1981–82 League of IrelandStatistics of League of Ireland in the 1981-82 season.OverviewIt was contested by 16 teams, and Dundalk won the championship. This season used a trial point system with 4 for an away win, 3 for a home win, 2 for an away draw, 1 for a home draw.Top scorersRankPlayerClubGoals1Michael O'ConnorAthlone Town222Liam BuckleyShamrock Rovers213Gus GilliganSligo Rovers163Jim MahonSt Patrick's Athletic165Brendan BradleySligo Rovers155Mick FaircloughDundalk155Gary HulmesLimerick United158Terry DalyShelbourne128Brian DuffDundalk Galway United 1210Alan CampbellShamrock Rovers1110Hillary CarlyleDundalk1110Denis ClarkeAthlone Town1110Jackie JamesonBohemians11