Cobh and Tralee left in fix

Cobh Ramblers and Tralee Dynamos have reacted with dismay and disappointment to the news that, in all probability, they won’t be in the Airtricity League First Division this season.

Yesterday’s release of a fixture list for an eight-team division means that, while both clubs could yet get licences, it would require one of the eight named clubs to fail in their licensing application for a vacancy to arise.

Tralee Dynamos were meeting last night to discuss the ramifications of the decision, with team manager Noel White expressing “surprise” at the timing of the announcement.