Irish Cup: Holders Dungannon, Cliftonville, Coleraine and Larne qualify for the Irish Cup

Irish Cup holders Dungannon Swifts and Cliftonville, finalists for the past two years, are through to the quarter-finals of this season’s competition after a dramatic comeback on Saturday.

Coleraine was also among the winners, as Matthew Shefflin’s extra-time hat-trick proved enough to defeat Carrick Rangers 4-1 at Taylors Avenue. Ben Willie opened the scoring but Adam Leckie equalised.

Andy Mitchell’s goal ensured Dungannon progressed to the quarter-finals thanks to a 2-1 win over Portadown.

Shay McCartan put the hosts ahead but Sean McAllister equalized for Rodney Macari’s side before half-time.

Johnny Addis’ stunning goal five minutes into stoppage time gave Cliftonville a thrilling 2-1 win over Glenavon at Solitude.

Luke McGerigan put the Lurgan Blues ahead, Joe Gormley equalised, then Sean Robertson sent off the Reds, before Addis Ababa’s crucial late intervention.

Premier League leaders Larne remained on track for a first ever Irish Cup success, with Matty Lusty and Tiernan O’Connor scoring in a 2-0 win over Warrenpoint Town.

Two goals from Ethan Devine and one from Caolan Murphy saw H&W Welders beat Ballymacash Rangers 3-0 while Loughgall triumphed 2-1 at home over Institute.

Paul McIlroy broke the deadlock at Lakeview Park, Callum Derry equalised, and Kirk McLaughlin scored the winner.

Limavady United stunned Linfield 1-0 on Friday evening, while Glentoran’s match against Amateur League side Dromanis Mills was postponed due to a flooded pitch and will now be played at The Oval on February 17.