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1938–39 League of Ireland

Field	Value
competition	League of Ireland
season	1938–39
winners	Shamrock Rovers (6th title)
league topscorer	Patrick Bradshaw (22 goals)
matches	132
total goals	525
prevseason	1937–38
nextseason	1939–40

The 1938–39 League of Ireland was the eighteenth season of the League of Ireland. Shamrock Rovers were the defending champions.

Shamrock Rovers won their sixth title, and in doing so, became the first team to successfully defend their title.

Overview

Cork folded during the previous season, with Cork City taking their place.

Teams

Team	Location	Stadium
Bohemians	Dublin (Phibsborough)	Dalymount Park
Bray Unknowns	Bray	Carlisle Grounds
Brideville	Dublin (The Liberties)	Harold's Cross Stadium
Cork City	Cork	Mardyke
Drumcondra	Dublin (Clonturk)	Clonturk Park
Dundalk	Dundalk	Oriel Park
Limerick	Limerick	Markets Field
St. James's Gate	Dublin (Crumlin)	St. James's Park
Shamrock Rovers	Dublin (Milltown)	Glenmalure Park
Shelbourne	Dublin (Ringsend)	Shelbourne Park
Sligo Rovers	Sligo	The Showgrounds
Waterford	Waterford	Kilcohan Park

Table

Results

Top goalscorers

Pos	Player	Club	Goals
1	Patrick Bradshaw	St James's Gate	22

References

. (2025). ["Historical Tables"](https://www.leagueofireland.ie/mens/sse-airtricity-mens-premier-division/historical-tables-mens-premier-division/). *[[League of Ireland]]*.

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