1941–42 League of Ireland

May 2025 League of Ireland 1941–42 Cork United (2nd title) Thomas Byrne (20 goals) 90 366 1940–41 1942–43 The 1941–42 League of Ireland was the 21st season of the League of Ireland. Cork United were the defending champions. Cork United won their second title, becoming only the second team to successfully defend their title. 2025 Historical Tables https://www.leagueofireland.ie/mens/sse-airtricity-mens-premier-division/historical-tables-mens-premier-division/ leagueofireland.ie League of Ireland May 20, 2025 Overview Waterford resigned from the League voluntarily, resulting in a reduction in size from eleven to ten teams. Teams Ireland right 300 Locations of the 1941–42 League of Ireland teams Ireland Dublin 12 #FFFFFF right N 53 20 52 W 6 15 35 Ireland Bray #FFFFFF 53.20 -6.10 bottom Ireland Cork #FFFFFF 51.88 -8.46 Ireland Dundalk #FFFFFF right N 54 0 32 W 6 24 18 Ireland 52 42 15 N W 8 35 15 bottom Limerick TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkBray UnknownsBrayCarlisle GroundsBridevilleDublin (The Liberties)Harold's Cross StadiumCork UnitedCorkMardykeDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldSt. James's GateDublin (Drimnagh)Iveagh GroundsShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne Park Table main WDL QR auto 2 CUF Cork United SHM Shamrock Rovers SHE Shelbourne DUN Dundalk STG St James's Gate BRI Brideville LIM Limerick BOH Bohemians DRU Drumcondra BRY Bray Unknowns 13 4 1 54 20 12 4 2 52 23 8 5 5 38 29 8 3 7 45 36 6 5 7 41 35 2 5 7 6 29 44 7 3 8 32 33 -2 4 6 8 29 36 4 6 8 29 49 0 3 15 17 61 Limerick fielded an ineligible player during the match with St James's Gate. The original result – a 3-1 win to Limerick – was annulled and the match awarded to St James's Gate. LIM complete www.rsssf.com Results main FBR BOH BRY BRI CUF DRU DUN LIM SHM SHE STG Cork United 2–3 3–0 3–1 5–0 3–0 3–2 2–1 4–0 4–0 Shamrock Rovers 4–4 7–1 5–4 2–0 4–0 2–1 1–1 2–1 7–1 Shelbourne 0–1 2–2 3–1 4–4 1–1 5–0 4–0 1–1 3–0 Dundalk 2–2 2–1 3–1 2–3 4–1 2–0 3–3 6–2 4–1 St James's Gate 1–1 0–1 0–1 4–3 4–4 1–1 1–2 6–1 3–2 Brideville 1–6 1–3 0–0 2–1 1–4 3–2 3–2 2–2 2–2 Limerick 1–4 2–0 0–5 4–1 +:- 1–1 3–1 3–0 6–0 Bohemians 0–1 1–1 3–4 0–0 2–2 2–3 1–0 0–4 4–0 Drumcondra 4–4 0–6 2–1 0–2 2–1 2–2 2–2 2–4 2–1 Bray Unknowns 0–2 0–1 1–2 1–4 1–7 1–2 2–4 2–2 2–2 The result of the match between Limerick and St James's Gate (3–1) was canceled and counted as a goalless win for St James's Gate because Limerick fielded an unauthorized player. In addition, two points were deducted from Limerick and these were credited to St. James. complete Top goalscorers Pos PositionPlayerClubGoals1Thomas ByrneLimerick20 References Ireland Lea Category:League of Ireland seasons