The 1996–97 Irish League was the 96th edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in Northern Irish football. The league consisted of 8 teams, and Crusaders won the championship.
Premier Division
League standings
Results
Matches 1–14
Matches 15–28
First Division
League standings
Promotion/relegation play-off Omagh Town, who finished in the relegation play-off place, faced Bangor, the 2nd-placed team in the First Division, in a two-legged tie for a place in next season's Irish League Premier Division.
Ards won 2–0 on aggregate
References Northern Ireland - List of final tables (RSSSF)