Kirk Cup
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The Kirk Cup is the oldest hockey
tournament in Ulster
and the oldest provincial hockey trophy in Ireland. It has become a tradition since the 1966-67 season for the final to be played on Boxing Day, a date previously reserved for the Anderson Cup
Final. The final attracts the largest crowd of the Ulster
hockey
season. The cup is named after its donor, Mr. John Kirk, J.P, who was a member of the Antrim club
.
In the early years of the competition it was also known as the Ulster Senior Challenge Cup.
for the 1969-70 season, the format was that of a knockout competition. The Cup was competed for towards the end of the season.
From the 1969-70 all the teams in Senior League Section One and Two were split into four groups. The winner of each group would go forward to an open draw for semi-final matches.
From the 2000-01 until the 2008-09 season, the format of the competition was altered slightly. The eight teams in the Ulster Premier Hockey League were drawn into four groups. The top eight teams from Section One were drawn into these groups to create four groups of four teams each. The eight Section One teams were the relegated Premier League team from the previous season and the teams finishing in second to eighth places in the final league standings of the previous season.
Each club played the other teams in their Group once. The winners of each Group proceed to semi-final matches, with the ties decided via an open draw.
The winners of these sections played in the semi-finals at Havelock Park, home of Banbridge Hockey Club
on 20 February 2011.
The final was originally scheduled for 26 December 2010. After several postponements the cup final is scheduled to be played on Sunday 10 April 2011 at Lisnagarvey
.
Field hockey
Field Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
tournament in Ulster
Ulster
Ulster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, located in the north of the island. In ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial...
and the oldest provincial hockey trophy in Ireland. It has become a tradition since the 1966-67 season for the final to be played on Boxing Day, a date previously reserved for the Anderson Cup
Anderson Cup (Ulster hockey)
The Anderson Cup is a hockey tournament for clubs that are members of the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The current holder is Banbridge.-Trophy:...
Final. The final attracts the largest crowd of the Ulster
Ulster
Ulster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, located in the north of the island. In ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial...
hockey
Field hockey
Field Hockey, or Hockey, is a team sport in which a team of players attempts to score goals by hitting, pushing or flicking a ball into an opposing team's goal using sticks...
season. The cup is named after its donor, Mr. John Kirk, J.P, who was a member of the Antrim club
Antrim Hockey Club
Antrim Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Muckamore Cricket Club, Moylena, Nursery Park, Belfast Road, Muckamore. Home fixtures are played on the sand-filled artificial surface at the Local Council owned Antrim Forum in Antrim town. The Club was founded in 1894 and was one of the founding...
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In the early years of the competition it was also known as the Ulster Senior Challenge Cup.
Historical format
From the introduction of the Cup in the 1897-98 season until the major re-organisation of the Ulster Senior LeagueUlster Senior League (Men's Hockey)
The Ulster Senior League is a league competition for the first teams of men's hockey clubs affiliated to the Ulster Hockey Union of the Irish Hockey Association.-Formation:...
for the 1969-70 season, the format was that of a knockout competition. The Cup was competed for towards the end of the season.
From the 1969-70 all the teams in Senior League Section One and Two were split into four groups. The winner of each group would go forward to an open draw for semi-final matches.
From the 2000-01 until the 2008-09 season, the format of the competition was altered slightly. The eight teams in the Ulster Premier Hockey League were drawn into four groups. The top eight teams from Section One were drawn into these groups to create four groups of four teams each. The eight Section One teams were the relegated Premier League team from the previous season and the teams finishing in second to eighth places in the final league standings of the previous season.
Each club played the other teams in their Group once. The winners of each Group proceed to semi-final matches, with the ties decided via an open draw.
