League of Ireland Premier Division

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The League of Ireland Premier Division, also known as the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division for sponsorship reasons, is the top level division in both the League of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland football league system. The division was formed in 1985 following a reorganisation of the League of Ireland. St Patrick's Athletic and Bohemians are the only current League of Ireland clubs never to have been relegated from the Premier Division. The league has been won on two occasions by Northern Ireland-based club Derry City, the presence of which within the league makes it a cross-border competition. Since 2003, the Premier Division has taken place from spring to autumn. The 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division became the first year that the league is entirely made up of full-time professional clubs and players.

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Derry City complete Winchester and Benson signings Derry City sign Shrewsbury Town skipper Carl Winchester and three-time League of Ireland winner Robbie Benson. BBC Sport - Published on January 20, 2025
Derry City pull off 'big coup' by signing striker Boyce Northern Ireland international Liam Boyce joins League of Ireland side Derry City from Hearts on a two-year deal. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2025
Derry City sign Northern Ireland international Ferguson League of Ireland side Derry City sign Northern Ireland international Shane Ferguson on a one-year deal with the option of a second. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2024

Talks to try and secure Dundalk FC future ongoing Dundalk FC say discussions with potential investors to try and secure the future of the Irish Premier Division club are ongoing. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2024
Talks about Dundalk future at 'critical' stage Dundalk FC say discussions about the future of the Irish Premier Division club are at a "critical" point. BBC Sport - Published on September 16, 2024
Derry City ease past Drogheda to continue winning run Derry City make it four Premier Division wins in a row after a 5-1 win against struggling Drogheda United at the Brandywell. BBC Sport - Published on June 28, 2024

Derry come from behind twice to draw with Sligo Derry City draw 2-2 with Sligo Rovers at the Brandywell to fall six points behind League of Ireland leaders Shelbourne. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2024
Derry and leaders Shelbourne in Dublin stalemate Derry City improve after two successive defeats with a goalless draw against Premier Division pacesetters Shelbourne at Tolka Park. BBC Sport - Published on April 1, 2024
Listen: Derry City v Waterford United Foyle Sportsound coverage from the Brandywell Stadium as the Candystripes welcome newly promoted Waterford in the Premier Division. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2024
Shamrock Rovers v Derry City - radio & text Radio and text updates from Tallaght Stadium in Dublin as champions Shamrock Rovers host Derry City in the League of Ireland Premier Division. BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2024

Listen: Sligo Rovers v Derry City Radio Foyle coverage from the Showgrounds as Rovers entertain the Candystripes in the League of Ireland Premier Division. BBC Sport - Published on February 24, 2024
Listen: Derry City host Drogheda Utd in season opener Coverage from the Brandywell Stadium as Derry City begin their 2024 Airtricity Premier Division campaign at home to Drogheda United. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2024
Listen: Derry City v Sligo Rovers Live coverage from the Brandywell Stadium as Derry City welcome north west rivals Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2023	Listen: St. Patrick's Athletic v Derry City Radio Foyle coverage from Richmond Park in Dublin as the Candystripes take on St Pat's in the Premier Division game. BBC Sport - Published on June 5, 2023
Candystripes return to top spot after beating UCD Derry City are back at the Premier Division summit thanks to a comfortable 4-1 victory over UCD at the Brandywell. BBC Sport - Published on May 19, 2023	Listen: Foyle Sportsound - Derry City v Dundalk Live coverage from the Brandywell Stadium as Derry City take on Dundalk in the League of Ireland Premier Division. BBC Sport - Published on May 15, 2023
Listen: Drogheda United v Derry City Live coverage from United Park as Derry City make the trip to Drogheda United in the League of Ireland Premier Division BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023	Derry defeated by champions Rovers at Brandywell The Candystripes slip to third place after a 2-0 home defeat by Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers on Monday night. BBC Sport - Published on May 1, 2023
Listen: Derry City v St Patrick’s Athletic Live coverage from the Brandywell Stadium as Derry City entertain St Patrick’s Athletic in the League of Ireland Premier Division. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2023	Listen: Derry City v Bohemians Live coverage from the Brandywell Stadium as Derry City welcome former boss Declan Devine and his Bohemians side for a crunch League of Ireland Premier Division game. BBC Sport - Published on April 10, 2023
Derry lose league lead after Dundalk stalemate Derry City lost their lead at the top of the Premier Division as they were held to a scoreless draw by Dundalk at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on March 10, 2023	Derry maintain unbeaten start to remain top Leaders Derry City maintain their unbeaten start to the new Premier Division campaign with a comfortable 4-0 away win over UCD. BBC Sport - Published on March 6, 2023
'It is all he has talked about since he has been sick' Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley tells of the joy of seeing son Josh, who is battling a serious illness, lift the Premier Division trophy with his players. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2022