Irish football/soccer : Irish Premier League 2010 season preview

Bohemians crowned champions

Bohemians were crowned League of Ireland Premier Division champions after ending last season's campaign with a 1-1 draw against Bray Wanderers. Bohemians were already assured of the league title before the final round of matches as they held a three point lead and 16-goal difference advantage over their nearest rivals Shamrock Rovers. It is their eleventh league title in the club's 119 year history.

• Champions: Bohemians (UEFA Champions League 2nd qualifying round)
• Runners-up: Shamrock Rovers (UEFA Europa League 2nd qualifying round)
• Cup winners: Sporting Fingal (UEFA Europa League 2nd qualifying round)
• Fifth place Dundalk (UEFA Europa League 1st qualifying round)
• Relegated: Cork City, Derry City
• Promoted: UCD, Sporting Fingal.

The overall number of titles for each club in Irish Premier league since 1921 and their standings in the last five seasons.

This page contains additional information about the 2010 Irish Premier Division season. Latest news, statistics, results and predictions you can find on our main Euro Football > Ireland page.

Cork City refused Premier League licence

Cork City wont play in the Irish Premier League this season after the Football Association of Ireland decided to refuse their application for a top-flight licence. Derry City were also expelled from the Premier League in November after breaking regulations by holding secondary, unofficial contracts with players. However, both teams have been granted a licence to play in the First Division. In relation to the third European spot reserved for a League of Ireland club in 2010, Cork and Derry are replaced by the next team in the league Dundalk.

The final league standings for the 2009 season.

Irish Cup finals in last five seasons

2005   Drogheda United - Cork City   2:0
2006   Derry City - St. Patrick's   4:3   (aet)
2007   Cork City - Longford Town   1:0
2008   Bohemians - Derry City   2:2   (4:2 penalties)
2009   Sporting Fingal - Sligo Rovers   2:1