The 1982–83 League of Ireland, known as the Kentucky Fried Chicken League of Ireland for sponsorship reasons, was the 62nd season of the League of Ireland, the national league for association football in the Republic of Ireland.
Overview It was contested by 14 teams. Athlone Town won the championship and qualified for the European Cup. Drogheda United finished 2nd and represented the Republic of Ireland at the UEFA Cup the next season. Another Irish club heading to Europe were Sligo Rovers, who qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup following their FAI Cup final victory.
Final table
Results
Top scorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1Noel LarkinAthlone Town182Brendan BradleyFinn Harps17Kieran McCabeShamrock Rovers4Kevin CassidyGalway United13Eugene DavisSt Patrick's Athletic6Brian DuffGalway United127Liam BuckleyShamrock Rovers11Tony MorrisLimerick UnitedMichael O'ConnorAthlone Town10Mick FaircloughDundalk10Jackie JamesonBohemiansJim MahonSt Patrick's AthleticJoey SalmonAthlone Town
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