1956–57 League of Ireland
| Season | 1956–57 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Shamrock Rovers (8th title) |
| European Cup | Shamrock Rovers |
| Matches played | 132 |
| Goals scored | 484 (3.67 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Tommy Hamilton Donal Leahy (15 goals) |
| Biggest home win | Waterford 10–2 Limerick |
| Biggest away win | Limerick 1–6 Shelbourne F.C. Shelbourne 0–5 Evergreen United |
| Highest scoring | Waterford 10–2 Limerick |
← 1955–56 1957–58 → | |
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.