# SSE Airtricity League First Division

Last year

2022

# Playoffs

Waterford take control of Treaty tie but Galway and Longford on a knife edge

First Division playoff series underway as season reaches a thrilling conclusion.

6.9k

Oct 26th 2022, 10:01 PM

# South-east

'The potential here is enormous' - Waterford taken over by Fleetwood Town owner

English businessman Andy Pilley has given his vision for the Blues after agreeing a deal with Richard Forrest.

7.2k

Aug 22nd 2022, 4:03 PM

# Going Up?

Cork City grind out Wexford win to keep their advantage in promotion race

Elsewhere in the First Division, there were wins for Galway United, Cobh Ramblers and Longford Town.

5.8k

Jul 22nd 2022, 10:26 PM

All time

# Back in business

Former Shels manager Morris takes over at relegated Waterford

The 34-year-old won the First Division title last season.

3.5k

Dec 22nd 2021, 12:30 PM

# AMALGAMATION

'A once in a lifetime opportunity' - Bray Wanderers and Cabinteely agree merger

The merged club will apply to compete in the SSE Airtricity League First Division next season.

9.8k

Nov 26th 2021, 11:21 AM

# SSE Airtricity League

Ahead of the play-offs, what do the numbers tell us about this year's First Division?

With the semi-final first legs being played tonight, Shane Keegan looks at the key statistics from the 2021 season.

3.8k

Nov 3rd 2021, 7:00 AM

# Red Alert

Mahdy's late equaliser stops UCD from spoiling Shels' title party

First Division champions held at home in manager Ian Morris’s final game in charge.

4.0k

Oct 29th 2021, 10:39 PM

Cobh Ramblers appoint Murphy as permanent manager

The former U19s boss took charge on an interim basis in July.

4.4k

Sep 16th 2021, 12:53 PM

# On the up

John Caulfield pens new deal with promotion-chasers Galway United

The ex-Cork City boss has signed up until the end of 2023.

3.6k

Sep 15th 2021, 5:26 PM

# promising talent

Cork City sign Celtic youngster Coffey on loan

The Ireland underage international joins the Leesiders until the end of the season.

6.9k

Jul 28th 2021, 12:17 PM

# Postponed

Positive Covid-19 case sees Cabinteely v Galway United called off

John Caulfield’s side were due to face the First Division leaders at Stradbrook tonight.

2.8k

Apr 9th 2021, 6:08 PM

# fixture release day

'TBC' team included as First Division fixtures are released

A 10th team will be added to the division once the licensing process is complete.

6.5k

Feb 8th 2021, 2:14 PM

# Farmed out

Ireland underage international Kavanagh joins Bray on season-long loan from Shamrock Rovers

The 20-year-old midfielder was shortlisted for the PFAI’s Young Player of the Year and First Division Player of the Year last season.

4.0k

Jan 19th 2021, 3:17 PM

# Drama

Wexford win appeal over fielding ineligible player, Galway United replace Cabinteely in play-offs

Pat Devlin’s side are set to lose out after today’s decision.

6.8k

Oct 29th 2020, 5:02 PM

# Freezing conditions

'Some of them couldn't even raise their arms afterwards ' - Rovers II and Galway players treated for hypothermia

Stephen McGuinness is seeking clarification from the FAI after the SSE Airtricity League First Division match was played during Storm Jorge.

10.8k

Mar 2nd 2020, 5:45 PM

# Development

Limerick eligible to apply for SSE Airtricity League licence, FAI confirms

The club had taken legal action over the threat of exclusion from the competition.

4.2k

Jan 17th 2020, 9:41 PM

# LOI

Drogheda and Longford close the gap on Shels with big away wins

There were four matches in the League of Ireland First Division on Friday night.

4.1k

Aug 2nd 2019, 10:30 PM

# Starting young

Shelbourne announce 31-year-old Bohs defender as their new manager

Ian Morris has been named as Owen Heary’s permanent replacement today.

6.5k

Nov 6th 2018, 3:11 PM

# loi play-off

Drogheda captain suffers broken leg after 'cowardly tackle'

Jake Hyland was stretchered off during last night’s play-off tie against Shelbourne.

11.5k

Oct 9th 2018, 9:03 PM

# Round-Up

Former Reading forward nets hat-trick as UCD take one step closer to First Division title

There were big wins for UCD and Finn Harps on a busy night in the SSE Airtricity League First Division.

