The 1950–51 League of Ireland was the 30th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.

Cork Athletic were the defending champions.

Changes from 1949–50 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 successfully defended their title.

Final classification

Results

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals1Dessie GlynnDrumcondra202Johnny VaughanCork Athletic143Martin ColferShelbourne103Pat GallacherDundalk103George GraySligo Rovers106Tommy CarberryShelbourne97Christy BogganShamrock Rovers87Leo McDonaghDundalk87Joe MartinDundalk810Paddy CroninCork Athletic7