The 1897–98 Irish Cup was the 18th edition of the
Irish Cup
The Irish Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly referred to as the Irish Cup (currently known as the Clearer Water Irish Cup for sponsorship purposes) is the primary Association football, football single elimination, knockout cup compet ...
, the premier knock-out cup competition in
Irish football
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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
Cup
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