1980–81 League of IrelandStatistics of League of Ireland in the 1980-81 season.OverviewIt was contested by 16 teams, and Athlone Town won the championship.Top scorersRankPlayerClubGoals1Eugene DavisAthlone Town232Brendan BradleySligo Rovers183Mick FaircloughDundalk163Michael O'ConnorAthlone Town165Gary HulmesLimerick United136Derek CarthySt Patrick's Athletic126Paul NugentShelbourne Drogheda United 128Liam BuckleyShamrock Rovers118Leo FlanaganDundalk118Jim MahonSt Patrick's Athletic11