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Shamrock Rovers will clash with Derry City in the last four

Shamrock Rovers to face Derry in FAI Cup semis

The draw for the FAI Ford Cup semi-finals has been made with Shamrock Rovers to face Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic down to play Finn Harps.

Soccer • 23 Sep 14

Dundalk are crowned EA Sports Cup champions

Dundalk’s 12-year wait for a trophy finally came to an end as Stephen Kenny’s side clinched the EA Sports Cup after a pulsating 3-2 win over Shamrock Rovers at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 20 Sep 14

Harps too strong for Avondale in Cup replay

First Division Finn Harps proved to be too strong for FAI Intermediate Cup holders Avondale United in their FAI Cup quarter-final replay at Finn Park.

Soccer • 18 Sep 14

Finn Harps are favourites to join Derry City, Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic in the semi-finals

Harps and Avondale eye semi-final place

Finn Harps and non-league Avondale United meet with the remaining place in the FAI Ford Cup semi-finals at stake in Finn Park.

Soccer • 17 Sep 14

Drogheda goalkeeper Michael Schlingerman tries to prevent Rory Patterson's deflected free kick crossing the line

Tea time for Rico to digest Derry demolition

Damien Richardson was left to rue suspensions and injuries as Drogheda United exited the FAI Cup, losing 5-0 to Derry City at the Brandywell.

Soccer • 17 Sep 14

Derry's Dean Jarvis gets the better of Cathal Brady of Drogheda

Derry trounce Drogheda in Cup replay

Derry City trounced Drogheda United 5-0 in their FAI Ford Cup quarter-final replay match at the Brandywell tonight.

Soccer • 16 Sep 14

Drogheda United manager Damien Richardson during last Friday's game

Depleted Drogheda aim to topple Derry

Depleted Drogheda United must contend with five suspensions for tonight’s FAI Ford Cup quarter-final replay with Derry City in The Brandywell.

Soccer • 16 Sep 14

Karl Sheppard came on with 13 minutes to play and scored twice

O'Connor not surprised by Sheppard magic

Karl Sheppard didn’t surprise Shamrock Rovers team-mate Sean O’Connor with his two-goal cameo that saw the Hoops beat Dundalk in the FAI Cup quarter-final replay last night at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 16 Sep 14

Shamrock Rovers players flock to team-mate Karl Sheppard as he celebrates his second goal at Oriel Park

Super-sub Sheppard guides Rovers to FAI Cup semis

Karl Sheppard sprung from the bench to end Dundalk's treble hopes and keep Shamrock Rovers quest for a 25th FAI Ford Cup alive as the Hoops booked their place in the semi-finals with a dramatic 2-1 replay win at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 16 Sep 14

Avondale United secured an FAI Cup replay with Finn Harps

Avondale and Finn Harps to do it again

Munster Senior League side Avondale United's FAI Cup dream remains very much alive after they secured a 1-1 draw with Finn Harps in their quarter-final clash at Carrigaline to ensure a replay.

Soccer • 14 Sep 14

Christy Fagan celebrates with Greg Bolger and Sean Hoare after scoring the Saints' first goal

Fagan bags brace as Saints defeat the Gypsies

Two goals from Christy Fagan helped St Patrick’s Athletic to a 3-2 win against Bohemians as they edged through to the semi-finals of the FAI Ford Cup.

Soccer • 12 Sep 14

Drogheda's Mick Daly (l) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with team-mates Ciaran McGuigan and Gavan Holohan

Drogs and Derry draw as red mist descends

Referee Derek Tomney was centre of attention at United Park as he sent off three Drogheda players but the Boynesiders held out for a 2-2 draw against Derry in their FAI Cup quarter-final clash.

Soccer • 12 Sep 14

Shamrock Rovers' Karl Sheppard beats Dundalk goalkeeper Peter Cherrie to the ball and heads home, only for the referee to rule out his effort for offside

Cup stalemate for Hoops and Dundalk

Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk will have to meet again after playing out a 0-0 draw at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night in the quarter-finals of the FAI Ford Cup.

Soccer • 13 Sep 14

Shamrock Rovers host Dundalk live on RTÉ Two

Dundalk continue treble hunt in Tallaght

Shamrock Rovers meet Dundalk in the pick of tonight's FAI Ford Cup quarter-final ties, live on RTÉ Two and RTÉ.ie.

Soccer • 12 Sep 14

Conan Byrne wheels away after scoring the only goal of the game at Tolka Park

St Patrick's Athletic see off Shelboune

St Patrick’s Athletic have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FAI Ford Cup after recording a rather fortuitous 1-0 win against Shelbourne at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 01 Sep 14

Tolka Park floodlights failed for tonight's FAI Ford Cup replay

Floodlight issue postpones Cup replay

The FAI Ford Cup last 16 replay between Shelbourne and St Patrick's Athletic at Tolka Park was postponed prior to kick-off due to floodlight failure.

Soccer • 26 Aug 14

Oriel Park will host the 2014 EA Sports Cup final

EA Sports Cup final set for Dundalk

Dundalk will have home advantage for this year's EA Sports Cup final.

Soccer • 06 Aug 14

Dean Kelly slots home Shamrock Rovers' second goal at Dalymount Park

Rovers return to winning ways to reach EA final

Having lost their way in recent weeks, Shamrock Rovers found a new direction with a timely 2-0 win against arch-rivals Bohemians at Dalymount Park as the holders secured an EA Sports Cup final meeting with Dundalk next month.

Soccer • 04 Aug 14

David McMillan bagged a hat-trick for Dundalk at Oriel Park

Classy Dundalk crush Wexford to book EA final spot

Dundalk booked their place in the EA Sports Cup final - the club's first in 19 years - with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Wexford Youths at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 05 Aug 14

Shamrock Rovers set up semi with Bohemians

Shamrock Rovers defeated Cork City 2-0 in their EA Sports Cup quarter-final at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

Soccer • 21 Jul 14

Barry McNamee opening the scoring for Derry

FAI Cup: Derry, Bohs, Hoops advance

Derry City, Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers have progressed to the third round of the FAI Ford Cup after victories today.

Soccer • 07 Jun 14

Dundalk celebarate David McMillan's opener at Oriel Park

Free-scoring Dundalk dump Sligo out of FAI Cup

Sligo Rovers’ defence of their FAI Ford Cup title is over after Dundalk inflicted a resounding 3-0 defeat on the Bit o' Red at Oriel Park.

Soccer • 06 Jun 14

Dundalk joined Bohemians in the semi-finals

Dundalk defeat Derry in EA SPORTS quarter-final

Dundalk and Wexford Youths are through to the EA SPORTS Cup semi-finals after beating Derry and Galway respectively.

Soccer • 27 May 14

Tallaght Stadium's playing surface was deemed unplayable

EA Sports Cup: Bohs advance to semis

A waterlogged pitch at Tallaght Stadium prevented Shamrock Rovers and Cork City from contesting their EA Sports Cup quarter-final on Monday evening, but Bohemians booked a place in the last four after recording a 2-0 win against Longford Town.

Soccer • 26 May 14

St Johnstone's Michael O'Halloran and Dundee United's John Rankin (r)

Saints claim Scottish FA Cup victory

St Johnstone have won the Scottish Cup for the first time in their history by beating Dundee United 2-0 in the final at Celtic Park.

Soccer • 19 May 14