The League of Ireland Premier Division (Irish: Príomhroinn Sraith na hÉireann) is the top tier of the Republic of Ireland's national football league, the League of Ireland. Contested by 12 clubs, it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the First Division.
Seasons run from March to October, with teams playing 33 matches. Most
games are played on Fridays, with a few games held on Saturdays and
Sundays. It was known as the Eircom Premier League from 2000 to 2008. It is currently sponsored by SSE Airtricity and therefore officially known as the SSE Airtricity Premier League.
The division was formed as the League of Ireland Premier Division in
1985 as a result of the decision to split the League of Ireland into two
divisions, which also created the League of Ireland First Division. In 2009, the FAI rejected proposals from clubs to remove the first division and restore the League of Ireland to its original structure.
Since 1921, a total of 19 clubs have been crowned champions of the Irish football league system. The current champions are St Patrick's Athletic, who won the title in the 2013 League of Ireland season.
Source: League of Ireland
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