1996–97 League of Ireland First Division
| Season | 1996–97 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Kilkenny City |
| Promoted | Drogheda United |
| Top goalscorer | Richie Hale: 13 (Kilkenny City) Tony Izzi: 13 (Cobh Ramblers) |
← 1995–96 1997–98 → | |
The 1996–97 League of Ireland First Division season was the 12th season of the League of Ireland First Division.