| Irish Cup | |
| Year: | 1971–72 |
| Num Teams: | 16 |
| Defending Champions: | Distillery |
| Winners: | Coleraine (2nd win) |
| Second: | Portadown |
| Matches: | 17 |
| Goals: | 52 |
| Prev Season: | 1970–71 |
| Next Season: | 1972–73 |
The 1971–72 Irish Cup was the 92nd edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football.
Coleraine won the cup for the 2nd time, defeating Portadown 2–1 in the final at Windsor Park.[1]
The holders Distillery were eliminated in the first round by Coleraine.[2]
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