League of Ireland Player of the Month
Month Nationality Player Team Position
September Ireland Barry Kehoe Dundalk MF
October Ireland Jackie Jameson Bohemians FW
November Ireland David Flavin Thurles Town GK
December Ireland Liam Buckley Shamrock Rovers FW
January Ireland Jim Beglin Shamrock Rovers DF
February Ireland Mick Byrne Shelbourne FW
March Ireland Paul McGrath St Patrick 's Athletic DF
April Ireland Tommy McConville Dundalk DF
Winners -- 1981–82
Paul McGrath , Player of the Month in March 1982 .
The League of Ireland Player of the Month is awarded monthly to the best player in the League of Ireland. The winners are selected by the Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland, commonly known as the SWAI.