| Competition: | Irish League |
| Season: | 1987–88 |
| Winners: | Glentoran 18th Irish title |
| Matches: | 182 |
| Total Goals: | 458 |
| League Topscorer: | Martin McGaughey (18) |
| Prevseason: | 1986–87 |
| Nextseason: | 1988–89 |
The 1987–88 Irish League was the 87th edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in Northern Irish football. The league consisted of 14 teams, and Glentoran won the championship.