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, the premier knock-out cup competition in Irish

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won the tournament for the 4th time, defeating

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5–4 in the final.

Results

First round

Replay

Second round

¹ Belfast Athletics left the pitch due to the weather conditions. A replay was ordered.

Replay

Third round

Semi-finals

Final

References

External links

Northern Ireland Cup Finals
Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF) {{DEFAULTSORT:1888-89 Irish Cup Irish Cup seasons 1888–89 domestic association football cups 1888–89 in Irish association football