2016 League of Ireland First Division
| Season | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Limerick |
| Promoted | Limerick Drogheda United |
| Matches played | 112 |
| Goals scored | 349 (3.12 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Gary O'Neil (13 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Limerick 6–1 Cobh Ramblers (19 March 2016) Limerick 7–2 Waterford United (30 April 2016) |
| Biggest away win | Waterford United 1–8 UCD (30 September 2016) |
| Highest scoring | Limerick 7–2 Waterford United (30 April 2016) Waterford United 1–8 UCD (30 September 2016) |
| Total attendance | 52,987 |
| Average attendance | 477 |
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The 2016 League of Ireland First Division season was the 32nd season of the League of Ireland First Division.
On 28 August, Limerick clinched the title and promotion after a 3–2 win away to UCD.