The 1889–90 Irish Cup was the 10th edition of the
Irish Cup
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, the premier knock-out cup competition in
Irish football
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.
Gordon Highlanders
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(a
British Army
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team) won the tournament for the 1st and only time, defeating
Cliftonville
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3–0 in the final replay, after an initial 2–2 draw.
Results
First round
Replays
Second round
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1 Match was ordered to be replayed after a protest by St Columb's Court regarding Limavady's rough play.
Replays
Third round
Fourth round
Semi-finals
*
1 Match was ordered to be replayed after a protest.
Replay
Final
Replay
References
External links
Northern Ireland Cup finals Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF)
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Irish Cup seasons
Cup
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