1948–49 League of Ireland

League of Ireland
Season1948–49
ChampionsDrumcondra (2nd title)
Matches played90
Goals scored332 (3.69 per match)
Top goalscorerBernard Lester
Eugene Noonan
Patrick O'Leary
(12 goals each)
Biggest home winWaterford 5–0 Transport
Biggest away winBohemians 0–6 Shelbourne
Highest scoringTransport 6–2 Limerick
Transport 2–6 Cork Athletic

The 1948–49 League of Ireland was the 28th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.

Drumcondra were the defending champions.