The 2011–12 FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup was the 85th season of the tournament's existence.
94 clubs competed to win the title, and it was Avondale United who were the victors after they beat Cherry Orchard 2–1 for the second successive season in the final after extra time in Tallaght Stadium to gain their fifth Intermediate Cup title.
The 16 teams that reached the fourth round qualified for the 2012 FAI Cup.
Munster The draw was made on 2 November 2011 with ties to be played on the weekend of 4 December 2011.
The draw was made on 6 February 2012 at the FAI Headquarters, Abbotstown, by FAI President Paddy McCaul and former Drogheda United, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Shelbourne star Mick Neville.