1988–89 League of Ireland Premier Division explained

Competition:	League of Ireland Premier Division
Season:	1988–89
Winners:	Derry City (1st title)
Relegated:	Cobh Ramblers Waterford United
Continentalcup1:	European Cup
Continentalcup2:	UEFA Cup
Continentalcup2 Qualifiers:	Dundalk F.C.
Continentalcup3:	UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
Continentalcup3 Qualifiers:	Cork City
League Topscorer:	Billy Hamilton 21 (Limerick City)^[1] ^[2]
Prevseason:	1987–88
Nextseason:	1989–90

The 1988–89 League of Ireland Premier Division was the fourth season of the League of Ireland Premier Division. The Premier Division was made up of 12 teams.

Overview

The Premier Division was contested by 12 teams and Derry City F.C. won the championship. ^{[3] [4]}

Results

Matches 23–33

See also

• 1988–89 League of Ireland First Division

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ireland - List of Topscorers . 6 July 2016 . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20120406093820/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/iertops.html . 6 April 2012 .
2. Book: Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. 1-86223-135-4.
3. Book: Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921–2005. Soccer Books Limited. 1-86223-135-4.
4. Web site: (Republic of) Ireland League Tables . 6 July 2016 . live . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080221000146/http://www.rsssf.com/tablesi/ierhist.html . 21 February 2008 .