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The Irish Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly referred to as the Irish Cup is the primary football knockout cup competition in Northern Ireland. Inaugurated in 1881, it is the fourth-oldest national cup competition in the world. Prior to the break-away from the Irish Football Association by clubs from what would become the Irish Free State in 1921, the Irish Cup was the national cup competition for the whole of Ireland.
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'No excuses' as Limavady stun Larne - Haveron Gary Haveron says Larne "got what we deserved" as the Irish Premiership champions were knocked out of the Irish Cup by Limavady United.BBC Sport - Published | |
Championship Limavady knock out Larne in Irish Cup Irish Premiership champions Larne are knocked out of the Irish Cup in the fifth round by Championship side Limavady United.BBC Sport - Published | |
Institute v Loughgall in Irish Cup postponedThe Irish Cup fifth round tie between Institute and Loughgall is postponed following a pitch inspection.BBC Sport - Published | |
Glens survive scare to beat Welders in Irish Cup Glentoran recover from 2-1 down to beat H&W Welders 4-2 and advance to the sixth round of the Irish Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
Cup holders Cliftonville set for emotional Solitude return Cliftonville begin their Irish Cup defence on Saturday on what is sure to be an emotionally charged afternoon at Solitude following the death of defender Michael Newberry.BBC Sport - Published | |
Is this the biggest upset in the Irish Cup's 144-year history? It's been 70 years since one of the biggest shocks in Irish Cup history and Dundela and Glenavon will meet again in this year's competition.BBC Sport - Published | |
Welders must be at 'very best' for cup upset - Kee Harland and Wolff Welders cannot rely on the element of surprise when they kick off the Irish Cup fifth round against Glentoran on Friday night, says their manager Paul Kee.BBC Sport - Published | |
Reds to open Irish Cup defence against Banbridge Rangers Cliftonville will begin their Irish Cup defence with a fifth-round tie against Mid Ulster Intermediate A side Banbridge Rangers at Solitude.BBC Sport - Published | |
Cliftonville's captains key to Irish Cup successChris Curran, Joe Gormley and Rory Hale reflect on helping Cliftonville to win their first Irish Cup since 1979BBC Sport - Published | |
'The day belongs to us' - Magilton joy as Reds win Irish CupCliftonville manger Jim Magilton praises his team as they come from behind to beat Linfield 3-1 in the Irish Cup final.BBC Sport - Published | |
The Irish Cup final 90 years in the makingCliftonville against Linfield is a familiar fixture in local football, but Saturday's Irish Cup final between the sides has been 90 years in the making.BBC Sport - Published | |
We started 'Red Army' but time to put 1979 to bed - QuinnMarty Quinn recounts Cliftonville's last Irish Cup triumph in 1979 and is optimistic the trophy will return to Solitude for the first time in 45 years.BBC Sport - Published | |
Curran and Gormley out to end long wait for Irish Cup winCliftonville's Chris Curran and Joe Gormley talk about their hope of ending the club's long wait for Irish Cup successBBC Sport - Published | Irish Cup 'everything' after league disappointment - MulgrewLinfield captain Jamie Mulgrew believes that winning the Irish Cup would help to "soften the blow" of missing out on the Irish Premiership title.BBC Sport - Published |
Friends Healy and Magilton turn to foes for Irish Cup finalFriends David Healy and Jim Magilton turn to foes in the battle for Irish Cup glory on Saturday.BBC Sport - Published | Magilton praises 'magnificent' Cliftonville winCliftonville manager Jim Magilton praises his side's "magnificent performance from start to finish" in their 2-0 Irish Cup semi-final win against Larne.BBC Sport - Published |
Cliftonville to face Linfield in Irish Cup finalJonny Addis and Rory Hale score as Cliftonville defeat Larne 2-0 at Windsor Park to reach the Irish Cup final, where the Reds will face Linfield.BBC Sport - Published | Clinical Linfield beat Glens to reach Irish Cup finalLinfield are through to the Irish Cup final following a 3-1 victory against Glentoran at The Oval.BBC Sport - Published |
Irish Cup semi-final - Build-up to Cliftonville v LarneLive coverage from Windsor Park, Belfast as Cliftonville face Larne in the Irish Cup semi-final.BBC Sport - Published | Glentoran v Linfield - Irish Cup semi-finalLive coverage of Glentoran against Linfield in the Irish Cup semi-final, from The Oval, Belfast.BBC Sport - Published |
What is at stake for the four Irish Cup semi-finalists?This year's Irish Cup has gone very much with the formbook but what would a success mean for the four semi-finalists?BBC Sport - Published | Oval to stage Blues-Glens Irish Cup semi-final after venue drawGlentoran come out winners in a draw to determine the venue for their Irish Cup semi-final against Linfield with the Oval to host the 29 March game.BBC Sport - Published |
Listen: Irish Cup quarter-final - Institute v LinfieldLive coverage of the Irish Cup quarter-final between Institute and Linfield from the Brandywell Stadium.BBC Sport - Published | Irish Cup quarter-finals - Build-up on SportsoundLive radio, text and in-play clip coverage of Saturday's Irish Cup quarter-finals - Glentoran v Ballyclare Comrades and Larne v NewingtonBBC Sport - Published |
