The League of Ireland Second Division is the third tier of the Irish football league system. It features clubs from across the Republic of Ireland, providing a platform for teams to compete and develop talent. The league operates on a promotion and relegation system with the League of Ireland Premier Division and the First Division. Teams in the Second Division play each other in a round-robin format, with points awarded for wins and draws. The top teams at the end of the season may earn promotion to the First Division, while the lowest-ranked teams face the risk of relegation to lower leagues.