Courts / Limerick / Report

Talks ongoing between Limerick FC and FAI

Date
2020-01-16

Stage
Hearing Or Decision

Primary locality
Limerick

Summary

In a High Court hearing on 16 January 2020, Limerick FC's legal action against the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) over its exclusion from the League of Ireland First Division was discussed. The club, represented by Murray Johnson SC, claimed that the FAI had failed to invite it to submit a licence application for the 2020 season, thereby excluding it from competition. Limerick also alleged that the FAI had allowed Shamrock Rovers B to enter the division, a move opposed by other clubs. The club sought injunctions to compel the FAI to permit its licence application, prevent its exclusion, and protect its assets, including its underage academy. The FAI, represented by Andrew Fitzpatrick SC, argued it had not declined to allow an application and that Limerick had not supplied required information before deadlines. The judge adjourned the case to Friday morning to allow the parties to negotiate a resolution. The proceedings remain ongoing.