The 1951–52 League of Ireland was the 31st season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
Cork Athletic were the two-time defending champions.
Changes from 1950–51 Two new teams were elected to the League: Evergreen United and St Patrick's Athletic.
Teams
TeamLocationStadiumBohemiansDublin (Phibsborough)Dalymount ParkCork AthleticCork (Mardyke)MardykeDrumcondraDublin (Clonturk)Clonturk ParkDundalkDundalkOriel ParkEvergreen UnitedCork (Turners Cross)Turners CrossLimerickLimerickMarkets FieldShamrock RoversDublin (Milltown)Glenmalure ParkShelbourneDublin (Ringsend)Shelbourne ParkSligo RoversSligoThe ShowgroundsSt Patrick's AthleticDublin (Inchicore)Richmond ParkTransportBrayCarlisle GroundsWaterfordWaterfordKilcohan Park
Season overview St Patrick's Athletic won their first title.
Final classification
Results
Top goalscorers RankPlayerClubGoals1 Shay GibbonsSt Patrick's Athletic262 Rory DwyerShelbourne223 Dessie GlynnDrumcondra204 Billy BurnsShamrock Rovers15 Seán McCarthyEvergreen United6 Jack FitzgeraldWaterford147 Joey DunneBohemians128 Liam CollSligo Rovers11 Bernie LesterTransport10 Johnny ArmstrongSligo Rovers10 Jimmy NelsonWaterford Johnny VaughanCork Athletic