1948–49 League of Ireland
| Season | 1948–49 | 
|---|---|
| Champions | Drumcondra (2nd title) | 
| Matches played | 90 | 
| Goals scored | 332 (3.69 per match) | 
| Top goalscorer | Bernard Lester Eugene Noonan Patrick O'Leary (12 goals each)  | 
| Biggest home win | Waterford 5–0 Transport | 
| Biggest away win | Bohemians 0–6 Shelbourne | 
| Highest scoring | Transport 6–2 Limerick Transport 2–6 Cork Athletic  | 
← 1947–48  1949–50 →   | |
The 1948–49 League of Ireland was the 28th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.
Drumcondra were the defending champions.