1943–44 League of Ireland
| Season | 1943–44 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Shelbourne (4th title) |
| Matches played | 56 |
| Goals scored | 222 (3.96 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Seán McCarthy (16 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Shamrock Rovers 7–0 St James's Gate |
| Biggest away win | St James's Gate 0–7 Cork United |
| Highest scoring | Cork United 6–3 Drumcondra |
← 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
Locations of the 1943–44 League of Ireland teams
| Team | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Bohemians | Dublin (Phibsborough) | Dalymount Park |
| Cork United | Cork | Mardyke |
| Drumcondra | Dublin (Clonturk) | Clonturk Park |
| Dundalk | Dundalk | Oriel Park |
| Limerick | Limerick | Markets Field |
| Shamrock Rovers | Dublin (Milltown) | Glenmalure Park |
| Shelbourne | Dublin (Ringsend) | Shelbourne Park |
| St. James's Gate | Dublin (Drimnagh) | Iveagh Grounds |
Season overview
Shelbourne won their fourth title.
Standings
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelbourne | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 32 | 22 | +10 | 21 |
| 2 | Limerick | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 19 | +15 | 20 |
| 3 | Shamrock Rovers | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 27 | +11 | 15 |
| 4 | Dundalk | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 19 | +2 | 15 |
| 5 | Cork United | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 36 | 28 | +8 | 14 |
| 6 | Drumcondra | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 24 | 28 | −4 | 14 |
| 7 | Bohemians | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 25 | 32 | −7 | 10 |
| 8 | St James's Gate | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 47 | −35 | 3 |
Results
Top goalscorers
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |   Seán McCarthy
|
Cork United | 16 |