Drogheda United Face UCD in Premier Division Play Off Final

Drogheda United and UCD are competing at Tallaght Stadium in the Promotion-Relegation Play-Off Final for a spot in the 2027 League of Ireland Premier Division. Radio Kerry and extratime.com both reported on the fixture, with Radio Kerry noting that Kevin Doherty manages Drogheda United. [1][2]

Radio Kerry reported that UCD entered the match as the First Division runners-up. As FTMQ News reported earlier, UCD reached this fixture after defeating Bray Wanderers 3-1 in the First Division playoff final at Tolka Park. [1][6]

Drogheda is an Irish town that traces its origins to early medieval settlements along the Boyne estuary and became a chartered borough under Norman lord Hugh de Lacy in the 12th century. The town gained notoriety in September 1649 when Oliver Cromwell's forces besieged the fortifications, leading to the slaughter of the Royalist garrison and civilians. Tullyallen is a town located 6 kilometres north-west of Drogheda in County Louth. [4][5]

The winner of the match between Drogheda United and UCD will secure a place in next season's Premier Division. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Sligo Rovers were relegated from the Premier Division this season. [1][7]