Cliftonville edge Portadown in Irish Cup quarter-finalCliftonville beat Championship side Portadown 2-0 at Shamrock Park to reach the semi-final stage of the Irish Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Watch: Irish Cup - Portadown v CliftonvilleCoverage from Shamrock Park as Championship side Portdown host Cliftonvillle in the Irish Cup quarter-final.BBC Sport - Published |
'No pressure' on Ports in Reds cup game - CurriePortadown boss Niall Currie says there is "no pressure" on his side going into Friday's Irish Cup quarter-final match with Cliftonville.BBC Sport - Published | 'The players deserve this' - Phillips on Irish Cup upsetArds interim manager Daryl Phillips praises his side for "digging in deep" after beating holders Crusaders on penalties in the Irish Cup fifth round.BBC Sport - Published |
Ards knock out holders Crues as Ports beat CarrickArds knock out Irish Cup holders Crusaders in a dramatic penalty shootout at Seaview while Portadown defeat Carrick Rangers on spot-kicks at Taylors Avenue.BBC Sport - Published | Linfield survive scare and Glens net late winnerLinfield come from two goals down to beat Warrenpoint Town 4-2 in the Irish Cup fifth round while Glentoran leave it late to see off Annagh United 1-0.BBC Sport - Published |
Hale's extra-time hat-trick helps Reds progress in Irish CupCliftonville knocked Coleraine out of the Irish Cup at the fifth-round stage courtesy of a Ronan Hale hat-trick in extra-time at the Showgrounds.BBC Sport - Published | Irish Cup fifth round - text updates from 13:30 GMT kick-offsFollow live text commentary of the 15 Irish Cup fifth round ties taking place on Saturday, with live audio coverage on Sportsound from 14:00 GMT.BBC Sport - Published |
'There's magic at the Dub' - Queen's historic run to semis 10 years onJames Lavery, then captain and now manager, and Matty Hughes, then ball boy and now captain, reflect on Queen's University's run to the Irish Cup semi-finals in 2014.BBC Sport - Published | 'Cup win could help put tough period behind us'Coleraine manager Oran Kearney says Friday's Irish Cup fifth round tie against Cliftonville represents an opportunity to turn round their disappointing season up to this point.BBC Sport - Published |
Watch: Irish Cup fifth-round drawWatch live coverage of the Irish Cup fifth-round draw at Windsor Park.BBC Sport - Published | Watch: Women's Irish Cup final - Cliftonville v GlentoranWatch and follow text updates as Cliftonville face holders Glentoran in the Women's Irish Cup final at Windsor Park in Belfast.BBC Sport - Published |
Live text - Womenβs Irish Cup semi-finalsLive text commentary coverage of the Women's Irish Cup semi-finals as Lisburn Rangers face Cliftonville and Sion Swifts take on Glentoran.BBC Sport - Published | Callacher to join Crusaders when Blues deal ends Defender Jimmy Callacher is to join Irish Cup winners Crusaders on a two-year deal following the expiry of his contract at Linfield.BBC Sport - Published |
'We were just brilliant' - Crusaders skipper Lowry Crusaders captain Philip Lowry says they were "brilliant from start to finish" as the north Belfast side beat Ballymena United 4-0 to retain the Irish Cup.BBC Sport - Published | Crusaders dominate final to win Irish Cup Crusaders win a third Irish Cup in five years with a dominant 4-0 win over Ballymena United at Windsor Park.BBC Sport - Published |
Holders Crues meet Ballymena in cup final re-match Holders Crusaders will attempt to retain the Irish Cup when they face last year's beaten finalists Ballymena United at Windsor Park.BBC Sport - Published | Caddell could retire on cup final high... again Crusaders midfielder Declan Caddell explains one of the most fascinating comebacks in recent history as he aims to end his career with Irish Cup glory for a second time.BBC Sport - Published |
All you need to know about the Irish Cup final BBC Sport NI assesses the prospects for the 2023 Irish Cup final between Ballymena United and holders Crusaders.BBC Sport - Published | Burns to miss final after red card challenge rejected Crusaders will be without skipper Billy Joe Burns for the Irish Cup final after the club's challenge against his red card in the defeat by Larne is unsuccessful.BBC Sport - Published |
Caddell nets in stoppage time to book final spot Declan Caddell scores in second-half stoppage time to give Crusaders a 1-0 Irish Cup semi-final win over Dungannon Swifts.BBC Sport - Published | Ballymena beat Larne to make Irish Cup decider Ballymena United produce an Irish Cup upset with a 2-0 victory over Premiership leaders Larne in the Seaview semi-final.BBC Sport - Published |
Watch: Larne v Ballymena United Coverage of the Irish Cup semi-final between Premiership pacesetters Larne and the Sky Blues at Seaview.BBC Sport - Published | Crues, Swifts and Ballymena into cup semi-finals Dungannon Swifts shock Cliftonville, holders Crusaders beat Glentoran and Ballymena United see off Ballyclare Comrades after extra-time in the Irish Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
Ryan's last-gasp goal sees Larne past Welders Andy Ryan's 89th-minute goal earns Premiership leaders Larne a fortunate 1-0 Irish Cup quarter-final over Championship outfit H&W Welders.BBC Sport - Published | Irish Cup quarter-finals & Irish Premiership - Sportsound build-up Sportsound build-up, then text updates, audio and in-play clips of Saturday's Irish Cup quarter-finals and two Irish Premiership matches.BBC Sport - Published |
