FAI National League Thread

**Roones26** · 29/12/2025, 9:08 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

I think that's supposed to be 22 teams - which dropped to 20 around 2010 when a number of teams folded (Monaghan, Fungal, Dublin City, Kildare County)

Fairly sure that the First Division only ever had 12 teams when the Premier had 10

Yes - it should be 22 I thought there was one year they were both at 12 but I’m wrong

**legendz** · 29/12/2025, 4:00 PM

Originally Posted by EatYerGreens

The fact that there are fifteen cubs interested and able to join the LOI system/pyramid is a minor miracle in my opinion.

Killarney Celtic are a district league club. They are joining what is supposed to be the top tier of amateur football. It could be 5-10 years before any NL club obtains a First Division licence.
The National League will only be positive if it is the start and not the end of the FPP. That will depend on clubs having ambition to play at a higher level.