The FAI has been in discussions with the PCA, and their legal representative Michael Cush SC, over recent months regarding all aspects of the SSE Airtricity League.
At the end of the 2017 season, the First Division champions will be promoted, while the bottom three teams in the Premier Division will be relegated.
Over the last two years, the FAI Board has placed the future of the SSE Airtricity League at the top of its list of priorities by commissioning two independent reports, to look at the overall structure of the League (Consultation Process Report) and the League as a Brand (Branding Review Report).
From the Consultation Process Report, a number of recommendations have started to be implemented, including:
- Aiding clubs with Strategic/Business Plans
- Focus on Facility Development
- Recruitment of a Marketing Executive
- Establishment of a Marketing Group with club representation
- Restructuring of the League format
- New official SSE Airtricity League website for 2017 season
The next meeting with Michael Cush and the PCA will take place on January 16.
Below are the fixtures for the 2017 SSE Airtricity League season...
2017_Season_SSE_Airtricity_League_Premier_Division_Fixture_List.pdf
2017_Season_SSE_Airtricity_League_First_Division_Fixture_List.pdf
*Fixtures for the Under 19 and Under 17 Leagues will be revealed in due course