The 1996–97 Irish League was the 96th edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in

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. The league consisted of 8 teams, and

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won the championship.

Premier Division

League standings

Results

Matches 1–14

Matches 15–28

First Division

League standings

Promotion/relegation play-off

Omagh Town, who finished in the relegation play-off place, faced Bangor, the 2nd-placed team in the

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, in a two-legged tie for a place in next season's Irish League Premier Division. ---- ''Ards won 2–0 on aggregate''

References

Northern Ireland - List of final tables (RSSSF)
{{DEFAULTSORT:1996-97 Irish League NIFL Premiership seasons 1

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