1897–98 Irish League

Irish League
Season1897–98
Dates4 September 1897 –
21 May 1898
ChampionsLinfield
5th Irish title
Matches played30
Goals scored117 (3.9 per match)
Biggest home winCliftonville 8–0 North Staffs
Biggest away winDistillery 0–6 Glentoran
Highest scoringCliftonville 8–0 North Staffs

The 1897–98 Irish League was the 8th edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in Irish football.

The league comprised six teams, and Linfield won the championship for the 5th time.