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Ulster Minor Club Football Championship

Irish Gaelic football tournament


Summary

Irish Gaelic football tournament

FieldValue
nameUlster Minor Club Football Championship
irishComórtas Pheil Mhionúr Chumann Uladh
codeGaelic football
founded
regionUlster, Ireland
trophyJim McConville Cup
title holdersFour Masters
currentordinal2
most titlesBallinderry & Glen
mostordinal4
sponsorsFonaCAB Belfast

The Ulster Minor Club Football Championship (), often referred to as the St. Paul's Tournament, an annual Gaelic football tournament organised and hosted by the St Paul's club in Belfast. It is played between the Minor championship winners from each of the nine counties of Ulster. The competition has a straight knock-out format. It was first held in 1982 and the winners are awarded the Jimmy McConville Cup.

While unofficial, it is regarded as the Ulster Club Championship for club minor teams. The competition begins in late November or early December with the final taking place in January, typically on New Year's Day (e.g. the 2017 final took place on 1 January 2018).

Derry clubs have won the competition eighteen times, more than any other county. Ballinderry and Glen are the most successful clubs, having both won the competition four times, with Glen's four titles being won consecutively. The current champions are Four Masters from Donegal.

List of finals

YearWinnersScoreRunners-upWinning captainMan of the matchRefClubCountyClubCounty
1982[[File:Colours of Derry.svg20pxborder]] St Paul'sAntrim2–9 – 2–4[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] ScotstownMonaghanFergus Donnelly
1983[[File:Colours of Tipperary GAA.svg20pxborder]] SaulDown1–15 – 0–9[[File:Colours of Mayo.svg20pxborder]] Lisnaskea EmmettsFermanaghEddie Harney
1984[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] KillybegsDonegal4–9 – 3–5[[File:Colours of Derry.svg20pxborder]] St Paul'sAntrim
1985[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] KillybegsDonegal2–5 – 0–8[[File:StFinbarrs.png20pxborder]] Patrick SarsfieldsAntrim
1986[[File:Colours of Derry.svg20pxborder]] St Paul'sAntrim5–9 – 0–8[[File:Colours of Clare.svg20pxborder]] Enniskillen GaelsFermanaghGerard Kelly
1987[[File:StFinbarrs.png20pxborder]] KilleavyArmagh2–9 – 0–6[[File:Colours of Clare.svg20pxborder]] Enniskillen GaelsFermanaghShane O'Neill
1988[[File:Colours of Clare.svg20pxborder]] Enniskillen GaelsFermanagh1–9 – 1–9 (aet)[[File:Colours of Tipperary GAA.svg20pxborder]] MagheryArmaghSimon Bradley
2–6 – 1–5 (R)
1989[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] DungannonTyrone1–08 – 1–07[[File:Colours of Derry.svg20pxborder]] St Paul'sAntrim
1990[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] DungivenDerry1–10 – 1–09[[File:Colours of Limerick.svg20pxborder]] Aodh RuadhDonegal
1991[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] BellaghyDerry2–06 – 1–07[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Cavan GaelsCavanKarl Diamond
1992[[File:Colours of Limerick.svg20pxborder]] Aodh RuadhDonegal4–08 – 1–06[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Clan na GaelArmagh
1993[[File:Colours of Limerick.svg20pxborder]] LoupDerry1–11 – 1–06[[File:Gold Black GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] St Eunan'sDonegal
1994[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] BellaghyDerry7–05 – 2–05[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] DungannonTyrone
1995[[File:Colours of Limerick.svg20pxborder]] LoupDerry[[File:Colours of Antrim.svg20pxborder]] Clontibret O'NeillsMonaghanJohnny McBride
1996[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] BallinderryDerry0–14 – 0–07[[File:StFinbarrs.png20pxborder]] KilleavyArmaghGerard Cassidy
1997[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] BallinderryDerry2–07 – 1–04[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] EglishTyrone
1998[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] SlaughtneilDerry1–09 – 1–08[[File:Orange Blue GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] ArdboeTyroneNiall ConveryKevin O'Neill
1999[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Cavan GaelsCavan3–09 – 2–07[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] SlaughtneilDerryDominic ReillyRichard Graham
2000[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Pearse ÓgArmagh1–12 – 0–14[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Cavan GaelsCavanPauric DuffyPauric Duffy
2001[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] BallinderryDerry3–07 – 1–09[[File:Colours of Antrim.svg20pxborder]] Clontibret O'NeillsMonaghanThomas MaynesThomas Maynes
2002[[File:Colours of Antrim.svg20pxborder]] Clontibret O'NeillsMonaghan2–14 – 0–4[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] Armagh HarpsArmaghJonathan McGuiganPaul McGuigan
2003[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] Armagh HarpsArmagh1–11 – 0–7[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Carrickmacross EmmetsMonaghanJoe QuigleyCiaran Clifford
2004[[File:Colours of Down.svg20pxborder]] RostrevorDown2–7 – 1–8[[File:Colours of Derry.svg20pxborder]] KilreaDerryShaun ParrColm Clerkin
2005[[File:Flag of the Canary Islands (simple).svg20pxborder]] Errigal CiaránTyrone1–13 – 1–11[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] KillybegsDonegalBarry CanavanRonan McRory
2006[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] CoalislandTyrone1–14 – 2–10[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Cavan GaelsCavanBrian Toner
Stephen McNallyBrian Toner
2007[[File:Colours of Derry.svg20pxborder]] KilreaDerry2–9 – 0–9[[File:Flag of the Canary Islands (simple).svg20pxborder]] Errigal CiaránTyroneJames Kielt
2008[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] BallinderryDerry2–8 – 2–7[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] ScotstownMonaghanGavin McGeehanRyan Scullion
2009[[File:Metz flag.svg20pxborder]] Omagh St Enda'sTyrone0–12 – 0–11[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] KilcooDownBarry TierneyConan Grugan
2010[[File:Colours of Tyrone.svg20pxborder]] Lámh DheargAntrim0–9 – 0–8[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] MagherafeltDerryDeclan StranneyDeclan Stranney
2011[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] GlenDerry4–12 – 0–6[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] Armagh HarpsArmaghEmmett BradleyEmmett Bradley
2012[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] GlenDerry4–7 – 1–7[[File:StFinbarrs.png20pxborder]] KilleavyArmaghCiaran McFaulRyan Dougan
2013[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] GlenDerry0–10 – 1–2[[File:Colours of Clare.svg20pxborder]] SilverbridgeArmaghStevie O'HaraPaul Gunning
2014[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] GlenDerry1–17 – 2–8 (aet)[[File:Colours of Tyrone.svg20pxborder]] Southern GaelsCavanCathal MulhollandDanny Tallon
2015[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen RangersArmagh4–12 – 1–6[[File:Gold Black GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] St Eunan'sDonegalMichael McCabeOisín O'Neill
2016[[File:Colours of Limerick.svg20pxborder]] BurrenDown4–8 – 3–5[[File:Colours of Derry.svg20pxborder]] KilreaDerryConor Cox
Darragh MurdockConor Cox
2017[[File:Colours of Clare.svg20pxborder]] Enniskillen GaelsFermanagh1–6 – 0–6[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] BallinascreenDerryEoin BeacomEoin Beacom
2018[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] BellaghyDerry6–11 – 0–8[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen RangersArmaghPaul CassidyKealan Friel
2019[[File:Orange Black GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] LaveyDerry0–9 – 0–8[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] TermonDonegalCormac CollinsEnda Downey
2020Competition cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021
2022[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] DungivenDerry2–7 – 1–8[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Four MastersDonegalEoin Higgins
Odhran MurphyDara McGonigle
2023[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Four MastersDonegal1–10 – 2–4[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Cavan GaelsCavanCallum McCreaConor McCahill
2024[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Four MastersDonegal1–8 – 0–9[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] MagherafeltDerryCallum McCreaKevin Muldoon

