The 1922–23 League of Ireland was the second season of the

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. It started on 16 September 1922 and ended in March 1923. St James's Gate were the defending champions.

Changes from 1921–22

Team changes

Despite finishing in sixth and eighth place the previous season, Frankfort and

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were not re-elected. Six new teams were elected, extending the League to twelve teams:

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, Midland Athletic, Pioneers, Rathmines Athletic, Shelbourne United and

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. Athlone Town became the first team from outside

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to compete in the League.

Season overview

Two matches were not played: * The match between Rathmines Athletic and Dublin United was awarded as a scoreless win to Dublin United, as Rathmines Athletic resigned from the League before the end of the season. * The match between Olympia and

was awarded as a scoreless draw.

won their first title.

Teams

Table

Results

Top goalscorers

Source:

References

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League Of Ireland, 1922-23 League of Ireland seasons