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Ulster Senior Club Football Championship

Gaelic football competition


Summary

Gaelic football competition

FieldValue
nameUlster Senior Club Football Championship
currentlyrunning2025 Ulster Senior Club Football Championship
irishCraobh Shinsir Peile Chlub Uladh
codeFootball
founded
regionUlster, Ireland
trophySeamus McFerran Cup
teams9
title holders[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Scotstown
currentordinal5
most titles[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers
mostordinal11
sponsorsAIB

The Ulster Senior Club Football Championship is an annual Gaelic football tournament organised by Ulster GAA. It is played between the Senior championship winners from each of the nine counties of Ulster. The competition was first held in 1968 and has a straight knock-out format. The winners are awarded the Seamus McFerran Cup (). The winners go on to represent Ulster in the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship.

Derry clubs have won the competition seventeen times, more than any other county. Crossmaglen Rangers are the most successful club, having won the competition eleven times. The current champions are Scotstown from Monaghan, having beaten Kilcoo in the 2025 final.

Competition format

Each of the nine counties of Ulster organise a county championship annually for their top clubs. The nine county champions compete in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship in a knock-out format.

List of finals

Winning team won the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship
YearWinnersScoreRunners-upVenueRefCountyClubCountyClub
1968Derry[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Bellaghy0–08 – 0–05Donegal[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] St Joseph'sO'Neill Park, Dungannonfirst=Paddylast=Heaneyurl=http://www.irishnews.com/sport/2013/11/25/news/the-life-of-brian-76666/title=The life of Brianwork=The Irish Newsdate=25 November 2013access-date=25 November 2013}}
1969Down[[File:Flag of the State of Shock (Power Play, 1978 film).png20pxborder]] Bryansford1–10 – 1–09Cavan[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] CrosserloughCasement Park, Belfast
1970Down[[File:Flag of the State of Shock (Power Play, 1978 film).png20pxborder]] Bryansford0–06 – 0–03Derry[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] NewbridgeCasement Park, Belfast
1971Derry[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Bellaghy1–11 – 0–05Armagh[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Clan na GaelO'Neill Park, Dungannon
1972Armagh[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Clan na Gael0–08 – 1–03Tyrone[[File:Orange Blue GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] ArdboeSt Mary's Park, Castleblayney
1973Armagh[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Clan na Gael1–11 – 0–03Donegal[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] St Joseph'sSt Molaise Park, Irvinestown
1974Armagh[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Clan na Gael1–07 – 1–04Tyrone[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] TrillickHealy Park, Omagh
1975Donegal[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] St Joseph's3–06 – 1–08Monaghan[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svg20pxborder]] Castleblayney FaughsHealy Park, Omagh
1976Derry[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] Ballerin2–08 – 2–03Armagh[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Clan na GaelHealy Park, Omagh
1977Antrim[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St John's2–10 – 2–02Cavan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Cavan GaelsSt Mary's Park, Castleblayney
1978Monaghan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Scotstown1–08 – 1–04Antrim[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St John'sO'Neill Park, Dungannon
1979Monaghan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Scotstown0–09 – 0–08Armagh[[File:Colours of Tyrone.svg20pxborder]] CarrickcruppenFr Peter Campbell Park, Coalisland
1980Monaghan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Scotstown1–04 – 1–03Antrim[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St John'sAthletic Grounds, Armagh
1981Derry[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] Ballinderry2–03 – 0–05Down[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] BurrenDavitt Park, Lurgan
1982Antrim[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St Gall's0–15 – 2–05Fermanagh[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Roslea ShamrocksFr Peter Campbell Park, Coalisland
1983Down[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Burren1–04 – 0–05Antrim[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St Gall'sDavitt Park, Lurgan
1984Down[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Burren0–10 – 2–02Antrim[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St John'sAthletic Grounds, Armagh
1985Down[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Burren0–06 – 1–02Monaghan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] ScotstownAthletic Grounds, Armagh
1986Monaghan[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svg20pxborder]] Castleblayney Faughs0–04 – 0–03Down[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] BurrenAthletic Grounds, Armagh
1987Down[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Burren0–08 – 0–06Cavan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Kingscourt StarsPearse Park, Ballybay
1988Down[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Burren0–08 – 0–03Armagh[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Pearse ÓgPearse Park, Ballybay
1989Monaghan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Scotstown2–09 – 0–05Tyrone[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] CoalislandAthletic Grounds, Armagh
1990Derry[[File:Orange Black GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] Lavey2–10 – 0–04Cavan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Kingscourt StarsAthletic Grounds, Armagh
1991Monaghan[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svg20pxborder]] Castleblayney Faughs0–08 – 0–06Donegal[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] KillybegsHealy Park, Omagh