Current format
The Premier League reverted to ten teams for the 2009-10 season and these teams together with the top six teams in Section One are drawn into four groups of four teams. Each team plays the other teams in their group once. The group winners contest the semi-final with the ties decided by an open draw. The two semi-final winners contest the final which is scheduled for Boxing Day.2010-11 season
The groups for the 2010-11 competition were as follows, with the group winners in bold text:| Section A | Section B | Section C | Section D |
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| Cookstown Cookstown Hockey Club Cookstown Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association and was founded in 1951. The first team currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League and are current holders of the... |
Antrim Antrim Hockey Club Antrim Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Muckamore Cricket Club, Moylena, Nursery Park, Belfast Road, Muckamore. Home fixtures are played on the sand-filled artificial surface at the Local Council owned Antrim Forum in Antrim town. The Club was founded in 1894 and was one of the founding... |
Instonians Instonians Instonians is the name of the umbrella organisation that incorporates rugby union, men's and ladies' hockey and cricket sections. There is also a golf society that plays under the Instonians name.... |
Annadale Annadale Hockey Club Annadale Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Carryduff, County Down. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League.-Formation:... |
| Kilkeel | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
Bangor |
| N.I.C.S. | Belfast Harlequins Belfast Harlequins Belfast Harlequins is a multi-sports club located off the Malone Road in south Belfast, Northern Ireland. The club name provides the overall umbrella for rugby union, men's and ladies' hockey and squash... |
Queen's University Queen's University Hockey Club Queen's University Hockey Club Men's Section was formed at Queen's in the latter part of the nineteenth Century. The Belfast News Letter reported the Ulster Hockey Union AGM of 19 September 1898, and recorded that "a committee meeting was held afterwards when Queen's College Hockey Club was... |
Mossley Mossley Hockey Club Mossley Hockey Club is a field hockey club for men based in the village of Mossley in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. It was formed in 1929 following a meeting of employees of Henry Campbell’s Mill in the village. The club currently fields six adult teams, with the first team plaing in the Premier... |
| South Antrim | North Down North Down Hockey Club North Down Hockey Club is a field hockey club affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association. The club was founded in 1896.The men's section fields five adult teams, with the First Team competing in One Premier League of the Ulster Senior League... |
Raphoe Raphoe Hockey Club Raphoe Hockey Club is a hockey club Bent based in the village of Raphoe, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland. It is in a bent position as the only club from the Republic of Ireland to affiliate to the Ulster Hockey Union and the Ulster Women's Hockey Union of the Irish Hockey AssociationThe men's... |
Newry |
The winners of these sections played in the semi-finals at Havelock Park, home of Banbridge Hockey Club
Banbridge Hockey Club
Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:...
on 20 February 2011.
- Cookstown 3-1 Lisnagarvey
- Banbridge 2-2 Annadale (after extra time - Banbridge won 4-3 on penalty strokes)
The final was originally scheduled for 26 December 2010. After several postponements the cup final is scheduled to be played on Sunday 10 April 2011 at Lisnagarvey
Lisnagarvey Hockey Club
Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:...
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1890s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1897-98 | North Staffordshire Regiment | 3 | 2 | Antrim Antrim Hockey Club Antrim Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Muckamore Cricket Club, Moylena, Nursery Park, Belfast Road, Muckamore. Home fixtures are played on the sand-filled artificial surface at the Local Council owned Antrim Forum in Antrim town. The Club was founded in 1894 and was one of the founding... |
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| 1898-99 | Antrim | 3 | 1 | King's Own Liverpool Regiment |
1900s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1899-00 | North Down North Down Hockey Club North Down Hockey Club is a field hockey club affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association. The club was founded in 1896.The men's section fields five adult teams, with the First Team competing in One Premier League of the Ulster Senior League... |
4 | 2 | Cliftonville Cliftonville Hockey Club Cliftonville Hockey Club is a hockey club based at C.I.Y.M.S. Sports Club, Circular Road, Belfast. Home fixtures are played on a sand-filled artificial surface. The club was founded in 1896 and was one of the founding members of the Ulster Hockey Union. The 1st XI currently plays in Section One of... |
