1998–99 League of Ireland First Division

The 1998–99 League of Ireland First Division season was the 14th season of the League of Ireland First Division.The First Division was contested by 10 teams and Drogheda United F.C.played off against Bohemians who finished in tenth place in the 1998–99 League of Ireland Premier Division.The winner would compete in the 1999–2000 League of Ireland Premier Division.Bohemians won 7–0 on aggregate and retained their place in the Premier Division.

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