FAI confirm nine-team League of Ireland First Division for 2022

Any other entity, be it Shamrock Rovers seeking to renew their reserve team or Irish Sea proposing a fresh club, won’t be entertained

Cabinteely ceased to exist as a national league concept following a recent takeover of Bray Wanderers by Cabo chairman Tony Richardson, who confirmed the playing name will remain as Bray pending consultation with supporters. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

The FAI have confirmed that nine teams will participate in the 2022 First Division, the Association declining to source a replacement arising from Bray Wanderers and Cabinteely merging.

Cabinteely ceased to exist as a national league concept following a recent takeover of Bray Wanderers by Cabo chairman Tony Richardson, who confirmed the playing name will remain as Bray pending consultation with supporters.