1971–72 Irish League

Irish League
Season1971–72
ChampionsGlentoran
15th Irish title
Matches played132
Goals scored475 (3.6 per match)
Top goalscorerPeter Watson
Des Dickson
(20 goals each)
Location of teams in the Irish League from 1949–1972
Location of Belfast-based teams in the 1971–72 Irish League

The 1971–72 Irish League was the 71st edition of the Irish League, the highest level of league competition in Northern Irish football. The league consisted of 12 teams, and Glentoran won the championship.