By its very nature now, with the league so closely linked to the championship, especially for teams in Divisions 2 and 3, the football league has been compelling viewing for the last three years. That is, until a certain stage of the competition. I remember a host of teams pulling up the handbrake last spring midway through the league as soon as they thought they were safe. Sign in Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner. Annual €130€80 Best value Monthly €12€6 / month

Source: Irish Examiner January 24, 2026 16:30 UTC