2016 League of Ireland.

**White Horse** · 16/02/2016, 3:31 PM

Originally Posted by Yossarian

As have Dundalk, despite our former owners best efforts.

That puts him back in his box.

**atfconline** · 16/02/2016, 3:54 PM

Premier Division Licence for Athlone.

http://athlonetownfc.ie/athlone-town...ision-licence/

**gael353** · 16/02/2016, 3:57 PM

Limerick have gotten a premier licence

**nigel-harps1954** · 16/02/2016, 4:06 PM

Waterford and Pats are two more to have got a Premier Licence.

**Mr A** · 16/02/2016, 4:10 PM

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.

Source: http://sseairtricityleague.ie/news/6...arded-licences

**Sam_Heggy** · 16/02/2016, 4:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

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.

Source: http://sseairtricityleague.ie/news/6...arded-licences

Either licensing has been relaxed or clubs are starting to get their houses in order. No matter, great to see so many Premier licenses and no drama.

Now bring on the football.

**Dodge** · 16/02/2016, 4:23 PM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

No matter, great to see so many Premier licenses and no drama.

Speak for yourself. Some of us love the drama

**atfconline** · 16/02/2016, 4:31 PM

Waterford have said theirs is pending the signing of a document by the end of the month.

**Longfordian** · 16/02/2016, 5:33 PM

Originally Posted by atfconline

Waterford have said theirs is pending the signing of a document by the end of the month.

That'd be a fail back in the old days and we'd have an appeal and two weeks of speculation and rumours. It's no craic any more.

**NeverFeltBetter** · 16/02/2016, 5:55 PM

There were a few worried speculations among Limerick fans, so I'm pretty happy with the lack of drama. Seems like the off-season has flown for me.

**oldyouth** · 16/02/2016, 6:08 PM

The Licencing Committee.... "A great bunch of lads"

**oriel** · 16/02/2016, 6:09 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

That puts him back in his box.

Totally agree, and I never thought Matthews contacting the FAI asking them to refuse Dundalk a licence would stand up, so glad that's sorted now for this season. The lease issue will still have to be resolved though, and given the huge sports funding announced today, it shows how importance this is. It really only puts the process on hold though and only limited improvements can be made to the ground until the lease is sorted. It will be interesting to see how the eviction process will go, as Des Casey has re-started proceedings on that, and its clear Dundalk have no intention of paying anything, as they have stated many times no monies are owed.

**jinxy lilywhite** · 16/02/2016, 9:41 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Totally agree, and I never thought Matthews contacting the FAI asking them to refuse Dundalk a licence would stand up, so glad that's sorted now for this season. The lease issue will still have to be resolved though, and given the huge sports funding announced today, it shows how importance this is. It really only puts the process on hold though and only limited improvements can be made to the ground until the lease is sorted. It will be interesting to see how the eviction process will go, as Des Casey has re-started proceedings on that, and its clear Dundalk have no intention of paying anything, as they have stated many times no monies are owed.

I think that is worst case scenario if that goes through. It could be years before its resolved.

**vinnie** · 17/02/2016, 1:52 PM

How come UCD only got a 1st Div license, has the Bowl fallen asunder ?

**Nesta99** · 17/02/2016, 1:58 PM

All they applied for probably this year.

**pineapple stu** · 17/02/2016, 2:08 PM

I think we usually do just apply for the First Div licence.

Could be just one thing on the Premier licence that we just didn't bother with this year.

**Dodge** · 17/02/2016, 4:13 PM

Collie O'Neill doesn't have a pro licence. Same with Kev Doherty at Shels and Stephen Henderson at Cobh. They only need the A licence to be a manager in the first division

**Comic Book Guy** · 17/02/2016, 5:35 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Collie O'Neill doesn't have a pro licence. Same with Kev Doherty at Shels and Stephen Henderson at Cobh. They only need the A licence to be a manager in the first division

Apparently it's the only reason why we didn't get a premier licence.

**nigel-harps1954** · 24/02/2016, 12:42 PM

Prize fund up from €315,000 to €475,000 this year supposedly.

**Nesta99** · 24/02/2016, 1:32 PM

Dundalk league favourites for a 3 in a row, no asterisk appearing on league tables, jerseys launched by clubs that aint totally rubbish, now an increase in prizemoney - did I slip in to a parallel universe?