The 1984–85 League of Ireland, known as the Famous Fried Chicken (FFC) League of Ireland for sponsorship reasons, was the 64th season of the League of Ireland, the national league for association football in the Republic of Ireland.
This was the final season before the league was split into two divisions; the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland First Division.
Overview The league was contested by 16 teams, and Shamrock Rovers won the championship. The prize for the League Champions was £5,000.
The bottom four clubs in the league were relegated to the new First Division, which was due to begin the next season. They would be joined by Bray Wanderers, Cobh Ramblers, Derry City, Emfa A.F.C., Monaghan United and Newcastle United who were all elected to the 1985–86 League of Ireland First Division.
Final table
Results
Top scorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1Tommy GaynorLimerick City171Michael O'ConnorAthlone Town173Jackie JamesonBohemians154Fran HitchcockHome Farm144Des KennedyLimerick City146Mick ByrneShamrock Rovers126Con McLaughlinFinn Harps126Larry WyseBohemians129Roddy CollinsDrogheda United109Paddy DillonDrogheda United109Terry EvistonAthlone Town109Brian GardinerGalway United109Pat MorleyWaterford109Liam O'BrienShamrock Rovers10 Source:
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