The 1948–49 League of Ireland was the 28th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
Drumcondra were the defending champions.
Changes from 1947–48 Two new teams were elected to the League: Sligo Rovers returned after an eight-year absence, while Transport made their début. This resulted in an expansion in size for the first time in six seasons, from eight to ten.
For the first time in the history of the League, there were more teams from outside Dublin (six) than from Dublin (four).
Teams
TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkCork UnitedCorkMardykeCork AthleticDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne ParkSligo RoversSligoThe ShowgroundsTransportBrayCarlisle GroundsWaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park
Season overview Cork United resigned from the League on 10 October 1948 and disbanded following their participation in the Dublin City Cup. Cork Athletic were founded with a new board and elected in their place.
Drumcondra successfully defended their title.
Table
Results
Top goalscorers RankPlayerClubGoals1 Bernard LesterTransport12 Eugene NoonanWaterford Patrick O'LearyCork Athletic4 Brendan CarrollShelbourne10 George SergeantSligo Rovers6 Kit LawlorDrumcondra9 Paddy MullenShamrock Rovers8 Emmet McLoughlinBohemians8 Gerry MaloneShelbourne Peadar WalshDundalk
See also
1948–49 FAI Cup 1948–49 Dublin City Cup 1948–49 League of Ireland Shield
References