Statistics of League of Ireland in the 1970/1971 season.
The championship was contested by 14 teams.
Cork Hibernians won the title after beating Shamrock Rovers 3-1 in a play-off on 25 April 1971 in Dalymount Park with goals from Miah Dennehy (2) and Dave Wigginton for Cork Hibernians.
Mick Leech scored for Shamrock Rovers.