1996–97 Irish News Cup

The 1996–97 Irish News Cup was the 2nd edition of the Irish News Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Derry City won the title, defeating Sligo Rovers 5–4 on aggregate in the two-legged final.

Quarter-finals
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.


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Semi-finals
Teams that were at home in the first leg listed on the left.


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Final
Derry City win 5–4 on aggregate.