1954–55 League of Ireland explained

Competition:League of Ireland
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

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

TeamLocationStadium
BohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount Park
Cork AthleticCork (Mardyke)Mardyke
DrumcondraDublin (Drumcondra)Tolka Park
DundalkDundalkOriel Park
Evergreen UnitedCork (Turners Cross)Turners Cross
LimerickLimerickMarkets Field
Shamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure Park
ShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne Park
Sligo RoversSligoThe Showgrounds
St Patrick's AthleticDublin (Inchicore)Richmond Park
TransportBrayCarlisle Grounds
WaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park

Season overview

St Patrick's Athletic won their second title.

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Jimmy GauldWaterford30
2 Shay GibbonsSt Patrick's Athletic28
3 Rory DwyerShelbourne19
4 Dermot Curtis16
5 Paddy AmbroseShamrock Rovers14
Johnny ArmstrongSligo Rovers
7 Jack FitzgeraldWaterford13
8 Joe MartinSt Patrick's Athletic12
Willie MoloneyCork Athletic
10 Tommy Collins11
Dessie GlynnDrumcondra