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| 1900-01 | Antrim Antrim Hockey Club Antrim Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Muckamore Cricket Club, Moylena, Nursery Park, Belfast Road, Muckamore. Home fixtures are played on the sand-filled artificial surface at the Local Council owned Antrim Forum in Antrim town. The Club was founded in 1894 and was one of the founding... |
3 | 1 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
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| 1901-02 | North Down | 2 | 1 | Cliftonville | |
| 1902-03 | Strabane | 1 | 0 | North Down | |
| 1903-04 | Cliftonville | 1 | 0 | Banbridge | |
| 1904-05 | Antrim | 2 | 1 | Banbridge | after extra time |
| 1905-06 | Banbridge | 1 | 0 | Malone | |
| 1906-07 | Antrim | 3 | 1 | Downpatrick | |
| 1907-08 | Malone & North Down |
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| 1908-09 | Banbridge | 5 | 2 | Malone |
1910s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1909-10 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
3 | 0 | Malone | |
| 1910-11 | Banbridge | 3 | 2 | Queen's University Queen's University Hockey Club Queen's University Hockey Club Men's Section was formed at Queen's in the latter part of the nineteenth Century. The Belfast News Letter reported the Ulster Hockey Union AGM of 19 September 1898, and recorded that "a committee meeting was held afterwards when Queen's College Hockey Club was... |
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| 1911-12 | Cliftonville Cliftonville Hockey Club Cliftonville Hockey Club is a hockey club based at C.I.Y.M.S. Sports Club, Circular Road, Belfast. Home fixtures are played on a sand-filled artificial surface. The club was founded in 1896 and was one of the founding members of the Ulster Hockey Union. The 1st XI currently plays in Section One of... |
2 | 1 | North Down | |
| 1912-13 | Banbridge | 3 | 1 | Queen's University | |
| 1913-14 | Banbridge | 2 | 0 | Queen's University | |
| 1914-05 | Not played due to World War I World War I World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918... |
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| 1915-16 | Not played due to World War I | ||||
| 1916-17 | Not played due to World War I | ||||
| 1917-18 | Not played due to World War I | ||||
| 1918-19 | Not played due to World War I |
1920s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1919-20 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
4 | 1 | Queen's University Queen's University Hockey Club Queen's University Hockey Club Men's Section was formed at Queen's in the latter part of the nineteenth Century. The Belfast News Letter reported the Ulster Hockey Union AGM of 19 September 1898, and recorded that "a committee meeting was held afterwards when Queen's College Hockey Club was... |
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| 1920-21 | North Down North Down Hockey Club North Down Hockey Club is a field hockey club affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association. The club was founded in 1896.The men's section fields five adult teams, with the First Team competing in One Premier League of the Ulster Senior League... |
1 | 0 | Banbridge | |
| 1921-22 | South Antrim | 2 | 1 | Banbridge | |
| 1922-23 | Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
3 | 0 | North Down | |
| 1923-24 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 0 | Cliftonville Cliftonville Hockey Club Cliftonville Hockey Club is a hockey club based at C.I.Y.M.S. Sports Club, Circular Road, Belfast. Home fixtures are played on a sand-filled artificial surface. The club was founded in 1896 and was one of the founding members of the Ulster Hockey Union. The 1st XI currently plays in Section One of... |
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| 1924-25 | Lisnagarvey | 1 | 0 | East Antrim East Antrim Hockey Club East Antrim Hockey Club is a men's field hockey club based in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, 7 miles north of Belfast. It is affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association and is one of the oldest clubs in Irish hockey. The club currently plays in Section 2 of... |
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| 1925-26 | Banbridge | 2 | 1 | Antrim Antrim Hockey Club Antrim Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Muckamore Cricket Club, Moylena, Nursery Park, Belfast Road, Muckamore. Home fixtures are played on the sand-filled artificial surface at the Local Council owned Antrim Forum in Antrim town. The Club was founded in 1894 and was one of the founding... |
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| 1926-27 | Banbridge | 3 | 0 | East Antrim | |
| 1927-28 | Antrim | 1 | 0 | East Antrim | |
| 1928-29 | North Down | 2 | 1 | South Antrim | after extra time |
1930s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1929-30 | Cliftonville Cliftonville Hockey Club Cliftonville Hockey Club is a hockey club based at C.I.Y.M.S. Sports Club, Circular Road, Belfast. Home fixtures are played on a sand-filled artificial surface. The club was founded in 1896 and was one of the founding members of the Ulster Hockey Union. The 1st XI currently plays in Section One of... |
