Limerick FC launches legal action against FAI for alleged exclusion from League

Limerick brought proceedings against the FAI over the association's alleged failure to invite it to apply for a licence to play in the League of Ireland First Division during the 2020 season.

Limerick FC launches legal action against FAI for alleged exclusion from League
Mon, 13 Jan, 2020 - 17:15
Ann O’Loughlin

Limerick FC has launched High Court proceedings against the Football Association of Ireland over what the soccer club claims is its exclusion from participating in the League of Ireland.

The club brought proceedings against the FAI over the association's alleged failure to invite Limerick to submit an application for a licence to allow it play in the League of Ireland First Division during the 2020 season.

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CourtsSoccerCourt casePlace: IrelandPerson: FrankPerson: JusticePerson: Leonie ReynoldsPerson: Pat O'SullivanPerson: Competitions DirectorPerson: Fran GavinPerson: O'SullivanPerson: GavinPerson: OSullivanEvent: League of Ireland First DivisionEvent: League of Ireland FirstOrganisation: Limerick FCOrganisation: FAIOrganisation: League LimerickOrganisation: Football Association of IrelandOrganisation: League of IrelandOrganisation: LimerickOrganisation: Shamrock RoversOrganisation: National League Executive CommitteeOrganisation: FAI Club Licensing BodiesOrganisation: Munster Football Club LimitedOrganisation: Limerick Football ClubOrganisation: Shamrock Rovers FCOrganisation: UEFA
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