Below are the statistics of League of Ireland in the 1978–79 season.
Overview It was contested by 16 teams, and Dundalk F.C. won the championship.
Final classification
U.C.D. were elected to the league for next season.
Results
Top scorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1John DelamereSligo Rovers (2)Shelbourne (15)172Hillary CarlyleDundalk163Turlough O'ConnorBohemians154Pat O'ConnorHome Farm145Gerry BrammeldDrogheda United135Jerome ClarkeDrogheda United135Gary HulmesSligo Rovers135Mick LeechDrogheda United139Derek CarthySt Patrick's Athletic129Johnny MatthewsWaterford12
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