3 | 0 | Derry YMCA | |
| 1930-31 | Cliftonville | 4 | 1 | Derry YMCA | |
| 1931-32 | South Antrim | 2 | 0 | East Antrim East Antrim Hockey Club East Antrim Hockey Club is a men's field hockey club based in Newtownabbey, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, 7 miles north of Belfast. It is affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association and is one of the oldest clubs in Irish hockey. The club currently plays in Section 2 of... |
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| 1932-33 | East Antrim | 2 | 0 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
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| 1933-34 | Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
5 | 4 | Cliftonville | |
| 1934-35 | Banbridge | 1 | 0 | North Down North Down Hockey Club North Down Hockey Club is a field hockey club affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association. The club was founded in 1896.The men's section fields five adult teams, with the First Team competing in One Premier League of the Ulster Senior League... |
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| 1935-36 | North Down | 2 | 0 | Wanderers | after extra time |
| 1936-37 | North Down | 3 | 1 | Lisnagarvey | after extra time |
| 1937-38 | Banbridge | 3 | 1 | North Down | after extra time |
| 1938-39 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 1 | Antrim Antrim Hockey Club Antrim Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Muckamore Cricket Club, Moylena, Nursery Park, Belfast Road, Muckamore. Home fixtures are played on the sand-filled artificial surface at the Local Council owned Antrim Forum in Antrim town. The Club was founded in 1894 and was one of the founding... |
1940s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1939-40 | Not Played due to World War II World War II World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis... |
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| 1940-41 | Not Played due to World War II | ||||
| 1941-42 | Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
2 | 1 | North Down North Down Hockey Club North Down Hockey Club is a field hockey club affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association. The club was founded in 1896.The men's section fields five adult teams, with the First Team competing in One Premier League of the Ulster Senior League... |
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| 1942-43 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 0 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
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| 1943-44 | North Down | 3 | 1 | Banbridge | after two periods of extra time |
| 1944-45 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 1 | Short & Harland | |
| 1945-46 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 1 | Wanderers | |
| 1946-47 | Portrush Portrush Hockey Club Portrush Hockey Club is a hockey club affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association based in Portrush, County Antrim. The club currently plays in Section 2 of the Ulster Senior League.-Formation:... |
1 | 0 | Banbridge | |
| 1947-48 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 1 | Belfast YMCA | |
| 1948-49 | Portrush | 3 | 1 | Lisnagarvey |
1950s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1949-50 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
2 | 0 | Antrim Antrim Hockey Club Antrim Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Muckamore Cricket Club, Moylena, Nursery Park, Belfast Road, Muckamore. Home fixtures are played on the sand-filled artificial surface at the Local Council owned Antrim Forum in Antrim town. The Club was founded in 1894 and was one of the founding... |
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| 1950-51 | Banbridge | Parkview Parkview Hockey Club Parkview Hockey Club is a hockey club affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association. It was founded as Fisherwick Hockey Club in 1898, changing its name to Parkview in 1924. It is based in the Co Antrim village of Doagh, near Ballyclare. The club's founding members were workers... |
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| 1952-53 | Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
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| 1953-54 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 1 | Mossley Mossley Hockey Club Mossley Hockey Club is a field hockey club for men based in the village of Mossley in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. It was formed in 1929 following a meeting of employees of Henry Campbell’s Mill in the village. The club currently fields six adult teams, with the first team plaing in the Premier... |
after extra time |
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| 1955-56 | Parkview & Lisnagarvey |
SHARED | |||
| 1956-57 | Banbridge | ||||
| 1957-58 | Belfast YMCA | Banbridge | |||
| 1958-59 | Belfast YMCA | Antrim |
1960s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1959-60 | Belfast YMCA | 1 | 0 | Portrush Portrush Hockey Club Portrush Hockey Club is a hockey club affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association based in Portrush, County Antrim. The club currently plays in Section 2 of the Ulster Senior League.-Formation:... |
