The 2005–06 Irish Premier League was the 105th edition of the
Irish League, the highest level of league competition in
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, and the 3rd edition in its current format (as the Irish Premier League) since its inception in 2003. The league consisted of 16 teams, and
Linfield won the championship.
Summary
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were relegated after finishing bottom of the table, and
Institute
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were relegated after a 3-1 defeat on aggregate to
Donegal Celtic
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in the promotion play-off.
League table
Results
Each team played every other team twice (home and away) for a total of 30 games.
Promotion/relegation play-off
Institute
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, the club that finished in the relegation play-off place, faced
Donegal Celtic
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, the runners-up of the 2005-06
Intermediate League First Division in a two-legged tie for a place in next season's
Irish Premier League.
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''Donegal Celtic won 3–1 on aggregate and were promoted, Institute were relegated.''
References
Northern Ireland - List of final tables (RSSSF)
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NIFL Premiership seasons
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