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1951–52 League of Ireland


FieldValue
competitionLeague of Ireland
season1951–52
winnersSt Patrick's Athletic (1st title)
matches132
total goals521
league topscorerShay Gibbons (26 goals)
biggest home winDundalk 6–0 Limerick
Shamrock Rovers 6–0 Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers 6–0 Limerick
biggest away winBohemians 1–5 St Patrick's Athletic
highest scoringShelbourne 4–4 Drumcondra
Shelbourne 6–2 Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers 4–4 Shelbourne
Waterford 2–6 Transport
prevseason1950–51
nextseason1952–53

Shamrock Rovers 6–0 Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers 6–0 Limerick Shelbourne 6–2 Sligo Rovers Sligo Rovers 4–4 Shelbourne Waterford 2–6 Transport

Cork Athletic were the two-time defending champions.

Changes from 1950–51

Two new teams were elected to the League: Evergreen United and St Patrick's Athletic.

Teams

TeamLocationStadium
BohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount Park
Cork AthleticCork (Mardyke)Mardyke
DrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk Park
DundalkDundalkOriel Park
Evergreen UnitedCork (Turners Cross)Turners Cross
LimerickLimerickMarkets Field
Shamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure Park
ShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne Park
Sligo RoversSligoThe Showgrounds
St Patrick's AthleticDublin (Inchicore)Richmond Park
TransportBrayCarlisle Grounds
WaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park

Season overview

St Patrick's Athletic won their first title.

Final classification

Results

Top goalscorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1Ireland Shay GibbonsSt Patrick's Athletic26
2Ireland Rory DwyerShelbourne22
3Ireland Dessie GlynnDrumcondra20
4Ireland Billy BurnsShamrock Rovers15
Ireland Seán McCarthyEvergreen United
6Ireland Jack FitzgeraldWaterford14
7Ireland Joey DunneBohemians12
8Ireland Liam CollSligo Rovers11
Ireland Bernie LesterTransport
10Ireland Johnny ArmstrongSligo Rovers10
Scotland Jimmy NelsonWaterford
Ireland Johnny VaughanCork Athletic
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