1924–25 League of Ireland explained

Competition:League of Ireland
Dates:6 September 1924 - 25 April 1925
Winners:Shamrock Rovers (2nd title)
Matches:88
Total Goals:344
League Topscorer:Billy Farrell (25 goals)
Biggest Home Win:Shelbourne 8-0 Brooklyn
Prevseason:1923–24
Nextseason:1925–26
Season:1924–25

The 1924–25 League of Ireland was the fourth season of top-tier football in the Republic of Ireland. It began on 6 September 1924 and ended on 25 April 1925.

Bohemians were the defending champions.

Changes from 1923–24

Two teams withdrew from the League: Midland Athletic were not re-elected while Shelbourne United withdrew on 7 September 1924, the day after the season began.

Two teams were elected: Bray Unknowns and Fordsons, from Cork the latter being the first team from Munster to compete in the League.

Season overview

Both matches involving Athlone Town and Bohemians were not played, with both matches awarded as wins to Bohemians.

Shamrock Rovers won their second title.

Teams

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

Top goalscorers

PlayerClubGoals
1Shamrock Rovers25
2Bob Fullam20
3Ned BrooksBohemians12
Source:

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History.