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1987–88 County Antrim Shield

The 1987–88 County Antrim Shield was the 99th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]

Newry Town won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Ballymena United 2–1 in the final.[2] For the 2nd year running the County Antrim FA invited three clubs from County Armagh to compete (Glenavon, Newry Town and Portadown).[3]

Results

First round

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

The Oval, Belfast
Referee: W. Clarke (Newtownards)

References

  1. ^ "Irish League Archive, County Antrim Shield". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Master Hawkins is Newry hero". Belfast Telegraph. 26 November 1987. p. 35.
  3. ^ "County Antrim Shield Results". Irish League Archive. Retrieved 16 April 2023.

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