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

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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 Bohemians who finished in tenth place in the 1998–99 League of Ireland Premier Division. The winner would compete in the

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1st leg

2nd leg

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

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:1998-99 League of Ireland First Division League of Ireland First Division seasons 2