The Irish Cup began in 1982. In this series we look back on each year of competition for the island's premier club trophy.

1982: North beat Leinster in inaugural Final

The first Irish Senior Cup final saw a Simon Corlett inspired North overcame Leinster by 14 runs in a rain-shortened contest.

1983: Triumph for Waringstown

The competition's most successful side overcame holders North to claim the first of their six titles back in 1983.

1984: Lurgan continue Northern domination

Lurgan became the third NCU club to win the Irish Cup in its first three years.

1985: NCU dominant again as Downpatrick beat North Down

Downpatrick beat North Down in an all-NCU contest to continue the Northern domination.

1986: Phoenix break the NCU stranglehold

Phoenix trounced Donemana to win the trophy for the first and only time.

1987: The Saints go marching on!

An all North West final saw St Johnston upset the odds to beat Brigade by seven wickets.

1988: Hunter hundred seals it for Lurgan

Teenager Graeme Hunter stole the limelight with a century to help Lurgan beat North Down.

1989: North Down beat Donemana

A first Irish Cup for North Down as they overcome Donemana in a tense and rather ill-tempered final.

1990: Number three for Lurgan

For the third time in eight years Lurgan collected the Irish Cup as they defeated Clontarf convincingly.