Licences for 2009

[pineapple stu]

So every club so far came in under the 65% rule? Seems very hard to believe.
Either that or there's some very sore wrists about.

Drogheda couldn't possibly have come in under 65%. Nor Bohs, if the Liam Carroll money didn't cmoe through last year.

[Dodge]

So every club so far came in under the 65% rule? Seems very hard to believe.
Ssssh!

[thischarmingman]

So every club so far came in under the 65% rule? Seems very hard to believe.

Is that the sound of a boat being rocked?

[holidaysong]

With Cork and Drogheda sorted, am I right in thinking that Athlone and Cobh are the only other clubs that might be in trouble?

[Enruoblehs]

Bohs sites says that they got a licence - doesn't say 'Premier'

[Battery Rover]

My internet went down after I got the phone call this morning. We were awarded a First Division license.

A press release will be issued in due course.

[micls]

I'm glad Cork got one. Doolin is still a tool though. :)

Wont find me disagreeing...

[holidaysong]

My internet went down after I got the phone call this morning. We were awarded a First Division license.

A press release will be issued in due course.

Good to hear. Well done to ATFC.

Cobh the only club in danger now then?

[Mr A]

But this year, if anyone steps out of line they'll be stomped on. Seriously. We really mean it this time.

[WoodquayBoy]

COBH DON'T GET FIRST DIVISION LICENCE!!!!!!!
They have been awarded A Lewague licence along with Salthill Devon and Tullamore Town.
Premier licences to Bohs, Cork, Derry, Drogheda, Dudalk,Harps, Galway, Mons, Rovers, Shels, Sligo, Pats, UCD and Waterfords.
First Division to Athlone, Kildare, Limerick, Longford, Mervue, Fingal and Wexford.
By the way, says the licence has been awarded to Limerick 'FC' and not '37' - another name change, or another error by the FAI

[Réiteoir]

Bohs sites says that they got a licence - doesn't say 'Premier'

The announcement is finished with the words "Without Any Sanction" - which would suggest it's a Premier License which has been attained

[Silly Billy G]

Ha ? Cobh not getting one so

[Enruoblehs]

Strange choice of wording, though!

[holidaysong]

COBH DON'T GET FIRST DIVISION LICENCE!!!!!!!


Source?

And the Limerick thing is a name change.

[pineapple stu]

Bohs sites says that they got a licence - doesn't say 'Premier'
Don't like taking things as read, but I think we can take it as read that they meant Premier (as in, the licence they were looking for). It said there were no conditions attached.

So we're now at -

Premier Division clubs
Bohs
Bray
Cork
Drogheda
Galway
St Pat's
Rovers

Derry?
Dundalk?
Sligo?

First Division clubs
Athlone
Limerick
Mervue
Shelbourne

Cobh?
Finn Harps?
Longford?
Monaghan?
Sporting Fingal?
UCD?
Waterford?
Wexford?

Edit - disregard if Woodquay's post is correct.

[Battery Rover]

Longford Town First Division License

[Philly]

Kildare County have received a First Division Licence.

FAI to announce make-up of the two leagues very shortly.

[Cosmo]

If its true Drogs got a licence then its a joke:mad:.I WILL be writing a letter of complaint to the FAI.Galway Utd cut 6 players last July when they were in trouble to avoid sanctions but Drogs did nothing and got away with it(10 pts is nothing).


Boo fcuking hoo - I'm sure they'll really give a flying f*** about your letter!!

If the licensing was properly enforced word for word, how many clubs would get a premier license? 1 or 2? (we definitely wouldnt obviously :D!!)

[WoodquayBoy]

Source?.
Football Association of Ireland
February 16th, 2009
Independent Club Licensing Committee awards 2009 Licences
The Independent Licensing Committee of the FAI has today (February 16) awarded 15 Premier Division licences and 7 First Division licences. 3 Newstalk A Championship licenses were also awarded


The Independent Club Licensing Committee will consider applications from the four clubs that have qualified for UEFA competitions in April 2009
Independent Cub Licensing Committee - 2009 Licences
Premier Licences
Bohemian FC
Bray Wanderers
Cork City
Derry City
Drogheda United
Dundalk FC
Finn Harps
Galway United
Monaghan United
Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne FC
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick’s Athletic
UCD AFC
Waterford United

First Division Licences
Athlone Town
Kildare County FC
Limerick FC
Longford Town
Mervue United
Sporting Fingal
Wexford Youths

