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

TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkCork UnitedCorkMardykeDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne ParkWaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park

Season overview Shelbourne won their fifth title, their first in three years.

Table

Results

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerClubGoals1 Paddy CoadShamrock Rovers11 Alf HansonShelbourne3 Mick O'FlanaganBohemians10 Seán McCarthyCork United5 Podge GreggShamrock Rovers9 Gerry MaloneShelbourne7 Kit LawlorDrumcondra88 Eugene KirbyBohemians7 Owen MaddenCork United Paddy O'Leary

See also

1946–47 FAI Cup