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 Brideville failed to get re-elected and were replaced by Waterford, who returned after a five-year absence.
Teams
TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkCork UnitedCorkMardykeDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne ParkWaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park
Season overview Cork United successfully defended their title, winning their fifth title in six years.
Table
Results
Top goalscorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1 Patrick O'LearyCork United152 Mick O'FlanaganBohemians11 Tommy McCormackDrumcondra Tommy EglingtonShamrock Rovers5 George SterlingDundalk106 Benny HendersonDrumcondra8 Paddy CoadShamrock Rovers Chris CurtinWaterford9 Connie FordeCork United7 Seán McCarthy Jackie O'Driscoll Willie FallonDundalk Tommy ByrneLimerick Davy CochraneShamrock Rovers Gerry MaloneShelbourne Leo WardDrumcondra
See also
1945–46 FAI Cup