's Athletic, Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne FC, Sligo Rovers, Waterford FC, UCD AFC.
Club Licence awarded - First Division
Bray Wanderers, Cork City FC, Cobh Ramblers FC, Treaty United FC, Wexford FC.
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Monday, 24 May, 2021
UEFA Club Licencing Committee Decision
Following the work undertaken by the independent committee, the FAI can confirm the following clubs have been awarded UEFA licences for the UEFA Club Competitions: Bohemian FC, Dundalk FC, Longford Town FC, Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers and Peamount United FC.
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Saturday, 20 February, 2021
Composition of League of Ireland clubs finalised
The Board of the Football Association of Ireland has today approved the formation of the SSE Airtricity League Premier and First Divisions for the 2021 season.
The First Division will comprise of 10 teams, with Treaty United invited to take up the 10th place.
Licences for the 2021 season were awarded by the Independent Licensing Committee on Friday. On receipt earlier today of the NLEC recommendation that the First Division comprise of 10 teams, the FAI Board then took its decision this afternoon.
The SSE Airtricity Premier Division season will kick off on March 19th, with the SSE Airtricity First Division campaign commencing on March 26th.
SSE AIRTRICITY PREMIER DIVISION
Bohemians FC, Derry City, Drogheda United, Dundalk, Finn Harps, Longford Town, Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers, St Patrick's Athletic, Waterford FC
SSE AIRTRICITY FIRST DIVISION
Athlone Town, Bray Wanderers, Cabinteely, Cobh Ramblers, Cork City, Galway United, Shelbourne, Treaty United, UCD AFC, Wexford FC
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Tuesday, 16 June, 2020
Independent Club Licensing Committee Awards Five UEFA Licences
The Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland met on the 15th of June, 2020.
The Committee awarded UEFA Licences to four SSE Airtricity League clubs for the 2020-21 UEFA Club competition season.
Dundalk FC, Derry City FC, Shamrock Rovers FC & Bohemian FC
The Committee also awarded Peamount United FC a UEFA Licence for the 2020-21 UEFA Women's Champions League.
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Wednesday, 12 February, 2020
Independent Club Licensing Committee decision confirmed
Following the work undertaken by the Independent Club Licensing Committee and the Independent Appeals Committee, the FAI can confirm all applicants have been awarded licences for the 2020 SSE Airtricity League season, as follows:
Premier Division
Bohemian FC, Cork City, Derry City, Dundalk, Finn Harps, Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne, Sligo Rovers, St Patrick's Athletic, Waterford FC
First Division
Athlone Town, Bray Wanderers, Cabinteely, Cobh Ramblers, Drogheda United, Galway United, Longford Town, Shamrock Rovers II, UCD AFC, Wexford FC.
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Thursday, 24 April, 2019
Independent Club Licensing Committee awards four UEFA licences
The Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland met on April 24, 2019 and awarded UEFA licences to four SSE Airtricity League clubs for the 2019-20 UEFA Club competition season.
Dundalk FC, Cork City FC, Shamrock Rovers FC, St Patrick's Athletic FC
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Thursday, 18 April, 2019
Statement on Waterford FC UEFA Licencing Application
The Football Association of Ireland can confirm it has received notification from UEFA's Licensing Department that Waterford FC's exception request has been rejected on the non-fulfilment of the three-year rule as defined in the UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations.
UEFA has informed the FAI that, following the Club Financial Control Body-Investigatory Chamber decision in this case, Waterford FC may not apply for a UEFA licence for the UEFA Club Competitions for the season 2019/20.
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Wednesday, 17 April, 2019
Statement from FAI in relation to UEFA Club Licensing
The Football Association of Ireland can confirm it is in receipt of a letter from St Patrick's Athletic in relation to UEFA Club Licensing and is looking into the matter.
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Friday, 8 February, 2019
SSE Airtricity League clubs awarded licences for 2019
Following a meeting of the Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland, 20 licences were awarded for the 2019 SSE Airtricity League season.
The following clubs were awarded licences:
Bohemian FC, Bray Wanderers FC, Cork City FC, Derry City FC, Dundalk FC, Finn Harps FC, Limerick FC, Shamrock Rovers FC, Sligo Rovers FC, St Patrick's Athletic FC, UCD AFC, Waterford FC, Athlone Town AFC, Cabinteely FC, Cobh Ramblers FC, Drogheda United FC, Galway United FC, Longford Town FC, Shelbourne FC, Wexford FC.
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Thursday, 7 June, 2018
Click on the link to read the latest UEFA Club Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations 2018 Edition
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Thursday, 12 April, 2018
Independent Club Licensing Committee awards four UEFA licences
The Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland met on the 12th of April 2018 and awarded UEFA Licences to four SSE Airtricity League clubs for the 2018-19 UEFA club competition season.
Cork City FC will be entered in the UEFA Champions League while Dundalk FC, Derry City FC and Shamrock Rovers will be entered in the UEFA Europa League.
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Thursday, 15 March, 2018
Club Licensing Benchmarking Report - The European Club Footballing Landscape
UEFA's detailed report gives an insight to club licensing across all 55 member associations, including information on the new strategtic research unit which will combine specific technical expertise with in-depth knowledge of the football landscape.
