Complex sentence: For the third consecutive season, Cliftonville were the defending champions following a 3--2 win over Ballymena United in the 2015 final to win the Cup for the third consecutive season and the fourth time overall.
Split into simpler sentences: For the third consecutive season Cliftonville were the defending champions, following their 3--2 win over Ballymena United in the 2015 final. This secured the trophy for the third consecutive season and the fourth time overall.