Limerick FC's High Court action against FAI settled

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Limerick FC’s High Court action against the Football Association of Ireland was settled and formally struck out by Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds on 20 January 2020.

The dispute concerned the club’s claim that it should have been invited to apply for a licence to play in the 2020 League of Ireland First Division. The settlement followed discussions between the parties and was confidential, while the FAI confirmed Limerick FC could apply for licences for the First Division and underage leagues.