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
TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkBray UnknownsBrayCarlisle GroundsBridevilleDublin (The Liberties)Harold's Cross StadiumCork CityCorkMardykeCork UnitedDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldSt. James's GateDublin (Crumlin)St. James's ParkShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne ParkSligo RoversSligoThe ShowgroundsWaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park
Table
Results
Top goalscorers PlayerClubGoals1Patrick BradshawSt James's Gate29
References