2017 League of Ireland Premier Division

League of Ireland Premier Division
Season2017
Dates24 February – 27 October 2017
ChampionsCork City (3rd title)
RelegatedDrogheda United
Finn Harps
Galway United
Champions LeagueCork City
Europa LeagueDundalk
Shamrock Rovers
Derry City
Matches198
Goals549 (2.77 per match)
Top goalscorerSean Maguire, Cork City 20
Biggest home winDundalk 6–0 St Patrick's Athletic
Biggest away winDrogheda United 0–6 Dundalk
Highest scoringBray Wanderers 5–3 Finn Harps Limerick 5-3 Bray Wanderers
Longest winning runCork City (12 games)
Longest unbeaten runCork City (22 games)
Longest winless runDrogheda United (21 games)
Longest losing runDrogheda United (9 games)
Highest attendance6,983 Cork City 1–1 Dundalk
Total attendance377,362
Average attendance1,906
2016
2018
All statistics correct as of 4 November 2017.

The 2017 League of Ireland Premier Division was the 33rd season of the League of Ireland Premier Division. The league began on Friday 24 February 2017 and concluded on 27 October 2017. Fixtures were announced on 9 December 2016. Due to the decision to reduce the number of clubs in the Premier Division from 12 to 10, starting from the following season, three clubs were to be relegated.

On 17 October, Cork City won the title after a 0-0 draw at home to Derry City.