1971–72 Blaxnit Cup

Blaxnit Cup 1971–72 Northern IrelandRepublic of Ireland 2 Cork Hibernians 1 Coleraine 2 8 1970–71 1972–73 The 1971–72 Blaxnit Cup was the 5th edition of the Blaxnit Cup, an association football cup competition featuring teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Only two teams competed due to the security situation in Northern Ireland.https://www.irishleaguearchive.org/north-south Irish League Archive, Blaxnit Cup Irish League Archive 29 April 2023 Cork Hibernians won the title for the 1st time, defeating Coleraine 5–3 on aggregate in the two-legged final.https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002318/19720515/391/0015 Courage and class keep Coleraine 'in' Belfast Telegraph 15 May 1972 15 subscriptionCork Win - But It's On The Retreat Belfast News Letter 15 May 1972 12https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0002318/19720519/509/0022 Cool Hibs are worthy all Ireland champions Belfast Telegraph 19 May 1972 22 subscriptionA Shaky Start - Then Hibs In Control Belfast News Letter 19 May 1972 12https://www.irishleaguearchive.org/blaxnit-cup Blaxnit Cup Results Irish League Archive 29 April 2023 Results Final 13 May 1972 Cork Hibernians 3–2 Report Coleraine Dennehy 20 71Wigginton 37 Curley 68Mullan 83 Flower Lodge, Cork 10,000 18 May 1972 Coleraine 1–2 Report Cork Hibernians Jennings 32 Wigginton 40Herrick 66 The Showgrounds, Coleraine 6,000 H. Wilson (Belfast) Cork Hibernians win 5–3 on aggregate. References External links All-Ireland Cross-Border Cup Competitions history Irish League Archive - Blaxnit Cup Category:1971–72 in Northern Ireland association football cups Category:1971–72 in Republic of Ireland association football