Cabinteely awarded First Division licence

There’ll be a new name in the SSE Airtricity League next season after Cabinteely FC were awarded a First Division licence.

The Football Association of Ireland Licensing Committee met yesterday to discuss Cabinteely FC’s application for a First Division Licence which was subsequently awarded, subject to the completion of necessary paperwork.

Fran Gavin, FAI competitions director said: “I would like to welcome Cabinteely FC into the SSE Airtricity League. We have been involved in discussions with the club in recent months. They have good structures in place and good foundations on which to build a First Division side that can compete nationally.”