2026 League of Ireland Club Licences awarded

28th November 2025
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2026 League of Ireland Club Licences awarded

Following the work undertaken by the Independent Licensing Committees, the FAI can confirm the Clubs that have been awarded League Licences for the 2026 League of Ireland.

Club Licensing Decisions – 2026

Men's Premier Division Licence (12): Bohemian FC, Cork City FC, Derry City FC, Drogheda United FC, Dundalk FC, Galway United FC, Shamrock Rovers FC, Shelbourne FC, Sligo Rovers FC, St. Patrick’s Athletic FC, UCD AFC, Waterford FC

Men's First Division Licence (8): Athlone Town AFC, Bray Wanderers FC, Cobh Ramblers FC, Finn Harps FC, Kerry FC, Longford Town FC, Treaty United FC, Wexford FC

Women’s Premier Division Licence (12): Athlone Town AFC, Bohemian FC, Cork City FC, DLR Waves, Galway United FC, Peamount United FC, Shamrock Rovers FC, Shelbourne FC, Sligo Rovers FC, Treaty United FC, Waterford FC, Wexford FC