1923–24 League of Ireland explained

Competition:League of Ireland
Dates:8 September 1923 - 13 May 1924
Winners:Bohemians (1st title)
Matches:90
Total Goals:335
League Topscorer:Dave Roberts (20 goals)
Highest Scoring:St. James's Gate 3-6 Shelbourne
Prevseason:1922–23
Nextseason:1924–25
Season:1923–24

The 1923–24 League of Ireland was the third season of top-tier football in the Republic of Ireland. It began on 8 September 1923 and ended on 13 May 1924.

Shamrock Rovers were the defending champions.

Changes from 1922–23

Three teams were not re-elected to the league: Dublin United, Olympia and Rathmines Athletic. Only one new team was elected: Brooklyn, reducing the League to ten teams.

Season overview

Bohemians won their first title.

Teams

TeamHome cityHome ground
Sports Ground
Dublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount Park
Dublin (Merchants Quay)Chalgrove Terrace
Dublin (Crumlin)Rutland Avenue
Dublin (Whitehall)The Thatch
Dublin (Dolphin's Barn)St. James's Park
Dublin (Milltown)Milltown Park [1]
Dublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne Park
Dublin (Milltown)Milltown Park [2]

Top goalscorers

PlayerClubGoals
1Dave RobertsBohemians20
align=center rowspan=22Christy RobinsonBohemians12
Frank RusheShelbourne
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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shamrock Rovers Ground . Shamrock Rovers.FC . 30 May 2020.
  2. Web site: Shamrock Rovers Ground . Shamrock Rovers.FC . 30 May 2020.