The 1989–90 League of Ireland First Division season was the fifth season of the

League of Ireland First Division The League of Ireland First Division, also known as the SSE Airtricity League First Division for sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest division in both the League of Ireland and the Republic of Ireland football league system. The division w ...

Overview

The First Division was contested by 10 teams and

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won the division.

Final table

First Division play-off

After

Waterford United Waterford Football Club formerly Waterford United Football Club is an Irish association football club based in Waterford who play in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The club was founded and elected to the league in 1930. Originally the ...

and

Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers Football Club is an Irish professional association football, football club playing in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. The club is based in Sligo in the west of Ireland. The club was founded in 1928 and have been in ...

finished level on points, a play-off was held to decide the overall title winners.

1st leg

2nd leg

won 2–1 on aggregate and were declared champions.''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:1989-90 League of Ireland First Division League of Ireland First Division seasons 2