The 2020

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is the 45th edition of the Republic of Ireland's primary national cup competition for

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teams. This edition features clubs exclusively from the Women's National League (WNL), whereas usually

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teams are involved. The number of teams was reduced due to the

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. The restrictions also meant that crowds were restricted or prohibited from attending. The competition began on 19 September 2020 with a preliminary round and concluded on 12 December 2020. The final was moved to the

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in Dublin, which had hosted the previous seven finals. The

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was deferred for the season, but the 2020

was effectively a League Cup, with the nine Women's National League clubs the only participants. Peamount United won the cup on 12 December, beating

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in the final. The Cup holders were Wexford Youths, who defeated Peamount United in both the 2018 and 2019 finals.

Preliminary round

The draw for the quarter-final took place on 29 July 2020. Women's National League (WNL)

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and

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were selected to play in a single match preliminary round, the winner of which was to join the other seven WNL clubs in the quarter-finals. Teams in bold advanced to the quarter-final.

Quarter-finals

Teams in bold advanced to the semi-finals.

Semi-finals

The draw for the semi-finals took place on 9 October 2020 live on

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Final

References

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External links

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