Treaty United FC to adopt Limerick FC name from 2027 season

NEW BEGINNINGS: Treaty United FC have confirmed that they have reached an agreement to adopt the name Limerick FC from the beginning of the 2027 season. Pic: Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile.

Treaty United FC have confirmed that they have reached an agreement to adopt the name Limerick FC from the beginning of the 2027 season.

The League of Ireland First Division club released a statement on Friday to announce that they will acquire the intellectual property associated with Limerick FC and, subject to the completion of the necessary formalities and approvals, will take over their name.

Treaty United was founded in 2020 due to the financial struggles of Limerick FC, who continued to field teams in the local Limerick District Schoolboy/Girl League before being reinstated to the League of Ireland Academy last year.

The club believe that this development “represents an important step toward unifying senior football in Limerick and creating a single identity and pathway for players, supporters, sponsors, and the wider football community throughout the Mid-West region.”

Pat O’Sullivan, the owner of Limerick FC, added: “Football in Limerick has been an important part of my life for many years, and I have always wanted to see the game thrive in our city.

“After considerable reflection, I have come to believe that the greatest legacy we can leave is not preserving separate organisations but creating the strongest possible future for the next generation of players and supporters.

“I believe this agreement provides the best opportunity to protect the legacy of Limerick FC while strengthening the future of football throughout our region.

“I am grateful to everyone who has supported Limerick FC over the years, and I am proud that the club’s history, traditions, and identity will continue to play an important role in the future of football in Limerick.”

Ian McMahon, Managing Director, Treaty United commented: “We are honoured by the opportunity to become custodians of the Limerick FC name and heritage.

“We recognise the responsibility that comes with that privilege and are committed to building a club that honours its past while creating new successes for future generations.

“This agreement is about bringing people together behind a common vision for football in Limerick. By uniting our efforts, we believe we can create a stronger club, a stronger pathway for players, and a stronger future for the game throughout the Mid-West.”