Treaty United and Limerick FC partnership to ensure club’s legacy

Treaty United and Limerick FC partnership to ensure club’s legacy

Treaty United recently announced an agreement in principle to acquire the intellectual property associated with Limerick FC

Treaty United recently announced an agreement in principle to acquire the intellectual property associated with Limerick FC to adopt the club’s name from the 2027 season and to ensure its legacy for the future.

Subject to the completion of the necessary formalities and approvals, Treaty United will adopt the historic Limerick FC name at the beginning of the 2027 season in what is described as an important step toward unifying senior football in Limerick.

The move will create a single identity and pathway for players, supporters, sponsors, and the wider football community throughout the Mid-West region.

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For generations, the name Limerick FC has occupied a special place in Irish football. It represents decades of history, tradition, achievement, and community pride. The intention of both organisations is to preserve and strengthen that legacy while building a sustainable and ambitious future for the game in Limerick.

This agreement reflects a shared belief that the strongest future for football in Limerick lies in bringing together the region’s resources, talent, and supporters behind a single senior club. Both organisations believe that a unified structure will provide the best platform for player development, supporter engagement, commercial growth, and long-term success on and off the pitch.

As part of this transition, the League of Ireland Academy teams currently operated by Limerick FC will be withdrawn ahead of Phase 2 of the season.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.

Pat O’Sullivan, Owner, Limerick FC, commented, “Football in Limerick has been an important part of my life for many years, and I have always wanted to see the game thrive in our city. After considerable reflection, I have come to believe that the greatest legacy we can leave is not preserving separate organisations, but creating the strongest possible future for the next generation of players and supporters. I believe this agreement provides the best opportunity to protect the legacy of Limerick FC while strengthening the future of football throughout our region.

I am grateful to everyone who has supported Limerick FC over the years and I am proud that the club’s history, traditions, and identity will continue to play an important role in the future of football in Limerick.”

Ian McMahon, Managing Director, Treaty United commented “We are honoured by the opportunity to become custodians of the Limerick FC name and heritage. We recognise the responsibility that comes with that privilege and are committed to building a club that honours its past while creating new successes for future generations. This agreement is about bringing people together behind a common vision for football in Limerick. By uniting our efforts, we believe we can create a stronger club, a stronger pathway for players, and a stronger future for the game throughout the Mid West.”

Further details regarding the transition and implementation of the club’s future identity will be announced in due course.