The 1954–55

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was the 75th edition of

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's premier

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knock-out cup competition. It began on 5 February 1955, and concluded on 23 April with the final. The trophy was won by junior side Dundela, who pulled off one of the biggest shocks in Irish Cup history by defeating Irish League side

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in the final, who had already won three senior trophies that season: the

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, Gold Cup and

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. The defending champions were

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, who were defeated 3-2 in the first round by Linfield.

First round

Replay

Quarter-finals

Replay

Second replay

Semi-finals

Final

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:1954-55 Irish Cup Irish Cup seasons 1954–55 in Northern Ireland association football 1954–55 domestic association football cups