1945–46 League of Ireland

League of Ireland 1945–46 Cork United (5th title) Patrick O'Leary (15 goals) Cork United 9–1 Drumcondra Bohemians 1–5 Shamrock RoversWaterford 1–5 Limerick Cork United 9–1 DrumcondraLimerick 4–6 Cork United 56 258 1944–45 1946–47 The 1945–46 League of Ireland was the 25th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland. Cork United were the defending champions. Changes from 1944–45 Brideville failed to get re-elected and were replaced by Waterford, who returned after a five-year absence. Teams Ireland right 300 Locations of the 1945–46 League of Ireland teams Ireland Dublin 12 #FFFFFF right N 53 20 52 W 6 15 35 Ireland Cork #FFFFFF 51.88 -8.46 Ireland Dundalk #FFFFFF right N 54 0 32 W 6 24 18 Ireland Waterford left N 52 15 24 W 7 7 45 Ireland 52 42 15 N W 8 35 15 bottom Limerick TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkCork UnitedCorkMardykeDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne ParkWaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park Season overview Cork United successfully defended their title, winning their fifth title in six years. Table main WDL QR auto 2 CUF Cork United DRU Drumcondra WAT Waterford SHM Shamrock Rovers DUN Dundalk LIM Limerick BOH Bohemians SHE Shelbourne 9 3 2 46 20 8 3 3 37 34 7 2 5 29 28 6 2 6 40 31 4 5 5 36 37 5 1 8 25 28 4 2 8 19 36 3 2 9 26 44 complete RSSSF, foot.dk Results main Bohemians Cork United Drumcondra Dundalk Limerick Shamrock Rovers Shelbourne Waterford BOH CUF DRU DUN LIM SHM SHE WAT 1–1 0–2 1–4 2–1 1–5 3–1 0–1 3–1 9–1 6–2 2–1 2–1 6–0 0–1 2–3 1–1 5–3 3–1 2–2 4–1 3–1 3–1 2–2 1–2 2–2 5–3 2–2 3–3 0–1 4–6 1–2 2–1 2–0 4–1 2–0 7–2 2–4 2–5 3–3 2–0 6–0 4–1 4–1 0–3 3–3 2–4 5–0 1–2 3–1 2–2 3–1 4–2 3–1 1–5 3–1 5–1 complete Extratime.ie FBR Top goalscorers RankPlayerClubGoals1Ireland Patrick O'LearyCork United152Ireland Mick O'FlanaganBohemians11Ireland Tommy McCormackDrumcondraIreland Tommy EglingtonShamrock Rovers5Ireland George SterlingDundalk106Ireland Benny HendersonDrumcondra8Ireland Paddy CoadShamrock RoversIreland Chris CurtinWaterford9Ireland Connie FordeCork United7Ireland Seán McCarthyIreland Jackie O'DriscollIreland Willie FallonDundalkIreland Tommy ByrneLimerickEngland Davy CochraneShamrock RoversIreland Gerry MaloneShelbourneIreland Leo WardDrumcondra See also 1945–46 FAI Cup Ireland Lea Category:League of Ireland seasons