The 2000–01 League of Ireland First Division season was the 16th 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

Dundalk F.C. Dundalk Football Club ( ) is a professional football club that competes in the League of Ireland First Division. It was founded in 1903 as Dundalk G.N.R., the works-team of the Great Northern Railway. It is based in Dundalk, County Louth and ...

won the division.

Final table

Promotion/relegation play-off

Third placed Kilkenny City played off against

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 ...

who finished in tenth place in the 2000–01 League of Ireland Premier Division. The winner would compete in the 2001–02 League of Ireland Premier Division.

1st leg

2nd leg

'' UCD win 4-2 on penalties after extra time and retain their place in the Premier Division.''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:2000-01 League of Ireland First Division League of Ireland First Division seasons 2000–01 in Republic of Ireland association football