1978–79 League of Ireland

Statistics of League of Ireland in the 197879 season.

Overview

It was contested by 16 teams, and Dundalk F.C. won the championship.

Final classification

PosClubPtsWDLGFGAGD
1Dundalk4519745725+32
2Bohemians4318755321+32
3Drogheda United4217676040+20
4Waterford4217854832+16
5Shamrock Rovers37173104525+20
6Limerick***3613983925+14
7Athlone Town3514795641+15
8Finn Harps3415695641+15
9Home Farm33137104733+14
10Sligo Rovers2597143540-5
11Cork Alberts**2379143549-14
12Thurles Town2385173562-27
13Shelbourne2169154158-17
14St Patrick's Athletic2076173662-26
15Galway Rovers1345214179-38
16Cork Celtic*835221667-51

Note: After the matches Cork Celtic 0-0 Limerick, Drogheda United 0-1 Finn Harps and Thurles Town 0-1 Cork Celtic, the league awarded 1 point to Limerick from Cork Celtic, 2 points to Drogheda United from Finn Harps and 2 points to Thurles Town from Cork Celtic.

'*'Cork Celtic resigned from the league at the end of the season.

'**'Cork Alberts changed their club name to Cork United for next season.

'***'Limerick changed their club name to Limerick United for next season.

U.C.D. were elected to the league for next season.


Top scorers

Rank Player Club Goals
1 John Delamere Sligo Rovers (2)
Shelbourne (15)
17
2 Hillary Carlyle Dundalk 16
3 Turlough O'Connor Bohemians 15
4 Pat O'Connor Home Farm 14
5 Gerry Brammeld Drogheda United 13
5 Jerome Clarke Drogheda United 13
5 Gary Hulmes Sligo Rovers 13
5 Mick Leech Drogheda United 13
9 Derek Carthy St Patrick's Athletic 12
9 Johnny Matthews Waterford 12

References

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