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 Number of Irish football clubs documented for this season: 25 (You can only see the top 10 clubs)

For the selected season, this site documents and maps all "top tier" Irish football clubs in Levels 1-2 of the Irish football league system: FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division), FAI League of Ireland First Division (SSE Airtricity League First Division).
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    Bohemian                       Be the first to add your memories and photographs to the Bohemian photolog  Go to map showing the location of Bohemian's stadium    
    Bohemian crest    
Web site: http://www.bohemians.ie
Founded: 1890
Nickname: Bohs or The Gypsies
Stadium: Dalymount Park
Stadium Address: Phibsboro, Dublin 7
League:  FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division)
Winner of cup(s): Bohemian is winner of Setanta Sports Cup

History:
Founded in 1890, Bohs are a founder members of the League. Bohemians periods of success is split into three distinct phases. The early years of the 1920's and 30's saw the club establish itself as one of the most successful teams in the league before a period of decline until claiming two league championships and the FAI Cup in the late 70's. Again Bohemians fell back down the table but at the start of the new millenium the Gypsies returned to being championship challengers winning the last ever autum-spring championship in 2003 but since the advent of summer football, Bohemians have lost ground on their Dublin rivals.

Bohemian are one of only 3 teams to lift both the FAI Cup and IFA Cup.

Majour Honours

League of Ireland (9)
1923/24, 1927/28, 1929/30, 1933/34, 1935/36, 1974/75, 1977/78, 2000/01, 2002/03

FAI Cup (6)
1928, 1935, 1970, 1976, 1992, 2001
    
 
    Bray Wanderers                       Be the first to add your memories and photographs to the Bray Wanderers photolog  Go to map showing the location of Bray Wanderers's stadium    
    Bray Wanderers crest    
Web site: http://www.braywanderers.ie
Founded: 1942
Nickname: The Seagulls
Stadium: Carlisle Grounds
Stadium Address: Quinsborough Road, Bray
League:  FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division)

History:
Originating in 1922 but re-founded in 1942, the Seagulls were elected to the league in 1985. Since, Bray have spent many seasons interchanging between the Premier division and the first divison.

They play at the Carlise Grounds which holds 7000.

==Major Honours==

FAI Cup
1990, 1999
    
 
    Drogheda United                       Be the first to add your memories and photographs to the Drogheda United photolog  Go to map showing the location of Drogheda United's stadium    
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Web site: http://www.droghedaunited.ie
Founded: 1919
Nickname: The Drogs or The Boynesiders
Stadium: United Park
Stadium Address: Windmill Road, Drogheda -
League:  FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division)

History:
Founded in 1919, the Drogs merged with neighbours Drogheda FC in 1962, but it was until recently that the club enjoyed success, spending the majority of their time being promoted to the Premier Division only to be relegated the following season. A 2-0 win over League Champions Cork City in the FAI Cup final of 2005, their first major trophy granted them access into the Setanta Cup which they won the following season, this prize money has enanbled Drogheda to establish themselves as a major force in Irish football.

The Drogs played at the Lourdes Stadium from 1962-1976.

Major Honours

FAI Cup (1)
2005

FAI League Cup (1)
1983/84

Setanta Sports Cup (1)
2006



    
 
    Dundalk                       Be the first to add your memories and photographs to the Dundalk photolog  Go to map showing the location of Dundalk's stadium    
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Founded: 1903
Nickname: Lilywhites
Stadium: Oriel Park
Stadium Address: Carrickmacross, Dundalk -
League:  FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division)

History:
Founded as Dundalk GNR in 1903 with conections to the Great Northern Railway (GNR), Dundalk were the only club outside Dublin to compete in the new League of Ireland in 1922/23. The Lilywhites were renamed as Dundalk FC in 1930 and were the first non Dublin based team to win the championship in 1932/33. Dundalk have a rich history and have established themselves as historically the successful team outside of Dublin but have found themselves in the first divison in recent seasons.

Major Honours

League of Ireland (9)
1932-33, 1962-63, 1966-67, 1975-76, 1978-79, 1981-82, 1987-88, 1990-91, 1994-95

FAI Cup (9)
1942, 1949, 1952, 1958, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1988, 2002

FAI League Cup (4)
1977-78, 1980-81, 1986-87, 1989-90
    
 
    Galway United                       Be the first to add your memories and photographs to the Galway United photolog  Go to map showing the location of Galway United's stadium    
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Web site: http://www.galwayunitedfc.ie/newsroom/
Founded: 1937
Nickname: The Tribesmen
Stadium: Terryland Park
Stadium Address: Dyke Road, Galway -
League:  FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division)

History:
Founded in 1937 and elected to the league 1977. The Tribesmen play at Terryland Park in Galway.

