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1954–55 League of Ireland
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| competition | League of Ireland |
| winners | St Patrick's Athletic (2nd title) |
| matches | 132 |
| total goals | 550 |
| league topscorer | Jimmy Gauld |
| (30 goals) | |
| biggest home win | Shamrock Rovers 7–0 Bohemians |
| St Patrick's Athletic 10–3 Dundalk | |
| biggest away win | Transport 0–7 Shelbourne |
| highest scoring | St Patrick's Athletic 10–3 Dundalk |
| prevseason | 1953–54 |
| nextseason | 1955–56 |
| season | 1954–55 |
(30 goals) St Patrick's Athletic 10–3 Dundalk The 1954–55 League of Ireland was the 34th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
Shamrock Rovers were the defending champions.
Changes from 1953–54 season
No new teams were elected to the League.
Teams
| Team | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Bohemians | Dublin (Phibsborough) | Dalymount Park |
| Cork Athletic | Cork (Mardyke) | Mardyke |
| Drumcondra | Dublin (Drumcondra) | Tolka Park |
| Dundalk | Dundalk | Oriel Park |
| Evergreen United | Cork (Turners Cross) | Turners Cross |
| Limerick | Limerick | Markets Field |
| Shamrock Rovers | Dublin (Milltown) | Glenmalure Park |
| Shelbourne | Dublin (Ringsend) | Shelbourne Park |
| Sligo Rovers | Sligo | The Showgrounds |
| St Patrick's Athletic | Dublin (Inchicore) | Richmond Park |
| Transport | Bray | Carlisle Grounds |
| Waterford | Waterford | Kilcohan Park |
Season overview
St Patrick's Athletic won their second title.
Table
Results
Top scorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland Jimmy Gauld | Waterford | 30 |
| 2 | Republic of Ireland Shay Gibbons | St Patrick's Athletic | 28 |
| 3 | Republic of Ireland Rory Dwyer | Shelbourne | 19 |
| 4 | Republic of Ireland Dermot Curtis | 16 | |
| 5 | Republic of Ireland Paddy Ambrose | Shamrock Rovers | 14 |
| Republic of Ireland Johnny Armstrong | Sligo Rovers | ||
| 7 | Republic of Ireland Jack Fitzgerald | Waterford | 13 |
| 8 | Republic of Ireland Joe Martin | St Patrick's Athletic | 12 |
| Republic of Ireland Willie Moloney | Cork Athletic | ||
| 10 | Republic of Ireland Tommy Collins | 11 | |
| Republic of Ireland Dessie Glynn | Drumcondra |
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