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1939–40 League of Ireland

Field	Value
competition	League of Ireland
season	1939–40
winners	St. James's Gate (2nd title)
league topscorer	Patrick Bradshaw (29 goals)
matches	132
total goals	540
prevseason	1938–39
nextseason	1940–41

The 1939–40 League of Ireland was the nineteenth season of the League of Ireland. Shamrock Rovers were the two-time defending champions.

St James's Gate won their second title.

Overview

No new teams were elected to the League.

Cork City withdrew on 13 February 1940. However, a new team, Cork United, were immediately elected in their place, being given special permission to complete Cork City's remaining fixtures.

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
Cork United
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	29

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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