The 1956–57 League of Ireland was the 36th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
St Patrick's Athletic were the defending champions.
Changes from 1955–56 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 (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkTransportDublin (Harold's Cross)Harold's Cross StadiumWaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park
Season overview Shamrock Rovers won their eighth title and qualified for the following season's European Cup.
Table
Results
Top scorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1Tommy HamiltonShamrock Rovers15Donal LeahyEvergreen United153Austin Noonan134Jack FitzgeraldWaterford12Dessie GlynnShelbourne6Willie ColemanDrumcondra11Tommy CollinsCork AthleticVincent MorrisonSligo Rovers9Jackie McCourtDrumcondra10Jack WalshSligo Rovers