| Bohemian | | | | | | 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)
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 | | | | | | | | | | Derry City | | | | | | Web site: http://www.derrycityfc.net Founded: 1928 Nickname: The Candystripes Stadium: Brandywell Stadium Stadium Address: Lone Moor Road, Derry BT48 9HZ League: FAI League of Ireland Premier Division (SSE Airtricity League Premier Division) Winner of cup(s):
History: Founded in 1928, the only club from Northern Ireland to play in the League of Ireland, was firstly a member of the Irish Football League (of Northern Ireland). Derry enjoyed moderate success winning three IFA Cup and the League Championship in 1965, but in 1969 with the Civil Wrights movement, tensions between Loyalist and Repulicans (of which the majority of Derry's fans were) caused many clubs to refuse to travel to Brandywell, forcing Derry to play many home games 'away' before moving to Coleraine. With dwindelling fans, many to afraid to travel to Unionist areas, Derry appealled to return to Brandywell. They were refused and the following day Derry City resigned from the league and contiued as a junior side, for 13 years this contiued until in 1985, the Candystripes were granted a move to the League of Ireland First Divison, two years later they were premoted to the Premier Divison and in a brilliant achievment lifted the treble in 1989.
Honours
Football League of Ireland (2) 1988-89, 1996-97
FAI Cup (4) 1989, 1995, 2002, 200
FAI League Cup (7) 1988-89, 1990-91, 1991-92, 1993-94, 1999-2000, 2005, 2006
| | | | Drogheda United | | | | | | Web site: http://www.droghedaunited.ie Founded: 1919 Nickname: The Drogs or The Boynesiders Stadium: Hunky Dorys 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 | | | | | | 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 | | | | | | | | | | Shamrock Rovers | | | | | | 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) Winner of cup(s):
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 | | | | | | 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):
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
| | | | St. Patrick's Athletic | | | | | | 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
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