Performances by county

CountyTitlesRunners-upYears wonYears runners-up
Derry1861990, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2019, 20221999, 2004, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2024
Donegal561984, 1985, 1992, 2023, 20241990, 1993, 2005, 2015, 2019, 2022
Armagh481987, 2000, 2003, 20151988, 1992, 1996, 2002, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018
Tyrone441989, 2005, 2006, 20091994, 1997, 1998, 2007
Antrim331982, 1986, 20101984, 1985, 1989
Down311983, 2004, 20162009
Fermanagh231988, 20171983, 1986, 1987
Cavan1519991991, 2000, 2006, 2014, 2023
Monaghan1520021982, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2008

Performances by club

ClubTitlesRunners-upYears wonYears runners-up
[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] Ballinderry401996, 1997, 2001, 2008
[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Glen402011, 2012, 2013, 2014
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Bellaghy301991, 1994, 2018
[[File:Colours of Derry.svg20pxborder]] St Paul's221982, 19861984, 1989
[[File:Colours of Clare.svg20pxborder]] Enniskillen Gaels221988, 20171986, 1987
[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] Killybegs211984, 19852005
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Four Masters212023, 20242022
[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] Dungiven201990, 2022
[[File:Colours of Limerick.svg20pxborder]] Loup201993, 1995
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Cavan Gaels1419991991, 2000, 2006, 2023
[[File:StFinbarrs.png20pxborder]] Killeavy1219871996, 2012
[[File:Colours of Antrim.svg20pxborder]] Clontibret O'Neills1220021995, 2001
[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] Armagh Harps1220032002, 2011
[[File:Colours of Derry.svg20pxborder]] Kilrea1220072004, 2016
[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Dungannon1119891994
[[File:Colours of Limerick.svg20pxborder]] Aodh Ruadh1119921990
[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] Slaughtneil1119981999
[[File:Flag of the Canary Islands (simple).svg20pxborder]] Errigal Ciarán1120052007
[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers1120152018
[[File:Colours of Tipperary GAA.svg20pxborder]] Saul101983
[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Pearse Óg102000
[[File:Colours of Down.svg20pxborder]] Rostrevor102004
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Coalisland102006
[[File:Metz flag.svg20pxborder]] Omagh St Enda's102009
[[File:Colours of Tyrone.svg20pxborder]] Lámh Dhearg102010
[[File:Colours of Limerick.svg20pxborder]] Burren102016
[[File:Orange Black GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] Lavey102019
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Scotstown021982, 2008
[[File:Gold Black GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] St Eunan's021993, 2015
[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] Magherafelt022010, 2024
[[File:Colours of Mayo.svg20pxborder]] Lisnaskea Emmetts011983
[[File:StFinbarrs.png20pxborder]] Patrick Sarsfields011985
[[File:Colours of Tipperary GAA.svg20pxborder]] Maghery011988
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Clan na Gael011992
[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] Eglish011997
[[File:Orange Blue GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] Ardboe011998
[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Carrickmacross Emmets012003
[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] Kilcoo012009
[[File:Colours of Clare.svg20pxborder]] Silverbridge012013
[[File:Colours of Tyrone.svg20pxborder]] Southern Gaels012014
[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] Ballinascreen012017
[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] Termon012019

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