1944–45 League of Ireland

League of Ireland 1944–45 Cork United (4th title) Seán McCarthy (26 goals) Limerick 9–1 Dundalk Brideville 0–9 Cork United Brideville 4–7 Drumcondra 56 229 1943–44 1945–46 The 1944–45 League of Ireland was the 24th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland. Shelbourne were the defending champions. Changes from 1943–44 St James's Gate failed to be re-elected and were replaced by Brideville, who returned after a one-year absence. Teams Ireland right 300 Locations of the 1944–45 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 52 42 15 N W 8 35 15 bottom Limerick TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkBridevilleDublin (The Liberties)Harold's Cross StadiumCork UnitedCorkMardykeDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne Park Season overview Cork United won their fourth title in five years. Table main WDL QR auto 2 CUF Cork United LIM Limerick SHM Shamrock Rovers DRU Drumcondra SHE Shelbourne DUN Dundalk BRI Brideville BOH Bohemians 11 0 3 59 24 7 3 4 38 25 6 5 3 20 20 5 5 4 32 32 5 3 6 21 21 4 3 7 22 33 2 5 7 20 44 2 4 8 17 30 complete RSSSF, Foot.dk Results main 1–2 3–0 1–1 0–1 3–0 3–0 2–1 0–0 2–4 0–0 2–2 0–1 0–1 3–0 1–1 3–1 1–3 4–2 3–1 0–9 2–0 6–3 2–2 3–1 0–3 2–1 4–7 3–1 2–1 2–2 0–0 5–1 1–1 Brideville 9–1 1–5 2–2 Extratime.ie Dundalk Shelbourne SHM Shamrock Rovers LIM Limerick DUN DRU 2–0 Drumcondra CUF Cork United BRI Bohemians BOH FBR SHE 4–4 4–1 4–2 0–0 3–0 6–1 3–2 1–1 3–2 1–0 5–3 3–2 1–0 6–0 3–1 5–4 5–4 3–1 2–2 complete Top goalscorers Pos PositionPlayerClubGoals1IrelandIreland 1783 Seán McCarthyCork United26 Ireland Lea Category:League of Ireland seasons