| Competition: | Irish League |
| Season: | 1896–97 |
| Winners: | Glentoran 2nd Irish title |
| Matches: | 30 |
| Total Goals: | 125 |
| League Topscorer: | Johnny Darling Richard Peden (6 goals each) |
| Prevseason: | 1895–96 |
| Nextseason: | 1897–98 |
The 1896–97 Irish League was the 7th edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in Irish football.
The league comprised 6 teams, and Glentoran won the championship.
NOTE: Cliftonville beat Linfield 3-2 in a play-off for second place