| Competition: | League of Ireland |
| Season: | 1953–54 |
| Winners: | Shamrock Rovers (7th title) |
| League Topscorer: | Daniel Jordan (14 goals) |
| Biggest Home Win: | Shamrock Rovers 10–2 Cork Athletic |
| Biggest Away Win: | St Patrick's Athletic 1–4 Bohemians St Patrick's Athletic 2–5 Waterford Waterford 1–4 Bohemians |
| Highest Scoring: | Shamrock Rovers 10–2 Cork Athletic |
| Matches: | 132 |
| Total Goals: | 462 |
| Prevseason: | 1952–53 |
| Nextseason: | 1954–55 |
The 1953–54 League of Ireland was the 33rd season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
Shelbourne were the defending champions.
No new teams were elected to the League.
Shamrock Rovers won their seventh title.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Jordan | Bohemians | 14 |
| 2 | Paddy Ambrose | Shamrock Rovers | 13 |
| 3 | Christy Bergin | Waterford | 12 |
| Eddie Doran | Evergreen United | ||
| 5 | Joey Dunne | Bohemians | 11 |
| Paddy Gilbert | Limerick | ||
| Joe Martin | Dundalk | ||
| Brendan Treacy | Transport | ||
| 9 | Dessie Glynn | Drumcondra | 10 |
| Stephen McDonagh | Sligo Rovers | 10 | |
| Johnny Vaughan | Cork Athletic | 10 | |