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
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UCD won 5–2 on aggregate and retained their place in the
Premier Division.''
See also
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1997–98 League of Ireland Premier Division
References
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League of Ireland First Division seasons
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Ireland
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