Munster Senior League (association football)
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| Country |  Ireland |
|---|---|
| Region |  Munster[1] |
| Divisions | Senior Premier Division Senior 1st Division Senior 2nd Division Junior Premier Division Junior 1st Division Junior 2nd Division Floodlit Over 35 |
| Number of teams | 62 (2015–16)[2] |
| Domestic cup(s) | Munster Senior Cup FAI Cup FAI Intermediate Cup FAI Junior Cup |
| League cup(s) | Keane Cup Donie Forde Cup Beamish Cup |
| Current champions | UCC |
| Most championships | Cobh Ramblers (15 titles) |
| Website | Munster Senior League |
| Current: 2020 Munster Senior League | |
The Munster Senior League is an association football league organised by the Munster Football Association. It organises seven divisions as well as various cup competitions. Its Senior Division is a third level division in the Republic of Ireland football league system. Munster Senior League teams also compete in the Munster Senior Cup, the FAI Cup, the FAI Intermediate Cup and the FAI Junior Cup. In recent seasons the winners of the Senior Division have qualified to play in the League of Ireland Cup. Despite using the Munster name in its title, the vast majority of its member clubs are based in County Cork. However, in the past it has included clubs from County Limerick, County Waterford, County Kerry and County Tipperary. [3]
History
Early years
The original
Reformed
In 1921
Teams
Intermediate Leagues
| Team | Home town/suburb | Home ground |
|---|---|---|
| Avondale United | Ballintemple |
Avondale Park |
Blarney United |
Blarney | O'Shea Park |
| Carrigaline United | Carrigaline | Ballea Park |
| Castleview | ||
| Cobh Wanderers | Cobh | Oldchurch Park |
| College Corinthians | Douglas |
Corithians Park |
| Midleton | Midleton | Knockgriffin Park |
| Rockmount | Whitechurch | Rockmount Park |
| Ringmahon Rangers | Blackrock, Cork | Ringmahon Road |
| UCC | University College Cork | The Mardyke/The Farm |
Source: [7]
2022-23 Senior Division Clubs
| Team | Home town/suburb | Home ground |
|---|---|---|
| Bandon | Bandon, County Cork | Town Park |
| Douglas Hall | Douglas | Moneygourney |
| Everton | Togher, Cork City | Everton Park |
| Leeds | Ballyvolane, Cork | Leeds Park |
| Leeside | Little Island, Cork | Little Island Sports Complex |
| Mayfield | Mayfield | Lotamore Grounds |
| Park United | ||
| Riverstown | Glanmire | The Cliff |
| St Mary’s | ||
| Wilton United | Cork | Lee Road |
Source: [8]
2022-23 Senior Second Division Clubs
| Team | Home town/suburb | Home ground |
|---|---|---|
| Ballincollig | Ballincollig | Coolroe |
| Ballinhassig | Ballinhassig | Gortnaglough |
| Buttevant | ||
| Carrigtwohill United | ||
| Casement Celtic | Togher, Cork City | |
| Fermoy | Fermoy | Carrig Park |
| Kanturk AFC | ||
| Kilworth Celtic | ||
| Kinsale | Kinsale | Madden Park |
| Lakewood Athletic | ||
| Macroom | ||
| Mallow United | Mallow, County Cork | Town Park |
| Pearse Celtic | ||
| Tramore Athletic | Douglas, County Cork |
Tramore Park |
| Youghal United |
Source: [9]
Representative team
A Munster Senior League representative team competes in the FAI Intermediate Interprovincial Tournament against teams representing the Ulster Senior League, the Leinster Senior League and Connacht.[10]
2022-23 season
Senior Premier Division
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | Pts | Qualification or Relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrigaline United
|
9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 13 | Champions |
| 2 | College Corinthians
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | |
| 3 | Midleton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | |
| 4 | Rockmount | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | |
| 5 | Ringmahon Rangers | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 6 | Cobh Wanderers | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | |
| 7 | Avondale United | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | |
| 8 | UCC | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| 9 | Blarney United | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | Relegation to First Division |
| 10 | Castleview | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
References
- ^ "Details of Affiliated Leagues & Clubs 2015/2016". www.munsterfa.com. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ "List of Teams Affiliated to the Munster Senior League". www.munsterfa.com. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ^ www.munsterseniorleague.ie
- ^ various. Highland Light Infantry Chronicle (Jan 1908-Oct1910).
- ^ www.cahirparkafc.ie
- ^ Carey, Tadhg (2009). When We Were Kings: The Story of Athlone Town's 1924 FAI Cup Triumph. Athlone: Temple Printing.
- ^ "League Table Munster Senior League Senior Premier Division". www.munsterseniorleague.ie. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "League Table Munster Senior League Senior Division 1". www.munsterseniorleague.ie. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "League Table Munster Senior League Senior Division 2". www.munsterseniorleague.ie. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ "League Table 2016 FAI Intermediate Interprovincial Tournament". www.uslfootball.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
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