First big win for new FAI chief as SSE Airtricity back on board with dual sponsorship

Pictured for the announcement of SSE Airtricity as new title sponsor of the Women’s National League and Men’s SSE Airtricity League for the next two years are, from left, Drogheda United captain Jake Hyland, Peamount United captain Áine O'Gorman, and Shamrock Rovers captain Ronan Finn.

New FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill has secured his first success by not just enticing SSE Airtricity back to sponsor the League of Ireland but to extend their coverage to the women’s domestic league.

The energy company had signalled their intention to cease its 11-year backing of the league in 2020.