The 1979–80 League of Ireland was contested by 16 teams, and Limerick United won the championship.
Final classification
Results
Top scorers RankPlayerClubGoals1Alan CampbellShamrock Rovers222Tony MorrisLimerick United193Neville SteedmanThurles Town174Gary HulmesSligo Rovers (9)Limerick United (4)135Leo FlanaganDundalk126Brendan BradleySligo Rovers116Eoin HandLimerick United118Eugene DavisAthlone Town108Paddy JoyceBohemians108Joe LoganFinn Harps108Joe McGroryFinn Harps108John MinnockFinn Harps108Ray TreacyShamrock Rovers10
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