1948–49 League of Ireland


The 1948–49 League of Ireland was the 28th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
Drumcondra were the defending champions.

Changes from 1947–48

Two new teams were elected to the League: Sligo Rovers returned after an eight–year absence, while Transport made their début. This resulted in an expansion in size for the first time in six seasons, from eight to ten.
For the first time in the history of the League, there were more teams from outside Dublin than from Dublin.

Teams

TeamLocationStadium
BohemiansDublin Dalymount Park
Cork UnitedCorkMardyke
Cork AthleticCorkMardyke
DrumcondraDublin Clonturk Park
DundalkDundalkOriel Park
LimerickLimerickMarkets Field
Shamrock RoversDublin Glenmalure Park
ShelbourneDublin Shelbourne Park
Sligo RoversSligoThe Showgrounds
TransportBrayCarlisle Grounds
WaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park

Season overview

resigned from the League on 10 October 1948 and disbanded following their participation in the Dublin City Cup. Cork Athletic were founded with a new board and elected in their place.
Drumcondra successfully defended their title.

Table

Results

Top goalscorers