League of Ireland First Division
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| Countries |  Republic of Ireland |
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| Confederation | UEFA |
| Founded | 1985 |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Levels on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | League of Ireland Premier Division |
| Relegation to | A Championship |
| Domestic cup(s) | FAI Cup League of Ireland Cup |
| International cup(s) | Europa League (FAI Cup Winners) |
| Current champions | Cork City (2011) |
| Website | AirtricityLeague.com |
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The League of Ireland First Division (Irish: Céad Roinn Sraith na hÉireann) is the second tier of the Republic of Ireland's national football league, the League of Ireland. The division was formed in 1985 as a result of the decision to split the League of Ireland into two divisions, which also created the League of Ireland Premier Division. In 2009, the FAI rejected proposals from clubs to remove the division and restore the League of Ireland to its original structure.[1]
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[edit] 2012 Clubs
| Team | Base | Stadium | Capacity | Founded |
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| Athlone Town | Athlone | Lissywoolen Stadium | 5,000 | 1887 |
| Finn Harps | Ballybofey | Finn Park | 7,500 | 1954 |
| Limerick | Limerick | Jackman Park | 3,000 | 1937 |
| Longford Town | Longford | Flancare Park | 6,850 | 1924 |
| Mervue United | Galway | Terryland Park | 6,500 | 1960 |
| Salthill Devon | Galway | Drom | 2,000 | 1977 |
| Waterford United | Waterford | RSC | 5,500 | 1930 |
| Wexford Youths | Crossabeg | Ferrycarraig Park | 2,500 | 2007 |
[edit] 2012 Managers
| Manager | Club |
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| Mike Kerley |
Athlone Town |
| Peter Hutton |
Finn Harps |
| John Brennan |
Galway United |
| Pat Scully |
Limerick |
| Tony Cousins |
Longford Town |
| Johnny Glynn |
Mervue United |
| Tony Mannion |
Salthill Devon |
| Paul O'Brien |
Waterford United |
| Shane Keegan |
Wexford Youths |