Newstalk A Championship Licences
Cobh Ramblers
Salthill Devon
Tullamore Town

Athlone Town, Cobh Ramblers, Cork City, Kildare County were given licences on the basis that financial commitments they have made will be honoured within the agreed dates before the start of the 2009 season

Dundalk FC’s licence has been issued subject to their pitch passing FIFA tests

The Independent Licensing Commission also agreed a catalogue of sanctions for 2009 that will apply to any clubs in breach of licensing criteria, including pre-determined sanctions for examinership.
Appeals must be submitted within five working days from the date of this decision notice

Speaking today Fran Gavin, Director of the League of Ireland said;

“Now that the licences have been issued for 2009, fixtures will be issued this evening and we can look forward to clubs focusing on matters on the pitch.”

ENDS

[micls]

To save people trying to decipher that. Conditional licences to:
Athlone Town, Cobh Ramblers, Cork City, Kildare County were given licences on the basis that financial commitments they have made will be honoured within the agreed dates before the start of the 2009 season.

[thischarmingman]

Granted this is interesting but they could have made the whole process more exciting by drawing out the teams live on TV, alternating a Premier and a First Division team. A majot celebrity would have been on hand to generate even more excitement- Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh or the woman who announces the stops on the Luas and the whole event could have been finished with a song- Voncent Hoey singing 'Back in Black,' for instance? Monkey knife fights optional.

FAI definately missed a trick here.

[thischarmingman]

The Independent Licensing Committee of the FAI has today (February 16) awarded 15 Premier Division licences and 7 First Division licences. 3 Newstalk A Championship licenses were also awarded.

The Independent Club Licensing Committee will consider applications from the four clubs that have qualified for UEFA competitions in April 2009.

Athlone Town, Cobh Ramblers, Cork City, Kildare County were given licences on the basis that financial commitments they have made will be honoured within the agreed dates before the start of the 2009 season.

Dundalk FC’s licence has been issued subject to their pitch passing FIFA tests.

The Independent Licensing Commission also agreed a catalogue of sanctions for 2009 that will apply to any clubs in breach of licensing criteria, including pre-determined sanctions for examinership.

Appeals must be submitted within five working days from the date of this decision notice.

Speaking today Fran Gavin, Director of the League of Ireland said;

“Now that the licences have been issued for 2009, fixtures will be issued this evening and we can look forward to clubs focusing on matters on the pitch.”

http://www.eircomloi.ie/news-centre/media-centre/february-2009/news/index.xml

[passinginterest]

Here's the link: http://www.eircomloi.ie/news-centre/media-centre/february-2009/news/index.xml

[WoodquayBoy]

Apologies, was an email sent on from a friend of a friend, and it carried over the instrucitons

[Longfordian]

First Division Licence eh?. We had a Premier one last year, not that it makes a lot of difference really. Happy to come through it all, there's always last minute scares.

[thischarmingman]

Premier Division Licences:

Bohemian FC
Bray Wanderers
Cork City
Derry City
Drogheda United
Dundalk
Finn Harps
Galway United
Monaghan United
Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
St. Patrick's Athletic
UCD AFC
Waterford United

First Division Licences:

Athlone Town
Kildare County
Limerick
Longford Town
Mervue United
Sporting Fingal
Wexford Youths

Newstalk A Championship Licences:

Cobh
Salthill Devon
Tullamore Town

[Réiteoir]

The one thing that jumps out at me from that list is Monaghan being awarded a Premier Licence

Well done to them on that count

[Schumi]

The one thing that jumps out at me from that list is Monaghan being awarded a Premier Licence

Well done to them on that count

I think they had one last year too.

[Dunny]

The one thing that jumps out at me from that list is Monaghan being awarded a Premier Licence

Well done to them on that count

They also got one last year AFAIK.

[pineapple stu]

They got one last year too, didn't they?

On Longford's relegation, it could be as simple as not having a CPO this year. Though obviously there may be other reasons.

Edit - that'll tell ya, Réiteóir! :p

[holidaysong]

First Division Licences:

Limerick Tullamore Town


Limerick 37 was a better name.. :p

[Battery Rover]

The one thing that jumps out at me from that list is Monaghan being awarded a Premier Licence

Well done to them on that count

Agree well done to Monaghan. We only applied for a First Division Licence as our management only hold UEFA B License and Premier requires UEFA A License but I am working on that already and will be pushing for the Premier one next season.

