| County Antrim Shield | |
| Year: | 1978–79 |
| Num Teams: | 13 |
| Defending Champions: | Glentoran |
| Winners: | Cliftonville (5th win) |
| Second: | Crusaders |
| Matches: | 12 |
| Goals: | 41 |
| Prev Season: | 1977–78 |
| Next Season: | 1979–80 |
The 1978–79 County Antrim Shield was the 90th edition of the County Antrim Shield, a cup competition in Northern Irish football.[1]
Cliftonville won the tournament for the 5th time, defeating Crusaders 3–1 on penalties after the final finished 0-0.[2] [3]
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