Four overage players allowed in National U-19 League

1 November 2017; Paddy Kirk of Bohemians in action against Luke Heeney of St Patrick's Athletic during the SSE Airtricity National Under 19 League Final match between Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

National league teams will be able to field four overage players in the Under-19 league this coming season.

Clubs have long complained about the gap between the eldest age level and senior teams, triggering this tweak by the FAI.