1943–44 League of Ireland

League of Ireland 1943–44 Shelbourne (4th title) Seán McCarthy (16 goals) Shamrock Rovers 7–0 St James's Gate St James's Gate 0–7 Cork United Cork United 6–3 Drumcondra 56 222 1942–43 1944–45 The 1943–44 League of Ireland was the 23rd season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland. Cork United were the two-time defending champions. Changes from 1942–43 Two teams failed to be re-elected: Bray Unknowns and Brideville, resulting in a reduction in size from ten to eight. No new teams were elected in their place. Teams Ireland right 300 Locations of the 1943–44 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 ParkCork UnitedCorkMardykeDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne ParkSt. James's GateDublin (Drimnagh)Iveagh Grounds Season overview Shelbourne won their fourth title. Standings main WDL QR auto 2 SHE Shelbourne LIM Limerick SHM Shamrock Rovers DUN Dundalk CUF Cork United DRU Drumcondra BOH Bohemians STG St James's Gate 9 3 2 32 22 8 4 2 34 19 5 5 4 38 27 6 3 5 21 19 6 2 6 36 28 6 2 6 24 28 4 2 8 25 32 1 1 12 12 47 complete RSSSF, Foot.dk Results main complete Extratime.ie FBR BOH Bohemians CUF Cork United DRU Drumcondra DUN Dundalk LIM Limerick SHM Shamrock Rovers SHE Shelbourne STG St James's Gate 4–4 3–2 2–2 0–0 3–2 3–0 1–2 1–3 2–0 2–2 5–1 0–3 4–3 2–0 1–1 0–1 0–0 3–0 2–2 6–3 2–4 2–3 5–3 2–1 2–0 3–2 1–3 3–2 0–4 0–0 3–2 5–2 1–2 1–0 3–1 1–2 0–7 2–1 2–1 0–4 3–1 4–3 0–1 2–0 3–3 2–2 2–2 0–2 3–2 3–1 3–1 3–0 4–0 7–0 3–2 3–0 Top goalscorers Pos PositionPlayerClubGoals1IrelandIreland 1783 Seán McCarthyCork United16 See also 1943–44 FAI Cup Ireland Lea Category:League of Ireland seasons