1944–45 League of Ireland
The 1944–45 League of Ireland was the 24th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland. Shelbourne were the defending champions.
| Season | 1944–45 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Cork United (4th title) |
| Matches played | 56 |
| Goals scored | 229 (4.09 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Seán McCarthy (26 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Limerick 9–1 Dundalk |
| Biggest away win | Brideville 0–9 Cork United |
| Highest scoring | Brideville 4–7 Drumcondra |
← 1943–44 1945–46 → | |
Changes from 1943–44
St James's Gate failed to be re-elected and were replaced by Brideville, who returned after a one-year absence.
Teams
| Team | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Bohemians | Dublin (Phibsborough) | Dalymount Park |
| 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 |
| Shamrock Rovers | Dublin (Milltown) | Glenmalure Park |
| Shelbourne | Dublin (Ringsend) | Shelbourne Park |
Season overview
Cork United won their fourth title in five years.
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cork United | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 59 | 24 | +35 | 22 |
| 2 | Limerick | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 25 | +13 | 17 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 17 |
| 4 | Drumcondra | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 15 |
| 5 | Shelbourne | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 13 |
| 6 | Dundalk | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 22 | 33 | −11 | 11 |
| 7 | Brideville | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 44 | −24 | 9 |
| 8 | Bohemians | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 30 | −13 | 8 |
Results
Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   Seán McCarthy |
Cork United | 26 |
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