The 1928–29 League of Ireland was the eighth season of the League of Ireland. Bohemians were the defending champions.
Shelbourne won their second title.
Overview Athlone Town were not re-elected to the League, while Drumcondra were elected.
Newly elected Drumcondra hosted Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Road, later known as Tolka Park, on the opening day of the season, 26 August 1928.
In 1929, over 30 people were injured at the ground when a hoarding collapsed at a Leinster Senior Cup tie between Drumcondra and Shelbourne.
Teams Changes from 1927-28 season Elected Not Re-electedDrumcondra Athlone Town
Team Location Stadium Bohemians Dublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount Park Bray Unknowns Bray Woodbrook Ground Brideville Dublin (The Liberties)Richmond ParkDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk Park Dundalk GNR Dundalk Athletic Grounds Fordsons Cork Ballinlough Road Jacobs Dublin (Crumlin) Rutland Avenue St. James's Gate Dublin (Crumlin) St. James's Park Shamrock Rovers Dublin (Milltown)Glenmalure Park Shelbourne Dublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne Park
Table
Results
Top goalscorers PlayerClubGoals 1Eddie CarrollDundalk GNR 17 Source:
See also
1928–29 FAI Cup
References