The 1897–98 Irish Cup was the 18th edition of the

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, the premier knock-out cup competition in Irish

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. Linfield won the tournament for the 5th time, defeating St Columb's Hall Celtic 2–0 in the final.

Results

*Belfast-based teams were given a bye until the second round.

First round

Second round

Replays

*¹ Match ordered to be replayed after Limavady protested there was no segregation on the pitch between players and spectators.

Second replay

Third round

*¹ Match ordered to be replayed after referee ended the game six minutes early.

Replay

Semi-finals

Replay

Final

References

External links

Northern Ireland Cup Finals
Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF) {{DEFAULTSORT:1897-98 Irish Cup Irish Cup seasons 1897–98 domestic association football cups 1897–98 in Irish association football