The 1955–56 League of Ireland was the 35th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
St Patrick's Athletic were the defending champions.
Changes from 1954–55 season No new teams were elected to the League.
Teams
TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkCork AthleticCork (Mardyke)MardykeDrumcondraDublin (Drumcondra)Tolka 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 St Patrick's Athletic won their third title.
Table
Results
Top scorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1Shay GibbonsSt Patrick's Athletic212Paddy AmbroseShamrock Rovers203Paddy O'RourkeSt Patrick's Athletic174Gerry MaloneShelbourne155Johnny ArmstrongSligo Rovers146Jack Walsh127Jack FitzgeraldWaterford11Mick LipperLimerickSonny PriceWaterford10Francie CallanDundalk10Eddie DoranEvergreen United