Fifteen clubs to feature in inaugural FAI National League season

UCC will feature in the new third-tier of Irish football. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The FAI have announced the 15 clubs that will feature in the inaugural FAI National League season, which commences in Autumn 2026.

With the deadline now extended to January 31, 2026, there is a possibility of the number of teams growing for what will essentially be the third-tier of the League of Ireland system going forward.