Ulster won the tournament for the 1st time, defeating Cliftonville 3–1 in the final.
The holders Distillery were eliminated in the fourth round by Glentoran.
[1][2] 1 Although Moyola Park scratched to Kilrea, a protest from Magherafelt from the previous round led to the Irish Football Association to order Kilrea to re-play their first round match with Magherafelt.
[3] 2 Oldpark protested that the referee had called time early and a replay was ordered.
3 Millmount protested and the match was ordered to be replayed 4 YMCA protested and the match was ordered to be replayed