Tags: Soccer League, Sports League.
The League of Ireland Premier Division (Irish: Príomhroinn Sraith na hÉireann) is the top tier of the Republic of Ireland’s national football league the League of Ireland. Contested by 12 clubs it operates a system of promotion and relegation with the First Division. Seasons run from March to October with teams playing 33 matches. Most games are played on Fridays with a few games held on Saturdays and Sundays. It was known as the Eircom Premier League from 2000 to 2008.