[Longfordian]

They got one last year too, didn't they?

On Longford's relegation, it could be as simple as not having a CPO this year. Though obviously there may be other reasons.

Edit - that'll tell ya, Réiteóir! :p

True, we won't be having a CPO this year so that could be it alright. Not bothered really. Roll on the games now.

[Jofspring]

Cobh getting an A license, is that them gone from the first divsion so i take it?

[holidaysong]

Cobh getting an A license, is that them gone from the first divsion so i take it?

Yes with Kildare County getting a reprieve from relegation.

[Jofspring]

By the way, says the licence has been awarded to Limerick 'FC' and not '37' - another name change, or another error by the FAI

Been back as FC for a while now.

[Jofspring]

Yes with Kildare County getting a reprieve from relegation.

Just heard it on the radio there. sickned, was looking forward to the trip to cobh. Also thought Sporting Fingal would get a Premier License.

[HarpoJoyce]

Cobh getting an A license, is that them gone from the first divsion so i take it?

They have an option to appeal the decision.
Yes at present they are in the 'A' Division.

Are Cobh the first team to be relegated a Division as a direct result of annual Licensing decisions?
And are Kildare County the first to benefit from them?

I mean the year-to-year decisions, I realise the IAG decisions of 2007 needs to be mentioned in any discussion.

[Monkfish]

Just heard it on the radio there. sickned, was looking forward to the trip to cobh.

Kildare has been one of our better trips regarding results and distance over the years so im glad there still in the league however I know what you mean regarding Cobh. :(

[don ramo]

siad that yesterday, finally confirmed, see ye all in 2 years, hopefully, maybe i migt end up supporting one of ye,:o

one step forward two back for us, seem were the lesson club, the example for the rest of ye,

[thischarmingman]

Limerick 37 was a better name.. :p

It's a bold and brave new experiment. You might be cynical about it but I for one can't wait for their first game, at home to Sporting Fingal Mullingar.

[Schumi]

Are Cobh the first team to be relegated a Division as a direct result of annual Licensing decisions?
And are Kildare County the first to benefit from them?

I mean the year-to-year decisions, I realise the IAG decisions of 2007 needs to be mentioned in any discussion.Were Shels relegated because of licensing? I'm not sure what exactly went on there. It was in 2007 but was separate to the IAG decisions as Shels were in the premier originally before being replaced by Waterford close to the start of the season.

[pineapple stu]

Athlone Town, Cobh Ramblers, Cork City, Kildare County were given licences on the basis that financial commitments they have made will be honoured within the agreed dates before the start of the 2009 season.
Interesting that Cobh and Kildare's licences are provisional only. I assume Kildare's is provisional based on Cobh's appeal (even though that's not what the article says). Could Cobh lose their A Licence? Or is it just a really badly worded release?

Shels were officially relegated due to deliberate errors in their licence, I think. Which is a slightly different thing.

[holidaysong]

Were Shels relegated because of licensing? I'm not sure what exactly went on there. It was in 2007 but was separate to the IAG decisions as Shels were in the premier originally before being replaced by Waterford close to the start of the season.

We were relegated (or not promoted) by the IAG process in December but I don't think the Shels decision came until February so it probably was licencing alright..

[HarpoJoyce]

Were Shels relegated because of licensing? I'm not sure what exactly went on there. It was in 2007 but was separate to the IAG decisions as Shels were in the premier originally before being replaced by Waterford close to the start of the season.

I think we are on the same point. I thought Shels were just not part of the restructured Premier Division after the IAG decisions. But is that different from the Annual Licensing decisions?

[pineapple stu]

I thought Shels were just not part of the restructured Premier Division after the IAG decisions.
They were. That's why Waterford were relegated and the promoted again.

[WoodquayBoy]

We were relegated (or not promoted) by the IAG process in December but I don't think the Shels decision came until February so it probably was licencing alright..
No, ye were just not invited to join the Premier Division, a new league under new rulers

[Battery Rover]

Good to hear. Well done to ATFC.

Thanks for that. Licensing started in August for me and it feels like a huge weight's been lifted of my shoulders.

I can't wait to get back up to Athlone on Thursday and go on the p*ss with the lads involved.

[Longfordian]

Well done BR and everyone else at Athlone. I know how much work goes into it. Hope we have ye at home first game of the season!.

[dapman1]

What are the bets that both Kildare and Cobh are in the first division on opening night?