Football tournament season
The 1897–98 Irish Cup was the 18th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Irish football.
Linfield won the tournament for the 5th time, defeating St Columb's Hall Celtic 2–0 in the final.[1][2]
Results
- Belfast-based teams were given a bye until the second round.
First round
Second round
Replays
Team 1
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Score
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Team 2
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Derry Hibernians
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4–01
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Limavady
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Yorkshire Regiment
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3–2
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Sherwood Foresters
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- 1 Match ordered to be replayed after Limavady protested there was no segregation on the pitch between players and spectators.[2]
Second replay
Team 1
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Score
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Team 2
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Limavady
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1–2
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Derry Hibernians
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Third round
- 1 Match ordered to be replayed after referee ended the game six minutes early.[2]
Replay
Semi-finals
Replay
Final
References
External links
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Domestic leagues | |
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Domestic cups | |
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Association football cup competitions in Ireland |
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All-Ireland | |
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Northern Ireland | |
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Republic of Ireland | |
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International Friendly Trophies | |
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