League of Ireland Premier Division attendances up 23% 

Crowds in SSE Airtricity Men’s First Division up 8 percent compared to last season.

PERCENTAGE INCREASE: Cork City's Joseph O’Brien-Whitmarsh celebrates with the City fans. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

League of Ireland Men's Premier Division attendances have risen significantly this term, with a 23.2% increase from the same point last season.

As the summer break rolls around, a total of 65,929 more supporters have come through the top division gates so far this season compared to the previous campaign.