THE HISTORY OF THE IRISH CUP
First contested in 1881, the Clearer Water Irish Cup is the fourth oldest national cup competition in the world.
Coleraine won the latest edition of the Clearer Water Irish Cup for the seventh time in their history by defeating Dungannon Swifts 2-3 in a thoroughly entertaining 2026 final.
Linfield are the most successful team in the history of the competition, having won it 44 times and finishing runners-up on a further 22 occasions.
Previous winners:
2025/26 - Coleraine
2024/25 - Dungannon Swifts
2023/24 - Cliftonville
2022/23 - Crusaders
2021/22 - Crusaders
2020/21 - Linfield
2019/20 - Glentoran
2018/19 - Crusaders
2017/18 - Coleraine
2016/17 - Linfield
2015/16 - Glenavon
Clearer Water Irish Cup 2026-27
First Round
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Greenisland v Wakehurst - Wakehurst withdrew, Greenisland progress to R2
Orangefield OB v Laurelvale - Orangefield OB withdrew, Laurelvale progress to R2
Byes: Abbey Villa, Aquinas, Ards Rangers, Banbridge Rangers, Castlewellan Town, Crumlin Star, Derriaghy CC, Donegal Celtic, Drumaness Mills, Dunmurry Rec., Dunmurry YM, Inspired Talents, Lisburn Rangers, Newcastle Town, Newmills, Newtowne, Portavogie Rangers, St. Mary's YC
