Larne FC
Northern Ireland · Founded: 1889
Larne Football Club is a professional football club from the town of Larne in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The club was originally formed in 1889 and is one of the older football institutions in the country. In its early history, Larne competed in junior and intermediate football before gradually establishing itself within the senior football structure. The club’s traditional home ground is Inver Park, which has been its base for most of its existence..
For much of its history, Larne experienced a mixed level of success, spending long periods outside the top division and moving between tiers of Northern Irish football. The club achieved several intermediate honours and occasional strong cup runs, but it did not consistently compete for major senior trophies. Over time, financial challenges and league restructuring also affected its stability, including periods of relegation from the top level..
In the modern era, Larne has undergone a major transformation, especially after significant investment in the late 2010s. This allowed the club to become fully professional and return to the top flight, where it quickly became competitive again. Larne has since won major domestic honours, including league titles, and has also participated in European competitions, marking the most successful period in its history..
| Tournament | Count | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Championship | 3 | 2022-23 · 2023-24 · 2025-26 |
| 1 | 2024-25 | |
| 1 | 1925-26 | |
| Cup | 6 | 1927-28 · 1934-35 · 1986-87 · 1988-89 · 2004-05 · 2020-21 |