Fixtures/Results: w/e 12th September 2010

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Originally Posted by culloty82

Obviously this is more a question for a month's time, but if either of them eventually got promoted, what would they need to do to get a First Division licence? Last year, I think clubs needed a 500-seater stand, but that's only the first thing Carlow or Tralee would have to sort out.

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There are several documents on this page detailing what you need. According to section 1.27 of the Infrastructure criteria, all First Division and A Championship teams need a 500 individual covered seats (or an approved plan to get this in place during a certain time frame).

Also, on a sidenote, do Mervue plan to stay in the First Division next season? I know during the off-season there were rumours that they might resign from the First Division at the end of this season. That might open up a spot for the highest placed team in Group 2, even if they do miss out on 3rd.

I can only see one side being demoted. If Mervue withdraw from Division One, I can only imagine Salthill will keep their place.

That's what happened when Cobh dropped out, Kildare got back in after losing the play-off. There's a decent chance of Mervue being in the play-off themselves as well.

3 sides was a bit much for Galway anyway. Galway Utd, who do look after the club business side well, need to stamp their authority on being the best side for all of Galway. Salthill and Mervue, no disrespect intended, at best are going to be feeder clubs.