First contested in 1881, the Irish Cup is the fourth oldest national cup competition in the world.
Current holders Crusaders defeated Ballymena United 4-0 in May 2023 thanks to goals from Ross Clarke, Adam Leckey, Philip Lowry and Paul Heatley.
Linfield are the most successful team in the history of the competition, having won it 44 times and finishing runners-up on a further 21 occasions.
Winners over the previous 10 seasons:
2021/22 - Crusaders
2020/21 - Linfield
2019/20 - Glentoran
2018/19 - Crusaders
2017/18 - Coleraine
2016/17 - Linfield
2015/16 - Glenavon
2014/15 - Glentoran
2013/14 - Glenavon
2012/13 - Glentoran
Irish Cup 2023-24
Final
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First Round
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Note: Dollingstown v Lisburn Rangers - Dollingstown dismissed from the competition, Lisburn Rangers reinstated
Byes: Ballynahinch Olympic, Ballymacash Rangers, Mossley, Glebe Rangers, Shorts, Rathcoole, Seapatrick, Chimney Corner, Donegal Celtic, Derriaghy CC, Dromore Amateurs, Shamrock, Tobermore United, Immaculata, Rosario YC, 1st Bangor, Valley Rangers, Dunmurry Rec., Dromara Village, Crumlin Star, Lower Maze, Craigavon City, Wellington Rec.
