The 1952–53 League of Ireland was the 32nd season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
St Patrick's Athletic were the defending champions.
Changes from 1951–52 No new teams were elected to the League.
Teams
TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkCork AthleticCork (Mardyke)MardykeDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkEvergreen UnitedCork (Turners Cross)Turners CrossLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne ParkSligo RoversSligoThe ShowgroundsSt Patrick's AthleticDublin (Inchicore)Richmond ParkTransportBrayCarlisle GroundsWaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park
Season overview Shelbourne won their sixth title.
Table
Results
Top scorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1 Shay GibbonsSt Patrick's Athletic222 Jim RoweDrumcondra163 Liam CollSligo Rovers13 Rory DwyerShelbourne Dessie GlynnDrumcondra Mick LipperTransport7 Seán McCarthyEvergreen United11 Joe MartinDundalk9 Paddy CollopyLimerick10 Tom McCabeDundalk