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Tuesday, 6 February, 2018
SSE Airtricity League clubs awarded licences for 2018
Following a meeting of the Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland, 16 Premier Division and four First Division licences were awarded for the 2018 SSE Airtricity League season.
The following licences were awarded:
Premier Division
Athlone Town FC, Bohemian FC, Bray Wanderers FC, Cork City FC, Derry City FC, Drogheda United FC, Dundalk FC, Finn Harps FC, Galway United FC, Limerick FC, Longford Town FC, Shamrock Rovers FC, Sligo Rovers FC, St Patrick's Athletic FC, Waterford FC
First Division
Cabinteely FC, Cobh Ramblers FC, UCD AFC, Wexford FC
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Tuesday, 18 April, 2017
Club Licensing Benchmarking Report Financial Year 2015
UEFA have released the 8th Club Licensing Benchmarking Report.
See link for reference - http://www.uefa.org/MultimediaFiles/Download/Tech/uefaorg/General/02/42/27/91/2422791_DOWNLOAD.pdf
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Thursday, 13 April, 2017
Club Licensing Committee awards four UEFA licences
The Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland met on April 13 and awarded UEFA licences to four SSE Airtricity League clubs for the 2017/18 UEFA club competition season.
Dundalk FC will be entered in the UEFA Champions League while Cork City FC, Derry City FC and Shamrock Rovers FC will be entered in the UEFA Europa League.
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March, 2017
Club Licensing Policy Statement
The Club Licensing system plays a key role in improving football in Ireland.
It is our objective to ensure that this system is effectively run, the clubs are dealt with in a consistent, transparent, efficient and timely manner and that all relevant information is available in order to facilitate the successful award of a licence.
The core principles of the system are independence and confidentiality, especially in the decision-making process.
We aim to work with clubs to ensure their continued compliance and further development during the 2018 domestic season and the UEFA 2018/19 season.
New regulations and corresponding licensing application packs are carefully explained to applicants at training workshops, meetings and via direct correspondence.
In order to continually improve the level of services we provide to our clubs and to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of our club licensing system as a whole, we involve the clubs and all major stakeholders in an annual review.
The Football Association of Ireland manages the club licensing process to ensure we meet the requirements set out in the UEFA Club Licensing Quality Standard Edition 2012. Furthermore, we are committed to complying with our own regulations as well as the applicable national law and the regulations of FIFA and UEFA.
We will ensure that those directly involved in the club licensing system are appropriately trained and fully aware of their tasks.
In order to maintain the credibility of club licensing in Ireland, it is vital that all those involved behave in an ethical manner and respect the core values of confidentality and independence. Any failure to stick to these values will be treated as a disciplinary matter.
John Delaney, FAI Chief Executive Officer
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Monday, February 13, 2017
SSE Airtricity League clubs awarded licences for 2017
Following a meeting of the Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland, 14 Premier Division and six First Division licences were awarded for the 2017 SSE Airtricity League season.
The following licences were awarded:
Premier Division
Bohemian FC, Bray Wanderers FC, Cork City FC, Derry City FC, Drogheda United FC, Dundalk FC, Finn Harps FC, Galway United FC, Limerick FC, Longford Town FC, Shamrock Rovers FC, Sligo Rovers FC, St Patrick's Athletic FC, Waterford FC
First Division
Athlone Town AFC, Cabinteely FC, Cobh Ramblers FC, Shelbourne FC, UCD AFC, Wexford FC
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Wednesday, 27 April 2016
UEFA Licences awarded to SSE Airtricity League clubs
The Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland met yesterday evening and awarded UEFA Licences to four SSE Airtricity League clubs for the 2016-17 UEFA Club competition season.
Dundalk FC will be entered in the UEFA Champions League while Cork City FC, Saint Patrick’s Athletic FC and Shamrock Rovers will be entered in the Europa League.
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Tuesday, 16 February 2016
All SSE Airtricity League clubs awarded licences
Following a meeting of the Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland, 16 Premier Division licences and four First Division licences were awarded for the 2016 SSE Airtricity League season. The following 2016 licences were awarded:
Premier Division: Athlone Town FC, Bohemian FC, Bray Wanderers FC, Cork City FC, Derry City FC, Drogheda United FC, Dundalk FC, Finn Harps FC, Galway United FC, Limerick FC, Longford Town FC, Shamrock Rovers FC, Sligo Rovers FC, St. Patrick's Athletic FC, Waterford United FC, Wexford Youths FC.
First Division: Cabinteely FC, Cobh Ramblers FC, UCD FC, Shelbourne FC.
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Wednesday, 21 October 2015
UEFA release the 7th Club Licensing Benchmarking Report
Thursday, 30 April 2015
Independent Club Licencing Committe awards four UEFA licences
The Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland met yesterday evening and awarded UEFA Licences to four SSE Airtricity League clubs for the 2015-16 UEFA Club competition season.
Dundalk FC will be entered in the UEFA Champions League while Cork City FC, Saint Patrick's Athletic FC and Shamrock Rovers will be entered in the UEFA Europa League.
