1984–85 League of Ireland
Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1984-1985 season.Overview
It was contested by 16 teams, and Shamrock Rovers won the championship. The prize for the League Champions was £5,000.Bottom four clubs relegated to the new First Division for next season.
Bray Wanderers, Cobh Ramblers, Derry City, E.M.F.A., Monaghan United and Newcastle United were elected to the 1985–86 League of Ireland First Division.Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
| 1 | Tommy Gaynor | Limerick City | 17 |
| 1 | Michael O'Connor | Athlone Town | 17 |
| 3 | Jackie Jameson | Bohemians | 15 |
| 4 | Fran Hitchcock | Home Farm | 14 |
| 4 | Des Kennedy | Limerick City | 14 |
| 6 | Mick Byrne | Shamrock Rovers | 12 |
| 6 | Con McLaughlin | Finn Harps | 12 |
| 6 | Larry Wyse | Bohemians | 12 |
| 9 | Roddy Collins | Drogheda United | 10 |
| 9 | Paddy Dillon | Drogheda United | 10 |
| 9 | Terry Eviston | Athlone Town | 10 |
| 9 | Brian Gardiner | Galway United | 10 |
| 9 | Pat Morley | Waterford | 10 |
| 9 | Liam O'Brien | Shamrock Rovers | 10 |