6.0k

Aug 31st 2018, 10:45 PM

# Wrap

UCD extend First Division lead as Harps and Shels play out third draw of the season

Cabinteely moved further clear of Cobh Ramblers in midtable with a 2-0 home win.

2.9k

Jul 20th 2018, 11:12 PM

# First division

Galway rein in league leaders UCD, Drogheda take advantage to go second

Tonight’s 2-0 defeat is only UCD’s second loss of the season.

3.0k

May 11th 2018, 10:06 PM

# Ready to go

After one point from 10 games, struggling Athlone confirm appointment of new manager

Terry Butler has agreed to take charge of the First Division club.

4.9k

May 9th 2018, 5:09 PM

# Round-Up

Shels make their move at the summit as Wexford reach seventh heaven

Here’s what happened in the First Division this evening.

4.3k

Apr 20th 2018, 10:14 PM

# Wrap

UCD climb to the top of the First Division after prevailing in South Dublin Derby

Meanwhile, Galway and Drogheda played out a 2-2 draw at United Park.

3.7k

Mar 23rd 2018, 10:28 PM

# Round-Up

There were four sending offs, 22 goals and a seven goal drubbing in the First Division tonight

There were plenty of talking points in the SSE Airtricity League First Division on Friday night.

7.0k

Mar 16th 2018, 10:48 PM

# Nice Touch

Shelbourne's new jersey pays lovely tribute to U16 player who tragically passed away

The club’s sponsorship with Dublin City University was also officially unveiled on the kit.

5.7k

Feb 23rd 2018, 9:41 AM

# LOI Dash

Galway United fans plan to play at all 20 League of Ireland grounds in 24 hours tomorrow

The 1,200km round trip will begin and end at Eamonn Deacy Park.

10.9k

Nov 17th 2017, 6:50 PM

# Wrap

Terrific scenes in the south-east as Waterford finally get their hands on the First Division title

Elsewhere, Cabinteely put six past a hapless Athlone Town.

6.1k

Sep 23rd 2017, 12:16 AM

# Wrap

Cobh close the gap on leaders Waterford after last-gasp win over Roddy Collins' Athlone

The side from the south-east were held to a 1-1 draw by Shelbourne.

2.9k

Sep 1st 2017, 11:21 PM

# Wrap

Roddy Collins' Athlone slip to bottom of the First Division without even kicking a ball

Wexford Youths’ win over Cabinteely enough to move them off the foot of the table for the first time since March.

5.9k

Aug 18th 2017, 11:45 PM

# Wrap

Waterford and Cobh Ramblers seal victories to maintain places at the top of the table

Both sides were in action in the SSE Airtricity League First Division tonight.

2.8k

Jul 15th 2017, 9:46 PM

# First division

Waterford strengthen grip on promotion place as UCD and Cobh slip up

The Blues are six points clear at the top.

4.0k

Jul 7th 2017, 10:38 PM

# First Division Wrap

Three goals put Cobh three points off top as Longford deliver under new manager

There were two games down for decision in the SSE Airtricity League First Division tonight.

3.4k

Jul 1st 2017, 10:16 PM

# Fenny

Longford Town snap up Neale Fenn as their new manager

Fenn targets Premier Division return as he takes over at City Calling Stadium.

4.8k

Jun 27th 2017, 11:12 PM

# Review

UCD close the gap on leaders Waterford after 5-goal thriller

Two goals from Jason McLelland initially put the Students in command.

2.9k

Jun 23rd 2017, 11:14 PM

# Wrap

Roddy returns to the dugout but he can't prevent Athlone losing at Shels

Waterford remain top of the First Division, while second-placed Cobh Ramblers also had a win this evening.

3.9k

May 12th 2017, 11:14 PM

# Betting irregularities

Problems worsen for Athlone Town as two more matches now under investigation

The FAI has released a statement containing an update on the situation this evening.

13.3k

May 5th 2017, 7:09 PM

# Wrap

Cobh Ramblers go top after seeing off Shels thanks to Caulfield's brilliant lob

Elsewhere, Waterford and UCD shared the spoils while Wexford and Cabinteely also drew in the First Division.

5.3k

Apr 28th 2017, 10:56 PM

# power play

'People told me I was mad when I bought Swindon and it's the same with Waterford'

Waterford FC owner Lee Power outlines his ambitions for the League of Ireland club.

32.4k

Mar 2nd 2017, 9:30 PM