The 1990–91 Irish Cup was the 111th edition of the

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's premier

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knock-out cup competition. It concluded on 4 May 1991 with the final.

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were the defending champions after winning their 15th Irish Cup last season, defeating

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3–0 in the 1990 final. This season Portadown went one better by winning their first Irish cup in their fifth appearance in the final. They defeated Glenavon 2–1 in the final.

Results

First round

The following teams were given byes into the second round: Ards Rangers, Armagh City, Ballymoney United, Crumlin United, Kilmore Rec., Limavady United, Magherafelt Sky Blues, Nitos Athletic, Portglenone, Rathfriland Rangers, Saintfield United,

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and Star of the Sea.

Replays

Second round

Replays

Third round

Replay

Fourth round

Replays

Fifth round

Replays

Sixth round

Replays

Quarter-finals

Replay

Semi-finals

Final

References

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