Uefa's rise to €1bn in commercial revenue a boon for LOI's Euro qualifiers

A major spike in prize-money is expected to come in the next few years

Shamrock Rovers, Derry City, Shelbourne and Bohemians are this year's League of Ireland qualifiers for European competitions. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Ireland’s representatives in Uefa’s club competitions are set to massively benefit from a projected 40% increase in the European governing body’s commercial income to over €1bn.

Despite Drogheda United being expelled by Uefa due to multi-club restrictions, Ireland’s three qualifiers all grossed seven-figure prize-money pots.