Treaty United F.C.

The name of the club stems from Limerick's nickname as "The Treaty county", itself a reference to the Treaty of Limerick of 1691, the document which brought an end to the Williamite War in Ireland.

Following the liquidation of Limerick F.C. in 2019, the idea of a new team in Limerick arose. At first, it was to be called Limerick United but was forced to be changed due to threat of legal action from Limerick FC, because they had previously had that name.[1] The name Treaty United was chosen as Limerick is known as the Treaty County, after the 1691 Treaty of Limerick. Treaty United was confirmed as the name, and the women's team Treaty United W.F.C. was ready to enter the 2020 Women's National League season and the men's the 2020 League of Ireland First Division, but the men's team withdrew their licensing application for the 2020 season. The club went through the licensing procedures the following year however and on 20 February 2021 it was announced by the Football Association of Ireland that the club had been granted a licence and would take part in the 2021 League of Ireland First Division, taking the place of Shamrock Rovers II from the previous season.[2][3][4][5] Thus, the club is a continuation of senior football in Limerick, a story which began in 1937. The club kit, with its red and white stripes, is an ode to the same colours first worn by the Limerick teams of the 1930s. The blue shorts and socks also reflect on the blue kits worn by previous Limerick clubs over the decades, something that has resonated deeply with supporters. The very presence of Treaty in the Markets Field is significant, as this is widely viewed as the historical, spiritual home of Limerick football.

The club announced their 26 man first team squad and backroom staff for their first season in football under manager Tommy Barrett on 27 February 2021.[6] They also announced that the number 4 shirt would be retired as a mark of respect to former Limerick United captain Joe O'Mahony.[7][8] The club's first senior men's fixture was a 1–1 draw with Waterford in a pre-season friendly on 2 March 2021, with Limerick local Joel Coustrain getting the honour of scoring the senior mens team's first goal.[9] The senior men's first ever competitive fixture was on the 28 March 2021 as Treaty, captained by Jack Lynch, traveled to the Carlisle Grounds and drew 0–0 with Bray Wanderers to earn their first ever League of Ireland First Division point despite finishing the match with 10 men.[10][11]

As of 28 March 2021.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK  IRL Tadhg Ryan 2 DF  IRL Charlie Fleming 3 DF  IRL Marc Ludden 5 DF  IRL Clyde O'Connell 6 DF  IRL Anthony O'Donnell 7 MF  IRL Conor Melody 8 MF  IRL Joe Collins 9 FW  IRL Kieran Hanlon 10 MF  IRL Sean McSweeney 11 DF  IRL Alan Murphy 12 MF  IRL Matt Keane 13 DF  IRL Aaron Fitzgerald

No. Pos. Nation Player 14 DF  IRL Sean Guerins 15 MF  IRL Edward McCarthy 16 MF  IRL William Armshaw 17 MF  IRL Joel Coustrain 18 MF  IRL Stephen Christopher 21 GK  IRL Adam Gallagher 23 MF  IRL Callum McNamara 24 FW  IRL Dean George 25 DF  IRL Mark Walsh 26 FW  IRL Matt McKevitt 29 FW  IRL Bryan Murphy 44 DF  IRL Jack Lynch (captain)

4 – Joe O'Mahony[7]