1944–45 Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup explained

Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup
Year:1944–45
Country: Northern Ireland
Num Teams:12
Defending Champions:Glentoran
Winners:Bohemians (1st win)
Second:Belfast Celtic
Matches:26
Goals:110
Prev Season:1943–44
Next Season:1945–46

The 1944–45 Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup was the 4th edition of the Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Teams from outside Dublin and Belfast competed, but played their home matches in either Dublin (if based in the Republic of Ireland) or Belfast (if based in Northern Ireland).[1]

Bohemians won the title for the 1st time, defeating Belfast Celtic 3–2 on aggregate in the two-legged final.[2] [3] [4]

Results

First round

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1Despite losing their ties, Glentoran and Cork United progressed to the quarter-finals as "best losers".
2Limerick won the tie on corner kicks.

Quarter-finals

Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.|}

1Glentoran won the tie on corner kicks.

Semi-finals

Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.|}

Final


Bohemians win 3–2 on aggregate.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Irish League Archive, Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup. Irish League Archive. 10 April 2023.
  2. News: Frayed Tempers At Windsor Park. Belfast Telegraph. 31 May 1945. 4. subscription.
  3. Web site: Bohemians Win By Single Goal. Ireland's Saturday Night. 2 June 1945. 5. subscription.
  4. Web site: Dublin and Belfast Inter-City Cup Results. Irish League Archive. 10 April 2023.