A Championship

A Championship
Founded2008
Folded2011
Country Ireland
Level on pyramid3
Promotion toLeague of Ireland First Division
Domestic cup(s)FAI Cup
League cup(s)A Championship Cup
A Championship Shield
League of Ireland Cup
Last championsDerry City A
Most championshipsUCD A (2)

The A Championship, also known as the Newstalk A Championship, was an association football league featuring League of Ireland reserve teams and emerging senior teams. It was a third level league in the Republic of Ireland football league system. It was formed in 2008 and disbanded following the 2011 season. Between 2009 and 2011 the league was sponsored by Newstalk. It was effectively absorbed into the League of Ireland U19 Division.