The match took place on 6 November 2011 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin for the second consecutive year.
The two clubs contesting the 2011 final were Premier Division side, Sligo Rovers and First Division side, Shelbourne, with the victors guaranteeing a berth in the UEFA Europa League.
Sligo retained the cup after a four one win in a penalty shoot-out.
[6] The last time Shelbourne reached the final was in 2000, the game in which they beat Bohemians F.C.
[8] His assistants for the 2011 final were Mark Gavin from Kildare, Dermot Broughton from Limerick, with Graham Kelly of Cork as the fourth official.