1945–46 League of Ireland
The 1945–46 League of Ireland was the 25th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
Cork United were the defending champions.Changes from 1944–45
failed to get re-elected and were replaced by Waterford, who returned after a five-year absence.Teams
Season overview
successfully defended their title, winning their fifth title in six years.Table
Results
Top goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
| 1 |  Patrick O'Leary | Cork United | 15 |
| 2 | Mick O'Flanagan | Bohemians | 11 |
| 2 | Tommy McCormack | Drumcondra | 11 |
| 2 | Tommy Eglington | Shamrock Rovers | 11 |
| 5 | George Sterling | Dundalk | 10 |
| 6 | Benny Henderson | Drumcondra | 8 |
| 6 | Paddy Coad | Shamrock Rovers | 8 |
| 6 | Chris Curtin | Waterford | 8 |
| 9 | Connie Forde | Cork United | 7 |
| 9 | Seán McCarthy | Cork United | 7 |
| 9 | Jackie O'Driscoll | Cork United | 7 |
| 9 | Willie Fallon | Dundalk | 7 |
| 9 | Tommy Byrne | Limerick | 7 |
| 9 |  Davy Cochrane | Shamrock Rovers | 7 |
| 9 | Gerry Malone | Shelbourne | 7 |
| 9 | Leo Ward | Drumcondra | 7 |
