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The 1963–64 Irish Cup was the 84th edition of the Irish Cup, the premier knock-out cup competition in Northern Irish football. It began on 22 February 1964, and concluded on 25 April with the final.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Linfield |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Derry City (3rd win) |
| Runner-up | Glentoran |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 18 |
| Goals scored | 63 (3.5 per match) |
The trophy was won by Derry City, who won the trophy for the third time defeating Glentoran in the final. The defending champions were Linfield, who were defeated 2–0 in the first round by Crusaders.[1]
There was also a qualifying round, which saw four junior teams qualify for the first round: Ballyclare Comrades (1–0 against Brantwood), Banbridge Town (1–0 against Larne), Carrick Rangers (4–3 against Queen's University), and Newry Town (2–1 against Dundela).[2]
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First round
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ards | 1–1 | Glentoran |
| Banbridge Town | 2–1 | Ballyclare Comrades |
| Coleraine | 2–2 | Bangor |
| Crusaders | 2–0 | Linfield |
| Derry City | 3–1 | Carrick Rangers |
| Distillery | 1–1 | Ballymena United |
| Newry Town | 0–1 | Cliftonville |
| Portadown | 4–1 | Glenavon |
Replays
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena United | 1–2 | Distillery |
| Bangor | 0–4 | Coleraine |
| Glentoran | 2–2 | Ards |
Second replay
Quarter-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Banbridge Town | 3–0 | Cliftonville |
| Coleraine | 3–1 | Portadown |
| Crusaders | 2–2 | Glentoran |
| Derry City | 5–0 | Distillery |
Replay
Semi-finals
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Derry City | 3–0 | Banbridge Town |
| Glentoran | 2–0 | Coleraine |
Final
| Derry City | 2 – 0 | Glentoran |
|---|---|---|
Wilson  87'Doherty 89' |
Report |
Attendance: 19,000
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