February 23, 2015
Independent Club Licensing Committee awards licences to Athlone, Bray and Cobh
The Independent Club Licensing Committee met this evening to consider further information submitted by Athlone Town FC, Bray Wanderers FC and Cobh Ramblers FC
The Committee has subsequently awarded a Premier Division licence to Bray Wanders and a First Division licence to Athlone Town FC and Cobh Ramblers FC.
The final confirmed make-up of the SSE Airtricity League Premier and First Divisions are as follows:
Premier Division:
Bohemians, Bray Wanderers, Cork City, Derry City, Drogheda United, Dundalk, Galway United, Limerick, Longford Town, Shamrock Rovers, Sligo Rovers, St Patrick’s Athletic
First Division:
Athlone Town, Cabinteely, Cobh Ramblers, Finn Harps, UCD, Shelbourne, Wexford Youths, Waterford
February 17, 2015
Independent Club Licencing Committee awards licences for 2015 SSE Airtricity League season
Following a meeting of the Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland, twelve Premier Division licences and four First Division licences were awarded for the 2015 SSE Airtricity League season.
The Licensing Committee has reserved a decision on the remaining Licences until next Monday 23rd February after seeking a further clarification from Bray Wanderers in relation to its application and pending the satisfactory receipt of further information from Cobh Ramblers FC and Athlone Town FC.
Clubs have five working days from the date of the decision notice to lodge an appeal.
The following 2015 licences were awarded by the Independent Club Licensing Committee:
Premier Division
Bohemian FC, Cork City FC, Derry City FC , Drogheda United FC, Dundalk FC, Galway United FC, Limerick FC, Longford FC, Shamrock Rovers FC, Sligo Rovers FC, Waterford United FC, St. Patricks Athletic FC, .
First Division:
Finn Harps FC, UCD FC, Shelbourne FC, Wexford Youths FC,
(Cabinteely FC were issued a First Division Licence on 28th January)
January 28, 2015
FAI Licensing Committee awards First Division Licence to Cabinteely FC
2015 SSE AIrtricity League First Division fixtures released at 2pm tomorrow
The Football Association of Ireland Licensing Committee met this morning to discuss Cabinteely FC’s application for a First Division Licence which was subsequently awarded subject to the completion of necessary paperwork.
Speaking today, Fran Gavin, FAI Competitions Director said: “I would like to welcome Cabinteely FC into the SSE Airtricity League. We have been involved in discussions with the club in recent months. They have good structures in place and good foundations on which to build a First Division side that can compete nationally. They were accepted as a member of the SSE Airtricity League following receipt of a number of expressions of interest and subsequent discussions. Cabinteely will be filling the position left vacant by Shamrock Rovers and are set to join Athlone Town, Cobh Ramblers, Finn Harps Shelbourne, UCD, Waterford United and Wexford Youths in the 2015 SSE Airtricity League First Division.”
Cabinteely FC will play their home matches at Blackrock RFC’s ground in Stradbrook and preparations are already well underway for the 2015 season which starts on March 6.
Pearse Toale of Cabinteely FC commented: “Cabinteely FC are delighted to become a new member of the SSE Airtricity League. We believe this to be a natural progression for the club and builds on the very strong foundation of our under-age structures and provides a pathway for our players to the SSE Airtricity League. We look forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead with great enthusiasm and commitment. We would like to thank Blackrock College RFC for their help in making this possible.”
The 2015 SSE AIrtricity League First Division fixtures will now be released at 2pm tomorrow
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
2015 Club Licensing Manual and Application
The 2015 Club Licensing Manual and Application were sent out today. All clubs applying for a licence for the 2015 season have until the 28th of November to complete and return to the Club Licensing Department. Financial information is due to be submitted by 30th January 2015.
Friday, May 2, 2014
UEFA Licences awarded to SSE Airtricity League clubs
The Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland met yesterday evening and awarded UEFA Licences to four SSE Airtricity League clubs for the 2014-15 UEFA Club competition season.
Saint Patrick’s Athletic will be entered in the UEFA Champions League while Derry City, Sligo Rovers and Dundalk will be entered in the Europa League.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Club Licensing Committee awards Licences for 2014 Season
Following a meeting of the Independent Club Licensing Committee of the Football Association of Ireland, 14 Premier Division licences, four First Division licences and two conditional First Division licences were awarded for the 2014 SSE Airtricity League season.
Cobh Ramblers FC and Wexford Youths FC were awarded a conditional First Division Licence pending the satisfactory receipt of further information.
Clubs have five working days from the date of the decision notice to lodge an appeal.
The following 2014 licences were awarded by the Independent Club Licensing Committee:
Premier Licence
Athlone Town FC, Bohemian FC, Bray Wanderers FC, Cork City FC, Derry City FC, Drogheda United FC, Dundalk FC, Limerick FC, Longford Town FC, Shamrock Rovers FC, Shelbourne FC, Sligo Rovers FC, St Patrick's Athletic FC, UCD AFC.
First Division Licence
Finn Harps FC, Galway FC, Shamrock Rovers (First Division Team), Waterford United FC.
Conditional First Division Licence
Cobh Ramblers FC, Wexford Youths FC