UCD A were the inaugural champions, Cork City A won the Shield competition and Mervue United were promoted to the First Division after a play off.
Between March and June the twelve League of Ireland Premier Division reserve teams competed in the A Championship Shield.
[1][2] The regular season saw the twelve League of Ireland Premier Division reserve teams joined by Limerick 37 A plus the first teams of Mervue United, Salthill Devon and Tullamore Town.
As the highest placed non-reserve team, Mervue United qualified for a promotion/relegation play-off and after defeating Kildare County, they were promoted to the League of Ireland First Division.
[5][6][7] Bohemians A and UCD A competed in a playoff to decide the overall A Championship title.