1946–47 League of Ireland


The 1946–47 League of Ireland was the 26th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
Cork United were the defending champions.

Changes from 1945–46

No new teams were elected to the League.

Teams

TeamLocationStadium
BohemiansDublin Dalymount Park
Cork UnitedCorkMardyke
DrumcondraDublin Clonturk Park
DundalkDundalkOriel Park
LimerickLimerickMarkets Field
Shamrock RoversDublin Glenmalure Park
ShelbourneDublin Shelbourne Park
WaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park

Season overview

won their fifth title, their first in three years.

Table

Results

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Paddy CoadShamrock Rovers11
1 Alf HansonShelbourne11
3 Mick O'FlanaganBohemians10
3 Seán McCarthyCork United10
5 Podge GreggShamrock Rovers9
5 Gerry MaloneShelbourne9
7 Kit LawlorDrumcondra8
8 Eugene KirbyBohemians7
8 Owen MaddenCork United7
8 Paddy O'LearyCork United7