Dundalk FC secures Premier Division Licence for 2026 season

Dundalk FC is delighted to announce that the club has been awarded a licence by the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to compete in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division for the 2026 League of Ireland season.

The granting of this licence reflects the significant work undertaken across all areas of the club over recent weeks to ensure Dundalk FC meets the standards required at Premier Division level, an outcome that involved the support of many stakeholders.

“Securing our Premier Division licence confirms the positive direction the club is moving forward in, especially as this will be our 100th anniversary of competing in the league,” said Executive Director Chris Clinton. “This is a significant milestone and a huge endorsement of the massive amount of work that has gone in behind the scenes in Oriel Park in recent weeks, and I would like to thank everyone involved for their efforts.

“On behalf of the club, I would like to thank the FAI for their continuous engagement and cooperation during the process. This has been a great help, and we look forward to working closely with the FAI and other stakeholders as preparations continue for the 2026 season.”

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