Rugby 2nd XII won the Gibb Cup in 1895, beating Ulster 2-1 in the Final. They had earlier beaten Down 5-0 in the Semi-Finals.
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The Irish Lacrosse Union was the Men’s Lacrosse Association in Ireland from the Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries. The Gibb Cup was the second level, a level below the Championship Flag of Ireland, which was the first level competition.
References:
Sources:
[1] The Belfast News-Letter “Irish Lacrosse Union” Monday, April 6, 1895. pg.
Acknowledgements:
Thanks to Cillian Murphy, Ireland Lacrosse and Brian Bird.
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