Reigning Premier Division champions Dundalk have pledged to keep paying their players and the rest of the club's staff while the SSE Airtricity League is in shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
League bosses hope to resume in June but while Bohemians and Shelbourne have vowed that their players will continue to be paid, top flight rivals Sligo Rovers and Cork City are not in position to do so.
"We are proud of all of your efforts thus far to instil a sense of stability and community as COVID-19 continues to spread around the world," read a statement from the Lilywhites this afternoon.
"The world is a very different place than it was a year ago, a month ago and even a few weeks ago. Times like these bring uncertainty and stress to us all.
"Although these are stressful times, the Board of Directors would like to make sure that no member of Dundalk FC is stressed about losing their job and wages.
"You will all continue to be paid and the Board of Directors is committed to keeping stability in your daily lives and homes as we all get through this difficult time.
"We ask that everyone continues to follow government guidance and team policies as we can all do our part to beat COVID-19. We also wish you all health, happiness and safety.’
"We also want to thank our loyal sponsors for being there with us through the suspension of play. We also want to thank our season ticket holders for their ongoing support.
"Without the commitment of our sponsors and season ticket holders, we would not be able to make this commitment to our employees.
"Please support our sponsors to the extent that you are able during this crisis and, especially, once the crisis has passed".
