The 1998–99 League of Ireland First Division season was the 14th season of the

League of Ireland First Division The League of Ireland First Division ( ga, Céad Roinn Sraith na hÉireann), also known as the SSE Airtricity League First Division, is the second level division in both the League of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland football league system. Th ...

Overview

The First Division was contested by 10 teams and

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won the division.

Final table

Promotion/Relegation Play-off

Third placed

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played off against

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who finished in tenth place in the

1998–99 League of Ireland Premier Division The 1998–99 League of Ireland Premier Division was the 14th season of the League of Ireland Premier Division. The division was made up of 12 teams. St Patrick's Athletic F.C. won the title. For sponsorship purposes, it was known as the FAI Harp ...

. The winner would compete in the 1999–2000 League of Ireland Premier Division.

1st Leg

2nd Leg

won 7–0 on aggregate and retained their place in the Premier Division.''

References

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