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| 1960-61 | Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
2 | 1 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
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| 1961-62 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 0 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
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| 1962-63 | Competition abandoned due to severe winter weather |
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| 1963-64 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 0 | Antrim Antrim Hockey Club Antrim Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Muckamore Cricket Club, Moylena, Nursery Park, Belfast Road, Muckamore. Home fixtures are played on the sand-filled artificial surface at the Local Council owned Antrim Forum in Antrim town. The Club was founded in 1894 and was one of the founding... |
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| 1964-65 | Portrush | 4 | 2 | Banbridge | AET - Replay - Game 1: 2-2 |
| 1965-66 | Antrim Antrim Hockey Club Antrim Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Muckamore Cricket Club, Moylena, Nursery Park, Belfast Road, Muckamore. Home fixtures are played on the sand-filled artificial surface at the Local Council owned Antrim Forum in Antrim town. The Club was founded in 1894 and was one of the founding... |
1 | 0 | Lisnagarvey | |
| 1966-67 | Parkview Parkview Hockey Club Parkview Hockey Club is a hockey club affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association. It was founded as Fisherwick Hockey Club in 1898, changing its name to Parkview in 1924. It is based in the Co Antrim village of Doagh, near Ballyclare. The club's founding members were workers... |
2 | 1 | Banbridge | |
| 1967-68 | Cliftonville Cliftonville Hockey Club Cliftonville Hockey Club is a hockey club based at C.I.Y.M.S. Sports Club, Circular Road, Belfast. Home fixtures are played on a sand-filled artificial surface. The club was founded in 1896 and was one of the founding members of the Ulster Hockey Union. The 1st XI currently plays in Section One of... |
3 | 0 | Antrim | |
| 1968-69 | Cliftonville | 1 | 0 | Instonians Instonians Instonians is the name of the umbrella organisation that incorporates rugby union, men's and ladies' hockey and cricket sections. There is also a golf society that plays under the Instonians name.... |
1970s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1969-70 | Portrush Portrush Hockey Club Portrush Hockey Club is a hockey club affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association based in Portrush, County Antrim. The club currently plays in Section 2 of the Ulster Senior League.-Formation:... |
3 | 1 | Instonians Instonians Instonians is the name of the umbrella organisation that incorporates rugby union, men's and ladies' hockey and cricket sections. There is also a golf society that plays under the Instonians name.... |
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| 1970-71 | Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
Cliftonville Cliftonville Hockey Club Cliftonville Hockey Club is a hockey club based at C.I.Y.M.S. Sports Club, Circular Road, Belfast. Home fixtures are played on a sand-filled artificial surface. The club was founded in 1896 and was one of the founding members of the Ulster Hockey Union. The 1st XI currently plays in Section One of... |
Replay - Game 1: 1-1 | ||
| 1971-72 | Antrim Antrim Hockey Club Antrim Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Muckamore Cricket Club, Moylena, Nursery Park, Belfast Road, Muckamore. Home fixtures are played on the sand-filled artificial surface at the Local Council owned Antrim Forum in Antrim town. The Club was founded in 1894 and was one of the founding... & Instonians |
SHARED | 2nd replay - Game 1: 2-2, Game 2: | ||
| 1972-73 | Lisnagarvey | 1 | 0 | Friends School Old Boys | |
| 1973-74 | Lisnagarvey | 3 | 0 | Mossley Mossley Hockey Club Mossley Hockey Club is a field hockey club for men based in the village of Mossley in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. It was formed in 1929 following a meeting of employees of Henry Campbell’s Mill in the village. The club currently fields six adult teams, with the first team plaing in the Premier... |
Replay - Game 1: 1-1 |
| 1974-75 | Instonians | 2 | 1 | Lisnagarvey | |
| 1975-76 | Instonians | 2 | 1 | Cliftonville | |
| 1976-77 | Belfast YMCA | 2 | 0 | Instonians | |
| 1977-78 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 0 | Belfast YMCA | |
| 1978-79 | Belfast YMCA | 3 | 0 | Antrim |
1980s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1979-80 | Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
Instonians Instonians Instonians is the name of the umbrella organisation that incorporates rugby union, men's and ladies' hockey and cricket sections. There is also a golf society that plays under the Instonians name.... |
Replay - Game 1: 1-1 | ||
| 1980-81 | Instonians | 3 | 1 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
