{"product_id":"limerick-fc-top","title":"Limerick FC Umbro vintage collector's jersey - League of Ireland","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eLimerick FC – The Umbro Jersey of a Club That Wrote Irish Football History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eLimerick FC is one of the most respected names in the \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e — a founding club, a club with character, supported by a working-class city on the banks of the Shannon. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage Umbro Limerick FC jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, in exceptional 9\/10 condition, is an authentic fragment of the golden age of Irish football, from a time when few local clubs dared to dream big.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limerick FC (Irish Clubs)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umbro\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e S\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey — some signs of age that only add to its collector's character\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eLimerick FC is an institution of Irish football. Founded in 1937, the club has long been one of the mainstays of the \u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland\u003c\/strong\u003e, with several league titles and a regular presence on the national stage. At the time this Umbro jersey was produced, Limerick was a recognized force in \u003cstrong\u003evintage Irish football\u003c\/strong\u003e, a club capable of competing with the biggest local names like Bohemian, Shelbourne, or Dundalk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe choice of \u003cstrong\u003eUmbro\u003c\/strong\u003e as kit manufacturer was not insignificant. At that time, the brand with the two diamonds dressed some of the most iconic clubs in England and Ireland, providing serious manufacturing quality and a style recognizable among thousands. Wearing a Limerick Umbro jersey was wearing something that carried weight, a strong identity in a championship that did not lack passion or intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeague of Ireland Championship Titles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimerick FC won the Irish championship multiple times, particularly in the 1960s and 1980s — glorious periods when the club proudly represented the province of Munster against Dublin clubs. These national conquests make every Limerick jersey from that era an object carrying a powerful collective history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe club's European adventures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike any Irish champion, Limerick participated in European cups, facing continental clubs in matches that remain rare and precious moments for the region's supporters. These experiences in \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean football\u003c\/strong\u003e give the club a dimension that extends far beyond the borders of the Shannon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePopular roots in the city of Limerick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimerick FC is also a love story with an entire city, a community that has always supported its club with unwavering loyalty despite the ups and downs. This vintage jersey embodies this visceral attachment, that of true Irish supporters who never gave up, even during the difficult times the club has faced over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs. Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is fundamentally different from a replica mass-produced today. It is a garment that genuinely existed in its time, made with the materials and production methods of the era, carrying within it the texture, cut, and manufacturing details that modern reproductions never perfectly imitate. It is a piece of textile history as much as football history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Limerick FC Umbro jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e boasts a 9\/10 condition — which is exceptional for a piece of this age. The small traces of wear present are the unmistakable sign of its authenticity: this jersey has lived, it has been worn, it has known Irish changing rooms and stands. No reproduction can simulate that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Sizing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are systematically smaller than their modern equivalents — this is a reality that every collector must understand before buying. A vintage S often corresponds to what would today be called an XS or a very fitted S according to current standards. The cuts of the era were closer to the body, shorter too, without the loose drape found on modern jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore ordering, measure your chest circumference and compare it with the actual measurements of the jersey if available. The golden rule: if you hesitate between two sizes for vintage, always go for the larger one. A slightly too large jersey can be worn with style. A too small jersey stays in the drawer — and that's a shame for such a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Irish club jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the rarest and most sought-after pieces in the European retro football market. Irish football is still underrepresented in major collections, which makes every authentic piece from a club like Limerick FC particularly valuable. We are far from the Premier League jerseys found in abundance at flea markets — here, we are talking about a rare item, difficult to find, that tells a story many collectors don't yet have on their shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in 9\/10 condition, it's even rarer. An \u003cstrong\u003eIrish Umbro collector's jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e in such good condition doesn't just appear out of nowhere. The vast majority of jerseys from that era were worn until complete wear, lost, forgotten in damp boxes, or carelessly discarded. This one has been preserved. There aren't many in this condition on the market — and once it's gone, it will be difficult to find an equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Limerick_FC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eLimerick FC - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive - History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.uefa.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eUEFA - European football\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you collect jerseys that are off the beaten path, this one ticks all the boxes — rare, authentic, well-preserved, and carrying a story worth telling. It's your turn to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Irish Clubs","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54012072362259,"sku":"264463","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_LIMERICK-FC-TOP-S-264463_1.jpg?v=1775502469","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/limerick-fc-top","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}