1956–57 League of Ireland

League of Ireland
Season1956–57
ChampionsShamrock Rovers (8th title)
European CupShamrock Rovers
Matches played132
Goals scored484 (3.67 per match)
Top goalscorerTommy Hamilton
Donal Leahy
(15 goals)
Biggest home winWaterford 10–2 Limerick
Biggest away winLimerick 1–6 Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne 0–5 Evergreen United
Highest scoringWaterford 10–2 Limerick

The 1956–57 League of Ireland was the 36th season of senior football in the Republic of Ireland.

St Patrick's Athletic were the defending champions.