1992Derry[[File:Orange Black GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] Lavey0–10 – 0–10Down[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] BurrenAthletic Grounds, Armagh
0–11 – 1–05 (R)Athletic Grounds, Armagh
1993Tyrone[[File:Flag of the Canary Islands (simple).svg20pxborder]] Errigal Ciarán3–07 – 1–08Down[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Russell Gaelic Union, DownpatrickAthletic Grounds, Armagh
1994Derry[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Bellaghy0–11 – 0–10Monaghan[[File:Colours of Antrim.svg20pxborder]] Clontibret O'NeillsAthletic Grounds, Armagh
1995Armagh[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Mullaghbawn1–11 – 2–05Cavan[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] Bailieborough ShamrocksSt Tiernach's Park, Clones
1996Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers1–07 – 1–07Derry[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] BellaghySt Tiernach's Park, Clones
2–05 – 0–08 (R)St Tiernach's Park, Clones
1997Derry[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] Dungiven0–14 – 1–08Tyrone[[File:Flag of the Canary Islands (simple).svg20pxborder]] Errigal CiaránSt Tiernach's Park, Clones
1998Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers1–11 – 1–10Derry[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] BellaghySt Tiernach's Park, Clones
1999Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers0–10 – 0–09Fermanagh[[File:Colours of Clare.svg20pxborder]] Enniskillen GaelsSt Tiernach's Park, Clones
2000Derry[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Bellaghy1–10 – 1–04Tyrone[[File:Flag of the Canary Islands (simple).svg20pxborder]] Errigal CiaránSt Tiernach's Park, Clones
2001Derry[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] Ballinderry1–10 – 1–07Down[[File:Colours of Dublin.svg20pxborder]] MayobridgeCasement Park, Belfast
2002Tyrone[[File:Flag of the Canary Islands (simple).svg20pxborder]] Errigal Ciarán0–08 – 1–03Fermanagh[[File:Colours of Clare.svg20pxborder]] Enniskillen GaelsSt Tiernach's Park, Clones
2003Derry[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Loup0–11 – 1–05Antrim[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St Gall'sSt Tiernach's Park, Clones
2004Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers0–14 – 0–09Down[[File:Colours of Dublin.svg20pxborder]] MayobridgeCasement Park, Belfast
2005Antrim[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St Gall's1–08 – 0–08Derry[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] BellaghyHealy Park, Omagh
2006Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers0–05 – 0–02Derry[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] BallinderryCasement Park, Belfast
2007Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers1–09 – 1–06Antrim[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St Gall'sPáirc Esler, Newry
2008Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers1–10 – 1–10Derry[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] BallinderryBrewster Park, Enniskillen
0–12 – 1–04 (R)Brewster Park, Enniskillen
2009Antrim[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St Gall's0–16 – 0–05Derry[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] LoupPáirc Esler, Newry
2010Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers2–09 – 0–10Donegal[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Naomh ConaillBreffni Park, Cavan
2011Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers2–11 – 0–10Down[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] BurrenAthletic Grounds, Armagh
2012Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers3–09 – 1–09Down[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] KilcooAthletic Grounds, Armagh
2013Derry[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] Ballinderry1–13 – 2–06Donegal[[File:Colours of Offaly.svg20pxborder]] GlenswillyHealy Park, Omagh
2014Derry[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] Slaughtneil1–10 – 1–09Tyrone[[File:Metz flag.svg20pxborder]] Omagh St Enda'sAthletic Grounds, Armagh
2015Armagh[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers2–17 – 2–12 (aet)Monaghan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] ScotstownAthletic Grounds, Armagh
2016Derry[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] Slaughtneil0–12 – 0–09Down[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] KilcooAthletic Grounds, Armagh
2017Derry[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] Slaughtneil1–15 – 0–10Cavan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Cavan GaelsAthletic Grounds, Armagh
2018Donegal[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Gaoth Dobhair0–13 – 0–12 (aet)Monaghan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] ScotstownHealy Park, Omagh
2019Down[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] Kilcoo2–11 – 2–09Donegal[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Naomh ConaillHealy Park, Omagh
2020Competition cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021Down[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] Kilcoo3–10 – 0–03Fermanagh[[File:Colours of Wexford.svg20pxborder]] Derrygonnelly HarpsAthletic Grounds, Armagh
2022Derry[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Glen1–12 – 1–6Down[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] KilcooAthletic Grounds, Armagh
2023Derry[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Glen0–13 – 0–11Monaghan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] ScotstownAthletic Grounds, Armagh
2024Tyrone[[File:Flag of the Canary Islands (simple).svg20pxborder]] Errigal Ciarán1–08 – 0–10Down[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] KilcooAthletic Grounds, Armagh
2025Monaghan[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Scotstown0–19 – 0–16 (aet)Down[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] KilcooAthletic Grounds, Armaghlast=Mooneyfirst=Francisdate=13 December 2025title=Rory Beggan stars as Scotstown lift Ulster crown once againurl=https://www.rte.ie/sport/football/2025/1213/1548844-beggan-stars-as-scotstown-lift-ulster-crown-once-again/work=RTÉaccess-date=14 December 2025}}

