Irish clubs earn lucrative cash boost from Uefa

Irish clubs who have qualified for European competition are set for a financial windfall from Uefa.

Uefa has announced the financial distribution system for its club competitions for the 2015-18 cycle in the Champions League and Europa League. The changes will result in a significant increase in prize money for the Uefa competitions this season.

Dundalk, this year’s Champions League representatives from the SSE Airtricity League, will receive a minimum €550,000 from participation in the competition, compared to the minimum €375,000 available to St Patrick’s Athletic last season.