Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior League

Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior League

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The Leinster Senior League is an association football league organised by the Leinster Football Association. The Leinster Senior League operates 22 divisions, 12 of which are played on Saturdays, with 10 divisions played on Sundays. It also organises 17 different cup competitions. Its Senior Division is on the third level of the Republic of Ireland football league system.

Leinster Senior League teams also compete in the Leinster Senior Cup, the FAI Cup, the FAI Intermediate Cup and the FAI Junior Cup. In recent seasons the winners of the Senior Division have also qualified to play in the League of Ireland Cup. The vast majority of its member clubs are based in the Greater Dublin Area.

History

Foundation

Within a few seasons of the Leinster Football Association having been formed in 1892, the Leinster Senior League was established. Ciarán Priestley highlights a printed notice in the 4 September 2010 edition of The Irish Times. Under the headline "Leinster Football League" there is a report of "a general meeting of the league... held the other evening at 27 D'Olier Street". Priestley also lists Bohemians, Britannia, Dublin University, Leinster Nomads, Phoenix and Montpelier as participants in the first season. The Leinster Senior League website states it was established in 1896. However other sources suggest the league started a little later and was first played for in 1897–98 and that an unidentified British Army regimental team were the inaugural winners while Shelbourne were runners up. See Note 1

Modern era

The league was re-organised for the 1988–89 season, with Division 1 and Division 1A replaced by the Senior Division and Division 1 respectively.

The Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior League is a prominent amateur football competition organized within the Leinster region of Ireland. Serving as a key platform for local clubs and talented players, the league showcases competitive senior-level football across various divisions. Established to promote the development of football in Leinster, the league features a rich history of fostering community engagement and nurturing emerging talent. With a focus on competitive play and sportsmanship, the Republic of Ireland Leinster Senior League plays a vital role in the Irish football landscape, providing a stepping stone for players aspiring to reach higher levels of the sport.