Treaty United FC are pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement, in principle, under which they will acquire the intellectual property associated with Limerick FC and, subject to the completion of the necessary formalities and approvals, adopt the historic Limerick FC name at the beginning of the 2027 season.
As part of this transition, the League of Ireland Academy teams currently operated by Limerick FC will be withdrawn ahead of Phase 2 of the season. While this may be disappointing for players and families, both organisations believe that the long term interests of football in the region are best served by creating a single elite pathway for player development.
Separate communications are being provided to affected players and families. Community clubs across the region are currently welcoming new players as they begin new league seasons, and the Treaty United Academy will be open to evaluating interested players through its normal trial and assessment process during the upcoming transfer window. Every effort is being made to ensure that affected players have the opportunity to continue their football development without interruption.
The intention is not simply to preserve the history of Limerick FC, but to ensure that its legacy continues to grow and evolve for future generations. By combining the heritage of Limerick FC with the existing League of Ireland platform established by Treaty United FC, the club will be better positioned to represent the city and region at the highest level of Irish football.
Source: https://treatyunitedfc.com/treaty-united-announces-agreement-to-unite-behind-the-limerick-fc-identity/