1996–97 Irish Cup
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The 1996–97 Irish Cup was the 117th edition of the
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knock-out cup competition. It concluded on 3 May 1997 with the final.
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were the defending champions after winning their 16th Irish Cup last season, with a 1–0 win over Glenavon in the 1996 final. This season Glenavon went one better by winning the cup for the 5th time, with a 1–0 win over
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in the final.


Results


First round

Dungiven Celtic and Malachians were given byes into the second round.


Replays


Second round


Replays


Second round (A)

The following teams were given byes into the third round: Barn United, Civil Service, Donard Hospital, Dromara Village,
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.


Replays


Third round


Replay


Fourth round


Replays


Fifth round


Replays


Sixth round


Replay


Quarter-finals


Replays


Semi-finals


Final


References

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