League of Ireland Premier Division
(Redirected from FAI Premier Division)
The League of Ireland Premier Division is a football league which is the top division in the Republic of Ireland. For historic reasons, one club based in Northern Ireland, namely Derry City, plays in the Republic's league system, and is currently in the Premier Division.
League of Ireland Premier Division | ||
Country | Republic of Ireland | |
Confederation | UEFA | |
Founded | 1921 | |
Level | 1 | |
Number of teams | 12 | |
Relegation to | League of Ireland First Division | |
Domestic cup | FAI Cup League of Ireland Cup | |
International cup | Champions League UEFA Europa League | |
Current champions | Sligo Rovers (2012) | |
Most successful club | Shelbourne (6 titles) |
2023 clubs
- University College Dublin
- Shamrock Rovers
- Derry City
- St Patrick's Athletic
- Sligo Rovers
- Dundalk
- Bohemians Dublin
- Shelbourne
- Cork City
- Drogheda United