1887–88 Irish Cup
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The 1887–88 Irish Cup was the 8th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Irish football.
Quick Facts Tournament details, Country ...
Tournament details | |
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Country | Ireland |
Teams | 35 |
Defending champions | Ulster |
Final positions | |
Champions | Cliftonville (2nd win) |
Runner-up | Distillery |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 32 |
Goals scored | 178 (5.56 per match) |
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Cliftonville won the tournament for the 2nd time, defeating Distillery 2–1 in the final. The holders Ulster were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Distillery.[1][2]