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| 1981-82 | Lisnagarvey | 1 | 1 | Banbridge | Replay - Lisnagarvey won 4-2 on penalty strokes - Game 1: 2-2 |
| 1982-83 | Banbridge | 2 | 1 | Belfast YMCA | |
| 1983-84 | Mossley Mossley Hockey Club Mossley Hockey Club is a field hockey club for men based in the village of Mossley in Newtownabbey, County Antrim. It was formed in 1929 following a meeting of employees of Henry Campbell’s Mill in the village. The club currently fields six adult teams, with the first team plaing in the Premier... |
2 | 0 | Lisnagarvey | |
| 1984-85 | Belfast YMCA | 3 | 0 | Lisnagarvey | |
| 1985-86 | Banbridge | 2 | 1 | RUC | |
| 1986-87 | Banbridge | 2 | 0 | Cookstown Cookstown Hockey Club Cookstown Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association and was founded in 1951. The first team currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League and are current holders of the... |
Replay - Game 1: 1-1 |
| 1987-88 | Banbridge | 2 | 1 | Mossley | Replay - Game 1: 1-1 |
| 1988-89 | Cookstown | 1 | 0 | Mossley |
1990s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1989-90 | Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
2 | 0 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
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| 1990-91 | Holywood 87 | 2 | 1 | Lisnagarvey | Replay - Game 1: 2-2 |
| 1991-92 | Holywood 87 | 1 | 0 | Lisnagarvey | |
| 1992-93 | Holywood 87 | 2 | 0 | Instonians Instonians Instonians is the name of the umbrella organisation that incorporates rugby union, men's and ladies' hockey and cricket sections. There is also a golf society that plays under the Instonians name.... |
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| 1993-94 | Instonians | 3 | 1 | Banbridge | |
| 1994-95 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 1 | Instonians | |
| 1995-96 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 0 | Newry | |
| 1996-97 | Lisnagarvey | 3 | 2 | Instonians | |
| 1997-98 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 0 | Annadale Annadale Hockey Club Annadale Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Carryduff, County Down. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League.-Formation:... |
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| 1998-99 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 1 | Cookstown Cookstown Hockey Club Cookstown Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association and was founded in 1951. The first team currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League and are current holders of the... |
2000s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 1999-00 | Annadale Annadale Hockey Club Annadale Hockey Club is a hockey club based at Carryduff, County Down. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League.-Formation:... |
1 | 1 | Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
after extra time - Annadale won 3-1 on penalty strokes |
| 2000-01 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 1 | Annadale | |
| 2001-02 | Lisnagarvey | 2 | 1 | Instonians Instonians Instonians is the name of the umbrella organisation that incorporates rugby union, men's and ladies' hockey and cricket sections. There is also a golf society that plays under the Instonians name.... |
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| 2002-03 | Cookstown Cookstown Hockey Club Cookstown Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association and was founded in 1951. The first team currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League and are current holders of the... |
2 | 1 | Instonians | |
| 2003-04 | Annadale | 2 | 1 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
Annadale won with "Golden Goal" in 7th minute of extra time |
| 2004-05 | Instonians | 2 | 2 | Lisnagarvey | Instonians won 5-4 on penalty strokes |
| 2005-06 | Banbridge | 2 | 1 | Annadale | |
| 2006-07 | Cookstown | 2 | 1 | Lisnagarvey Lisnagarvey Hockey Club Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is the most successful Irish men's hockey club. The club is based in Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland. It has a current membership of 700. The club also has a ladies section.-Formation:... |
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| 2007-08 | Annadale | 3 | 2 | Lisnagarvey | |
| 2008-09 | Cookstown | 4 | 3 | Lisnagarvey | after extra time |
2010s
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Notes | ||
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| 2009-10 | Cookstown Cookstown Hockey Club Cookstown Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Cookstown, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is affiliated to the Ulster Branch of the Irish Hockey Association and was founded in 1951. The first team currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League and are current holders of the... |
2 | 0 | Banbridge Banbridge Hockey Club Banbridge Hockey Club is a hockey club based in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The club currently plays in the Premier League of the Ulster Senior League. The club was formed in 1897.-Grounds:... |
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| 2010-11 | Banbridge | 4 | 2 | Cookstown |