| Competition: | Irish League |
| Season: | 1897–98 |
| Winners: | Linfield 5th Irish title |
| Matches: | 30 |
| Total Goals: | 117 |
| Prevseason: | 1896–97 |
| Nextseason: | 1898–99 |
The 1897–98 Irish League was the 8th edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in Irish football.
The league comprised 6 teams, and Linfield won the championship.
NOTE: Cliftonville beat Glentoran 2-0 in a play-off for second place