1955–56 League of Ireland explained

Competition:League of Ireland
Season:1955–56
Winners:St Patrick's Athletic (3rd title)
League Topscorer:Shay Gibbons (21 goals)
Biggest Home Win:Shelbourne 7–1 Limerick
Waterford 7–1 Limerick
Shamrock Rovers 6–0 Transport
Biggest Away Win:Transport 1–6 Waterford
Highest Scoring:Waterford 8–3 Transport
Matches:132
Total Goals:520
Prevseason:1954–55
Nextseason:1956–57

The 1955–56 League of Ireland was the 35th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.

St Patrick's Athletic were the defending champions.

Changes from 1954–55 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 third title.

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1Shay GibbonsSt Patrick's Athletic21
2Paddy AmbroseShamrock Rovers20
3Paddy O'RourkeSt Patrick's Athletic17
4Gerry MaloneShelbourne15
5Johnny ArmstrongSligo Rovers14
6Jack Walsh12
7Jack FitzgeraldWaterford11
Mick LipperLimerick
Sonny PriceWaterford
10Francie CallanDundalk10
Eddie DoranEvergreen United