The 2004–05

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was the tenth season of second-tier

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under the league system at the time. The division consisted of 12 clubs. Armagh City were the champions and were promoted to the

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. Glenavon finished second and entered the

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, defeating

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3–2 on aggregate and gaining promotion. Ballinamallard United were relegated to the Irish Second Division. Ballymoney United were also due to be relegated, but were given a reprieve due to Omagh Town (who were relegated from the

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) going out of business.

League table

References

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2004–05 in Northern Ireland association football