The 1955–56 League of Ireland was the 35th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland. St Patrick's Athletic were the defending champions.

Changes from 1954–55 season

No new teams were elected to the League.

Teams

Season overview

St Patrick's Athletic won their third title.

Table

Results

Top scorers

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Ireland Ireland (, ; ; Ulster Scots dialect, Ulster-Scots: ) is an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, in Northwestern Europe. Geopolitically, the island is divided between the Republic of Ireland (officially Names of the Irish state, named Irelan ...

League of Ireland seasons 1955–56 in Republic of Ireland association football