1941–42 League of Ireland
The 1941–42 League of Ireland was the 21st season of the League of Ireland. Cork United were the defending champions.
| Season | 1941–42 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Cork United (2nd title) |
| Matches played | 90 |
| Goals scored | 366 (4.07 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Thomas Byrne (20 goals) |
← 1940–41 1942–43 → | |
Cork United won their second title, becoming only the second team to successfully defend their title.
Overview
Waterford resigned from the League voluntarily, resulting in a reduction in size from eleven to ten teams.
Teams
| Team | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Bohemians | Dublin (Phibsborough) | Dalymount Park |
| Bray Unknowns | Bray | Carlisle Grounds |
| Brideville | Dublin (The Liberties) | Harold's Cross Stadium |
| Cork United | Cork | Mardyke |
| Drumcondra | Dublin (Clonturk) | Clonturk Park |
| Dundalk | Dundalk | Oriel Park |
| Limerick | Limerick | Markets Field |
| St. James's Gate | Dublin (Drimnagh) | Iveagh Grounds |
| Shamrock Rovers | Dublin (Milltown) | Glenmalure Park |
| Shelbourne | Dublin (Ringsend) | Shelbourne Park |
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork United | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 54 | 20 | +34 | 30 |
| 2 | Shamrock Rovers | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 52 | 23 | +29 | 28 |
| 3 | Shelbourne | 18 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 38 | 29 | +9 | 21 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 45 | 36 | +9 | 19 |
| 5 | St James's Gate | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 41 | 35 | +6 | 19[lower-alpha 1] |
| 6 | Brideville | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 44 | −15 | 17 |
| 7 | Limerick | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 32 | 33 | −1 | 15[lower-alpha 1] |
| 8 | Bohemians | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 36 | −7 | 14 |
| 9 | Drumcondra | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 29 | 49 | −20 | 14 |
| 10 | Bray Unknowns | 18 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 17 | 61 | −44 | 3 |
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Notes:
Notes:
- Limerick fielded an ineligible player during the match with St James's Gate. The original result – a 3-1 win to Limerick – was annulled and the match awarded to St James's Gate.
Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Byrne | Limerick | 20 |
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