==Mayor Honours==

FAI Cup
1991

League Cup
1986, 1997
    
 
    Shamrock Rovers                       Be the first to add your memories and photographs to the Shamrock Rovers photolog  Go to map showing the location of Shamrock Rovers's stadium    
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Web site: http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/
Founded: 1901
Nickname: The Hoops and Rovers
Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Stadium Address: Whitestown Way, Dublin 24
League:  FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division) Shamrock Rovers is winner of SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

History:
Founded in 1901, the Hoops played at Glenmalure Park from the ealy 1920's until 1987 when it was sold of for housing development. They had been homeless ever since sharing with Bohemians, Dublin City and lastly Shelbourne, butmoved into the new Tallaght stadium.
Shamrock Rovers are the most succesful team in Ireland winning far more league titles and cups than any other clubs. They also hold the record for the most victories in European competions, but with the loss of Glenmalure and fiancal problems from the late 80's to this date have failed to win a singnicant trophy since 1994. More promisingly in 2006 they bounced back from relegation to claim the First Divison Title and and also made the FAI Cup semi-finals.

Major Honours

League of Ireland (15)
1922-23, 1924-25, 1926-27, 1931-32, 1937-38, 1938-39, 1953-54, 1956-57, 1958-59, 1963-64, 1983-84, 1984-85, 1985-86, 1986-87, 1993-94

FAI Cup (24)
1925, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1936, 1940, 1944, 1945, 1948, 1955, 1956, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1978, 1985, 1986, 1987

FAI League Cup (1)
1976-77
    
 
    Sligo Rovers                       Be the first to add your memories and photographs to the Sligo Rovers photolog  Go to map showing the location of Sligo Rovers's stadium    
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Web site: http://www.sligorovers.com
Founded: 1928
Nickname: Bit O'Red
Stadium: Showgrounds
Stadium Address: Church Hill, Sligo -
League:  FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division)
Winner of cup(s): Sligo Rovers is winner of FAI Cup Sligo Rovers is winner of Football League Of Ireland Cup

History:
Formed in 1928 after a merger between Sligo Blues and Sligo Town junior sides, Sligo Rovers were elected to the League of Ireland in 1934. The club enjoys good ties with its fans and is effectivly co-run by them, as well as having a secure licence at the Showgrounds Stadium which they have played at since their founding.

Sligo Rovers managed the great coup of signing Bill 'Dixie' Dean before his retirement. The Everton legend attracted much publicity but Sligo failed to win any trophies with Dean, unluckly finishing runner up in the League and Cup of the 1939.

Major Honours

League of Ireland (2)
1936-37, 1976-77

FAI Cup (2)
1983, 1994

FAI Cup (1)
1998
    
 
    Sporting Fingal                       Be the first to add your memories and photographs to the Sporting Fingal photolog  Go to map showing the location of Sporting Fingal's stadium    
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Web site: http://community.fingal.ie/SportingFingal
Founded: 2007
Stadium: Morton Stadium
Stadium Address: Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 8
League:  FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division)  Sporting Fingal was promoted at the end of last season
    
 
    St. Patrick's Athletic                       Be the first to add your memories and photographs to the St. Patrick's Athletic photolog  Go to map showing the location of St. Patrick's Athletic's stadium    
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Web site: http://www.stpatsfc.com
Founded: 1929
Nickname: Saints or Pats or Red Army
Stadium: Richmond Park
Stadium Address: Inchicore, Dublin 8
League:  FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division)

History:
Founded in 1929 as junior side playing at Phoenix Park, the Pat's moved to Richmond Park in 1930 and established themselves as the premier non-league side in Ireland. In 1951 the club was admitted to the League of Ireland and made and immediate impact winning the division at their first attempt. The club enjoyed much success in League and Cup competions during the 50's and early 60's but struggled throughout the late 60's, 70's and 80's. The appointment of Brian Kidd saw a change in the Saints fortunes in 1986 with promising youngsters also coming through the ranks, but financial problems thwarted more achievment.

Major Honours

League of Ireland (7)
1951-52, 1954-55, 1955-56, 1989-90, 1995-96, 1997-98, 1998-99

FAI Cup (2)
1959, 1961

FAI League Cup (2)
2000-01, 2003
    
 
    University College Dublin                       Be the first to add your memories and photographs to the University College Dublin photolog  Go to map showing the location of University College Dublin's stadium    
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Web site: http://www.ucdsoccer.com
Founded: 1895
Nickname: The Students or College
Stadium: Belfield Bowl
Stadium Address: Sports Centre, Belfield, Dublin 4
League:  FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division)  University College Dublin was promoted at the end of last season