Larne, the Inver Reds, have made history by winning the Irish Premiership title in a thrilling season. The club, which was written off by many after a turbulent summer and tricky campaign, has proven its strength and resilience to claim its third title in four years. Larne made a commanding start to the season, going on an 18-game unbeaten run and occupying top spot for most of the campaign. However, a blip during the closing stages of the season saw their 11-point gap at the top close to just three points, making it all come down to the final game of the season. Larne thrashed Dungannon Swifts 8-0, securing the title and ending Coleraine's hopes of an automatic European spot. Gary Haveron, the club's permanent manager, has been praised for his role in the team's success, saying, 'We dug in, it was a far from straight forward season. People were talking about the demise of Larne Football Club and underestimated what we have as a group, club and community.' Haveron became Larne's permanent manager following his second spell as interim coach after Nathan Rooney left the club. The former Glentoran and Carrick manager had already made history as Larne boss when they became the first Irish League club to win a game in the league phase of the Conference League in 2024. Leroy Millar, a midfielder for Larne, added that Haveron deserved the success, praising the 45-year-old for the role he has played in their latest title triumph. 'He has been absolutely unbelievable; he has been here a very long time and is a Larne man through and through,' Millar said. 'I am so lucky to have so many family and friends here today and the support I have had all season has been exceptional, but we reset now, it goes back to zero.'