The 1949–50 League of Ireland was the 29th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
Changes from 1948–49 No new teams were elected to the League.
Teams
TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkCork AthleticCorkMardykeDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne ParkSligo RoversSligoThe ShowgroundsTransportBrayCarlisle GroundsWaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park
Season overview Cork Athletic won their first title.
Table
Results
Top goalscorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1 David McCullochWaterford192 Patrick O'LearyCork Athletic133 Johnny Vaughan124 Bobby DuffyShamrock Rovers115 Jimmy DugganTransport9 Dessie GlynnDrumcondra7 Austin CurtinWaterford8 Sam WatersSligo Rovers9 Joe RalphDundalk710 Dan Lavery6 Jackie O'ReillyCork Athletic