1939–40 League of Ireland


The 1939–40 League of Ireland was the nineteenth season of the League of Ireland. Shamrock Rovers were the two-time defending champions.
St James's Gate won their second title.

Overview

No new teams were elected to the League.
Cork City withdrew on 13 February 1940. However, a new team, Cork United, were immediately elected in their place, being given special permission to complete Cork City's remaining fixtures.

Teams

TeamLocationStadium
BohemiansDublin Dalymount Park
Bray UnknownsBrayCarlisle Grounds
BridevilleDublin Harold's Cross Stadium
Cork CityCorkMardyke
Cork UnitedCorkMardyke
DrumcondraDublin Clonturk Park
DundalkDundalkOriel Park
LimerickLimerickMarkets Field
St. James's GateDublin St. James's Park
Shamrock RoversDublin Glenmalure Park
ShelbourneDublin Shelbourne Park
Sligo RoversSligoThe Showgrounds
WaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park

Table

Top goalscorers