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19 Dec 2025

BREAKING: Mayo FC learn fate regarding FAI National League future

Since the club's inception in 2023 the goal has always been to be included in a new third tier competition for the League of Ireland

BREAKING: Mayo FC learn fate regarding FAI National League future

It is the decision everyone involved with Mayo FC has been waiting for. 

Since the new club was founded in 2023, it's been the goal to be included in a newly formed third tier league, called FAI National League.

And today, Friday December 19, 2025, will be remembered as an early Christmas gift for Mayo soccer supporters.

The FAI have just confirmed, that Mayo FC will be admitted to the new tier of the League of Ireland which will come into effect in 2027.

A statement by Mayo FC reads:

"We are pleased to announce that our application to be part of the new Football Association of Ireland (FAI) National League has been successful.
As a founding member of the National League, we look forward to working collaboratively with the FAI and all other clubs in what is a significant step for football pathways and player development.
Mayo FC club chairman Joe Faughnan said "It’s a huge day for the club and we’re absolutely delighted to finally have it officially announced. This is a really exciting chapter and it’s fantastic to see senior football coming to Mayo. We have a busy few months ahead as we plan and prepare, but it’s an opportunity everyone at the club is looking forward to"
READ NEXT: The column from our soccer writer John Corless: Why Mayo FC are entering League of Ireland at a good time.

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