The 1997–98 Irish League was the 97th edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in Northern Irish football. The league consisted of 10 teams, and Cliftonville won the championship.

Premier Division

League standings

Results

Matches 1–18

Matches 19–36

First Division

League standings

Promotion/relegation play-off Omagh Town, who finished in the relegation play-off place, faced Bangor, the 2nd-placed team in the First Division, in a two-legged tie for a place in next season's Irish League Premier Division.

Omagh Town won 6–0 on aggregate

References Northern Ireland - List of final tables (RSSSF)