The 1979–80 Irish Cup was the 100th edition of the
Irish Cup,
Northern Ireland's premier
football
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knock-out cup competition. It began on 2 February 1980, and concluded on 26 April 1980 with the final.
The defending champions were
Cliftonville, after they had won the cup for the 8th time the previous season, defeating
Portadown 3–2 in the 1978–79 final.
However, Portadown gained revenge by knocking the holders out in the first round with a 2–1 win.
Linfield won the cup for the 32nd time, defeating
Crusaders 2–0 in the final.
Results
First round
1This tie required a replay, after the first game ended as a 1–1 draw.
This tie required two replays, after the first games ended as 1–1 and 0–0 draws.
Quarter-finals
3This tie required a replay, after the first game ended as a 0–0 draw at Glenavon.
This tie required two replays, after the first games ended as 1–1 and 0–0 draws.
Semi-finals
5This tie required a replay, after the first game ended as a 1–1 draw.
Final
References
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Irish Cup seasons
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Northern Ireland
1980 in Northern Ireland sport