Kildare make it

Kildare County haved earned a First Division grade license along with another 7 clubs after a committee's final decision at the weekend. Cobh Ramblers who were playing in the Premier Division and then relegated last season are in the 'A' Championship license.

Finn Harps, and Drogheda United two have Premier licenses. The Louth club were in serious finacial trouble but came out of examinership a fortnight ago to retain the top flight status.

The Independent Licensing Commission agreed a series of sanctions for the 2009 season to any clubs in breach of the licensing criteria. Last Week FAI chief executive John Delaney said that clubs would face points deductions of up to 40 points this term if found in breach of these codes.

List of FAI Club Licenses:

Premier Division

Bohemians
Bray Wanderers
Cork City
Derry City
Drogheda United
Dundalk
Finn Harps
Galway United
Monaghan United
Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne
Sligo Rovers
St Patrick's Athletic
UCD
Waterford United

First Division

Athlone Town
Kildare County
Limerick FC
Longford Town
Mervue United
Sporting Fingal
Wexford Youths