The 1947–48 League of Ireland was the 27th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
Shelbourne were the defending champions.
Changes from 1946–47 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 Drumcondra won their first title. Table
Results
Top goalscorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1 Sean McCarthyCork United132 Kit LawlorDrumcondra103 Brendan CarrollShelbourne9 Paddy CoadShamrock Rovers5 Gerry MaloneShelbourne8 Peadar WalshDundalk7 Benny HendersonDrumcondra78 Podge GreggShamrock Rovers6 Paddy KinsellaShelbourne10 Danny Cameron5 Austin CurtinWaterford Noel DoyleBohemians Tony DrummondCork United Johnny GavinLimerick Paddy O'LearyCork United
See also
1947–48 FAI Cup