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Wikipedia - Mid-Ulster Cup
The Mid-Ulster Cup is a senior football competition in Northern Ireland run by the Mid-Ulster Football Association (founded 2 April 1887). The competition has historically featured teams based in County Armagh, east County Tyrone, and west County Down, though teams from outside the Mid-Ulster FA's jurisdiction have also competed on occasion, with Bangor (affiliated to the County Antrim & District F.A.) winning the cup in 1995/96.
History
First held in 1887–88, the inaugural edition was won by Milford. For 30 seasons, from 1947–48 to 1977–78, while remaining a senior competition, senior clubs declined to take part, instead fielding their reserve teams. Senior clubs returned, however, for the 1978–79 season, when the Bob Radcliffe Cup was introduced as an intermediate competition.
The competition is currently sponsored by EuroElectrix, and has been sponsored in the past by Golden Cow Dairies, Dukes Transport, Tennent's Lager, Bass, Ted Clarke, McEwan's Lager, Silverwood Hotel, Rushmere Shopping Centre and Belfast Telegraph.
Teams compete in a series of matches, with the ultimate goal of being crowned champions of the Mid Ulster Cup. The tournament is known for its competitive spirit and high level of play, attracting fans from all over the country to come and support their favorite teams.
The Northern Ireland Mid Ulster Cup is a highly anticipated event in the soccer calendar, with teams vying for the chance to lift the coveted trophy and earn bragging rights as the best team in the region. It is a celebration of the rich soccer tradition in Northern Ireland and a showcase of the talent and passion for the sport in the area.