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1941–42 League of Ireland

Field	Value
competition	League of Ireland
season	1941–42
winners	Cork United (2nd title)
league topscorer	Thomas Byrne (20 goals)
matches	90
total goals	366
prevseason	1940–41
nextseason	1942–43

The 1941–42 League of Ireland was the 21st season of the League of Ireland. Cork United were the defending champions.

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

Results

Top goalscorers

Pos	Player	Club	Goals
1	Thomas Byrne	Limerick	20

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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