1978–79 League of Ireland
| Season | 1978–79 |
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| Champions | Dundalk |
| Top goalscorer |
John Delamere, Sligo Rovers (2) Shelbourne (15) 17 goals |
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← 1977–78
1979–80 →
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Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1978–79 season.
It was contested by 16 teams, and Dundalk F.C. won the championship.
Note: After the matches Cork Celtic 0-0 Limerick, Drogheda United 0-1 Finn Harps and Thurles Town 0-1 Cork Celtic, the league awarded 1 point to Limerick from Cork Celtic, 2 points to Drogheda United from Finn Harps and 2 points to Thurles Town from Cork Celtic.
'*'Cork Celtic resigned from the league at the end of the season.
'**'Cork Alberts changed their club name to Cork United for next season.
'***'Limerick changed their club name to Limerick United for next season.
U.C.D. were elected to the league for next season.
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