The 1997–98 League of Ireland First Division season was the 13th 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

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 ...

won the division.

Final table

Promotion/relegation play-off

Third placed Limerick F.C. played off against

University College Dublin A.F.C. University College Dublin Association Football Club, known commonly as UCD, is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland First Division. Founded in 1895, the club was elected to the League of Ireland in 19 ...

who finished in tenth place in the 1997–98 League of Ireland Premier Division. The winner would compete 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 ...

1st leg

2nd leg

'' UCD won 5–2 on aggregate and retained their place in the Premier Division.''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:1997-98 League of Ireland First Division League of Ireland First Division seasons 2