The Ulster Minor Club Football Championship (), often referred to as the St. Paul's Tournament, an annual

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tournament organised and hosted by the St Paul's club in

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. It is played between the Minor championship winners from each of the nine counties of

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. 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

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(e.g. the 2017 final took place on 1 January 2018).

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clubs have won the competition eighteen times, more than any other county.

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and

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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

Performances by county

Performances by club

References

{{Ulster Council 4 1982 establishments in Ireland Recurring sporting events established in 1982

List of finals

Performances by county

Performances by club

See also

References