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1961–62 League of Ireland

League of Ireland
Season 1961–62
Champions Shelbourne (7th Title)
European Cup Shelbourne
Cup Winners Cup Shamrock Rovers
Fairs Cup Drumcondra
Top goalscorer Eddie Bailham (Shamrock Rovers), 21


Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1961/1962 season.

It was contested by 12 teams, and Shelbourne won the championship after beating Cork Celtic 1-0 in a Championship Play-off on 2 May 1962 at Dalymount Park.

Shelbourne qualified to play in the European Cup, Shamrock Rovers qualified to play in the Cup Winners' Cup and Drumcondra qualified to play in the Fairs Cup for next season.

'*'After a protest the points for the drawn game between Cork Hibernians and Limerick were awarded to Cork Hibernians.

'**'Transport and Sligo Rovers were not re-elected to the league for next season.




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