Performances

By county

CountyTitlesRunners-upYears wonYears runners-up
Derry1771968, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1990, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2022, 20231970, 1996, 1998, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009
Armagh1541972, 1973, 1974, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 20151971, 1976, 1979, 1988
Down9121969, 1970, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2019, 20211981, 1986, 1992, 1993, 2001, 2004, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2022, 2024, 2025
Monaghan761978, 1979, 1980, 1986, 1989, 1991, 20251975, 1985, 1994, 2015, 2018, 2023
Antrim461977, 1982, 2005, 20091978, 1980, 1983, 1984, 2003, 2007
Tyrone361993, 2002, 20241972, 1974, 1989, 1997, 2000, 2014
Donegal261975, 20181968, 1973, 1991, 2010, 2013, 2019
Cavan061969, 1977, 1987, 1990, 1995, 2017
Fermanagh041982, 1999, 2002, 2021

By club

ClubTitlesRunners-upYears wonYears runners-up
[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crossmaglen Rangers1101996, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015
[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Burren541983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 19881981, 1986, 1992, 2011
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Scotstown541978, 1979, 1980, 1989, 20251985, 2015, 2018, 2023
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Bellaghy431968, 1971, 1994, 20001996, 1998, 2005
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St Gall's331982, 2005, 20091983, 2003, 2007
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Clan na Gael321972, 1973, 19741971, 1976
[[File:Colours of Monaghan.svg20pxborder]] Ballinderry321981, 2001, 20132006, 2008
[[File:Flag of the Canary Islands (simple).svg20pxborder]] Errigal Ciarán321993, 2002, 20241997, 2000
[[File:Colours of Galway.svg20pxborder]] Slaughtneil302014, 2016, 2017
[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] Kilcoo252019, 20212012, 2016, 2022, 2024, 2025
[[File:Colours of Kerry GAA.svg20pxborder]] Castleblayney Faughs211986, 19911975
[[File:Flag of the State of Shock (Power Play, 1978 film).png20pxborder]] Bryansford201969, 1970
[[File:Orange Black GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] Lavey201990, 1992
[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Glen202022, 2023
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] St John's1319771978, 1980, 1984
[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] St Joseph's1219751968, 1973
[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Loup1120032009
[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] Ballerin101976
[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Mullaghbawn101995
[[File:Colours of Sligo.svg20pxborder]] Dungiven101997
[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Gaoth Dobhair102018
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Cavan Gaels021977, 2017
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Kingscourt Stars021987, 1990
[[File:Colours of Clare.svg20pxborder]] Enniskillen Gaels021999, 2002
[[File:Colours of Dublin.svg20pxborder]] Mayobridge022001, 2004
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Naomh Conaill022010, 2019
[[File:Colours of Kilkenny.svg20pxborder]] Crosserlough011969
[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Newbridge011970
[[File:Orange Blue GAA Flag.png20pxborder]] Ardboe011972
[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] Trillick011974
[[File:Colours of Tyrone.svg20pxborder]] Carrickcruppen011979
[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Roslea Shamrocks011982
[[File:Colours of Meath GAA.svg20pxborder]] Pearse Óg011988
[[File:Colours of Cavan.svg20pxborder]] Coalisland011989
[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] Killybegs011991
[[File:Colours of Fermanagh.svg20pxborder]] Russell Gaelic Union, Downpatrick011993
[[File:Colours of Antrim.svg20pxborder]] Clontibret O'Neills011994
[[File:Colours of Cork.svg20pxborder]] Bailieborough Shamrocks011995
[[File:Colours of Offaly.svg20pxborder]] Glenswilly012013
[[File:Metz flag.svg20pxborder]] Omagh St Enda's012014
[[File:Colours of Wexford.svg20pxborder]] Derrygonnelly Harps012021

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