League of Ireland First Division

League of Ireland First Division
Founded1985
Country Ireland
Number of clubs10
Level on pyramid2
Promotion toLeague of Ireland Premier Division
Relegation toFAI National League (in 2026)
Domestic cupFAI Cup
League cupLeague of Ireland Cup
Current championsDundalk (3rd title)
(2025)
Most championshipsDrogheda United (5 titles)
WebsiteSSEAirtricityLeague.ie
Current: 2026 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 was formed in 1985 as it replaced the League of Ireland B Division as the League of Ireland's second level division. Since 2003 the First Division has operated as a summer league. The division is contested by 10 clubs.