1980–81 Irish League

Irish League
Season1980–81
ChampionsGlentoran
17th Irish title
Matches played132
Goals scored406 (3.08 per match)
Top goalscorerDes Dickson
Paul Malone
(18 goals each)
Location of teams in the Irish League from 1980–83
Location of Belfast-based teams in the Irish League from 1980–83

The 1980–81 Irish League was the 80th 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.