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1984–85 League of Ireland

FieldValue
competitionLeague of Ireland
season1984–85
dates16 September 1984 - 2 May 1985
winnersShamrock Rovers (12th title)
relegatedSligo Rovers
Drogheda United
Finn Harps
Longford Town
continentalcup1European Cup
continentalcup1 qualifiersShamrock Rovers
continentalcup2UEFA Cup
continentalcup2 qualifiersBohemians
continentalcup3Cup Winners' Cup
continentalcup3 qualifiersGalway United
league topscorerTommy Gaynor (17)
& Michael O'Connor (17)
biggest home winLimerick City 6–0 Drogheda United (24 February 1985)
biggest away winLongford Town 0–6 St. Patrick's Athletic (24 February 1985)
highest scoringFinn Harps 4–5 Drogheda United (30 September 1984)
prevseason1983–84
nextseason1985–86

Drogheda United Finn Harps Longford Town & Michael O'Connor (17) Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1984–1985 season.

Overview

It was contested by 16 teams, and Shamrock Rovers won the championship. The prize for the League Champions was £5,000.

Final table

Bottom four clubs relegated to the new First Division for next season.

Bray Wanderers, Cobh Ramblers, Derry City, E.M.F.A., Monaghan United and Newcastle United were elected to the 1985–86 League of Ireland First Division.

Results

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1Tommy GaynorLimerick City17
1Michael O'ConnorAthlone Town17
3Jackie JamesonBohemians15
4Fran HitchcockHome Farm14
4Des KennedyLimerick City14
6Mick ByrneShamrock Rovers12
6Con McLaughlinFinn Harps12
6Larry WyseBohemians12
9Roddy CollinsDrogheda United10
9Paddy DillonDrogheda United10
9Terry EvistonAthlone Town10
9Brian GardinerGalway United10
9Pat MorleyWaterford10
9Liam O'BrienShamrock Rovers10

References

References

  1. "Biggest Home Win".
  2. "Biggest Away Win".
  3. "Highest scoring game".
  4. "Historical tables". League of Ireland.
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