1934–35 League of Ireland (original) (raw)
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The 1934–35 League of Ireland was the fourteenth season of the League of Ireland. Bohemians were the defending champions.
Dolphin won their first title.
Football league season
| Season | 1934–35 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Dolphin (1st title) |
| Matches played | 90 |
| Goals scored | 380 (4.22 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Alf Rigby (17 goals) |
| ← 1933–34 1935–36 → |
Cork Bohemians and Shelbourne were not re-elected to the League, while Waterford and Sligo Rovers were elected in their place. Waterford were re-elected after a two-year absence, while Sligo Rovers became the first team from Connacht to compete in the League.
Locations of the 1934–35 League of Ireland teams
| Team | Location | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Bohemians | Dublin (Phibsborough) | Dalymount Park |
| Bray Unknowns | Bray | Woodbrook Ground |
| Cork | Cork (Mardyke) | Mardyke |
| Dolphin | Dublin (Dolphin's Barn) | Dolphin Park |
| Drumcondra | Dublin (Clonturk) | Clonturk Park |
| Dundalk | Dundalk | Athletic Grounds |
| St. James's Gate | Dublin (Crumlin) | St. James's Park |
| Shamrock Rovers | Dublin (Milltown) | Glenmalure Park |
| Sligo Rovers | Sligo | The Showgrounds |
| Waterford | Waterford | Kilcohan Park |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolphin | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 48 | 21 | +27 | 28 |
| 2 | St James's Gate | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 33 | +13 | 27 |
| 3 | Sligo Rovers | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 44 | 30 | +14 | 20 |
| 4 | Bohemians | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 44 | 36 | +8 | 20 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 37 | 32 | +5 | 20 |
| 6 | Shamrock Rovers | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 33 | −6 | 16 |
| 7 | Bray Unknowns | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 39 | 56 | −17 | 15 |
| 8 | Waterford | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 43 | 54 | −11 | 12 |
| 9 | Drumcondra | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22 | 39 | −17 | 12 |
| 10 | Cork | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 30 | 46 | −16 | 10 |
Source: [_citation needed_]
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
| Pos | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alf Rigby | St James's Gate | 17 |
| 2 | Charles McDaid | Sligo Rovers | 16 |
| 3 | Walter Walsh | Waterford | 13 |
- ^ "Ireland - List of Topscorers". RSSSF. 5 February 2016. Archived from the original on 6 April 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ^ Graham, Alex. Football in the Republic of Ireland a Statistical Record 1921-2005. Soccer Books Limited. ISBN 1-86223-135-4.