It has been a sensational year for Ronan Hale, who tops the Premiership charts in 2023. The Cliftonville forward shared last season's Golden Boot with Matthew Shevlin and has picked up where he left off after returning from injury. The 25-year-old has scored 19 league goals in 29 appearances this calendar year.It has been a sensational year for Ronan Hale, who tops the Premiership charts in 2023. The Cliftonville forward shared last season's Golden Boot with Matthew Shevlin and has picked up where he left off after returning from injury. The 25-year-old has scored 19 league goals in 29 appearances this calendar year.
It has been a sensational year for Ronan Hale, who tops the Premiership charts in 2023. The Cliftonville forward shared last season's Golden Boot with Matthew Shevlin and has picked up where he left off after returning from injury. The 25-year-old has scored 19 league goals in 29 appearances this calendar year.

IRISH LEAGUE YEAR IN REVIEW: RANKED - Which 11 players scored the most Premiership goals in 2023?

By Johnny Morton
Published 31st Dec 2023, 15:04 BST
Our ‘Irish League Year in Review’ series continues as today we look back on the top Premiership marksmen of 2023.

Nine different top-flight clubs have representation in the list of 11 best scorers from the calendar year...check out the full standings below. Please note that this data is for the Premiership only and doesn’t include cup competitions.

Many thanks to Irish league stats man (@Sportdirectprem on X) for their help in compiling the list.

Jay Donnelly has missed Glentoran's last six games due to an injury picked up in November, but his return of 14 Premiership goals in 33 appearances still puts him amongst the best in the league

9. Jay Donnelly (Glentoran, 14 goals)

Jay Donnelly has missed Glentoran's last six games due to an injury picked up in November, but his return of 14 Premiership goals in 33 appearances still puts him amongst the best in the league Photo: INPHO/Andrew Paton

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Danny Purkis' summer move from Glentoran to Carrick Rangers felt like one of the most shrewd pieces of business in the window and so it has proved. He has netted nine of his 13 Premiership goals of 2023 at Carrick, including a couple of 'Goal of the Season' contenders against Glenavon and Larne

10. Danny Purkis (Glentoran/Carrick Rangers, 13 goals)

Danny Purkis' summer move from Glentoran to Carrick Rangers felt like one of the most shrewd pieces of business in the window and so it has proved. He has netted nine of his 13 Premiership goals of 2023 at Carrick, including a couple of 'Goal of the Season' contenders against Glenavon and Larne Photo: INPHO/Jonathan Porter

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He may be 36, but Paul Heatley remains one of the most potent attackers in the Irish League. His goal in the Crues' 2-0 victory over Carrick Rangers on Saturday brought his 2023 tally to 13 in 35 matches for Stephen Baxter's side and seven for the 2023/24 season

11. Paul Heatley (Crusaders, 13 goals)

He may be 36, but Paul Heatley remains one of the most potent attackers in the Irish League. His goal in the Crues' 2-0 victory over Carrick Rangers on Saturday brought his 2023 tally to 13 in 35 matches for Stephen Baxter's side and seven for the 2023/24 season Photo: INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

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