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14 September 2025; St Patrick's Athletic manager Stephen Kenny celebrates after the Sports Direct Men�s FAI Cup quarter-final match between St Patrick�s Athletic and Galway United at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Kenny: Galway pushed us to the pin of our collar

St Patrick's Athletic boss Stephen Kenny heaped praise on both sets of players after his side progressed to the semi-finals of the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup after a 3-1 extra-time victory over Galway United.

Soccer • 14 Sep

Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between St Patrick’s Athletic and Galway United at Richmond Park in Dublin.

St Pat's find extra gear to reach FAI Cup semis

St Patrick's Athletic are through to the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup semi-finals after a 3-1 win over Galway United after extra time at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 14 Sep

Kerry FC manager Colin Healy celebrates with Carl Mujaguzi during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Kerry FC and Sligo Rovers at Mounthawk Park in Tralee, Kerry.

FAI Cup semi-final draw details confirmed

Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup surprise package Kerry FC have been handed a daunting semi-final draw, with the First Division side facing a trip to Shamrock Rovers, while Cork City will host St Patrick's Athletic in the other last-four clash.

Soccer • 15 Sep

Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic scores his side's second goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between St Patrick’s Athletic and Galway United at Richmond Park in Dublin.

FAI Cup recap: St Pat's 3-1 Galway United AET

St Patrick's Athletic beat Galway United 3-1 after extra time to reach the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup semi-finals.

Soccer • 14 Sep

20 June 2025; Edward McCarthy of Galway United celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Galway United and St Patrick's Athletic at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sport

Saints and Galway battle for remaining spot in semis

St Patrick's Athletic and Galway United will battle it out at Richmond Park as both sides eye the last remaining berth in the FAI Cup semi-finals.

Soccer • 14 Sep

15 August 2025; Kerry FC manager Colin Healy after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Kerry FC and Cobh Ramblers at Mounthawk Park in Tralee, Kerry. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Healy hails heroes and eyes burgeoning Kingdom

Kerry FC manager Colin Healy lauded his charges' character and their fitness as the First Division side pulled off a remarkable comeback win over five-time FAI Cup winners Sligo Rovers in the quarter-finals of this year's competition.

Soccer • 12 Sep

12 September 2025; Kerry FC players and supporters celebrate after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Kerry FC and Sligo Rovers at Mounthawk Park in Tralee, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Kerry FC rally to record remarkable Cup win over Sligo

History was created in Tralee as a late Daniel Okwute goal snatched an epic FAI quarter-final win for Kerry FC as the Kingdom miraculously came from three goals down to win 4-3 after extra time and book their place in their first ever semi-final.

Soccer • 12 Sep

Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers after scoring against Drogheda United - 2025 FAI Cup quarter-final

McGinty heroics dethrone Drogheda as Hoops reach semis

Shamrock Rovers' pursuit of a league and cup double remains alive after goalkeeper Ed McGinty saved three penalties In a dramatic shootout victory over FAI Cup holders Drogheda United in the quarter-finals.

Soccer • 12 Sep

12 September 2025; Evan McLaughlin of Cork City celebrates with teammates Darragh Crowley, left, and Benny Couto after scoring their side's third goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Finn Harps and Cork City at Finn Park

McLaughlin stars to leave Cork City singing in the rain

Evan McLaughlin's brace fired Premier Divisions strugglers Cork City into the semi-finals of the FAI Cup after a 3-0 win against Finn Harps.

Soccer • 12 Sep

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty saves a penalty from Conor Keeley of Drogheda United, not pictured, in the penalty shootout of the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final match between Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan & Lambe Park i

FAI Cup quarter-finals and LOI results and reports

Shamrock Rovers, Cork City and Kerry book their places in the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup semi-finals, while Derry City move up to second in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.

Soccer • 12 Sep

16 August 2025; Luke Heeney of Drogheda United celebrates after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Derry City and Drogheda United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FAI Cup preview: Holders Drogheda face formidable Hoops

The Sports Direct FAI Cup quarter-finals are upon us with three ties tonight and potential upsets littered around the country. Read our preview.

Soccer • 12 Sep

Drogheda United players and management celebrate after their side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Drogheda United at Dalymount Park in Dublin

RTÉ Sport confirms live coverage of two FAI Cup ties

RTÉ Sport has confirmed the two Sports Direct FAI Cup quarter-finals that will be broadcast live next month.

Soccer • 20 Aug

16 June 2025; Danny Mandroiu of Shamrock Rovers in action against Shane Farrell of Drogheda United during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan & Lambe Park in Drogheda, Louth. Photo by Sha

Drogheda paired with Shamrock Rovers in FAI Cup

Holders Drogheda United will take on Shamrock Rovers in the quarter-finals of the Sports Direct FAI Cup.

Soccer • 19 Aug

Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers, right, celebrates with team-mate Danny Grant after scoring their side's winning goal against Longford Town in third round of 2025 FAI Cup

Rovers come good against spirited Longford

Shamrock Rovers needed to prove spot on as Longford Town paid a cruel price to bow out of the FAI Cup after a gallant rearguard effort at Tallaght Stadium, with the Dublin club coming out 2-1 victors.

Soccer • 18 Aug

Shelbourne head coach Joey O'Brien leaves the pitch after his side's defeat to St Pat's Athletic in 2025 FAI Cup third round

O'Brien disappointed by losing 'monster' FAI Cup game

While Shelbourne have the chance to extend their European adventure in the upcoming Conference League play-off against Linfield, head coach was disappointed to lose what he dubbed a "monster game" against St Pat''s Athletic in the FAI Cup third round.

Soccer • 17 Aug

17 August 2025; Chris Forrester of St Patrick's Athletic, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne at Richmond Park in Du

Forrester eyes another FAI Cup after Pat's victory

Chris Forrester is dreaming of more Sports Direct FAI Cup success with St Patrick's Athletic after reaching the quarter-final stage thanks to a 2-0 victory over Shelbourne at Richmond Park on Sunday evening.

Soccer • 18 Aug

17 August 2025; Mason Melia of St Patrick's Athletic celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shelbourne at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Spor

St Pat's ease past Shels into FAI Cup quarter-finals

With the Premier division title now beyond them and their involvement in Europe at an end, St Pat's eased their way into the quarter-finals of this seasons Sports Direct FAI cup with an easy 2-0 win over Shelbourne at Richmond Park.

Soccer • 17 Aug

16 August 2025; Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty celebrates with his hands in the airafter the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Derry City and Drogheda United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCa

Doherty delighted with 'deserved' Drogs performance

Kevin Doherty pulled off another Drogheda United win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium that saw both extra time and penalties.

Soccer • 17 Aug

16 August 2025; Drogheda United goalkeeper Luke Dennison saves the first penalty in the penalty shootout of the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Derry City and Drogheda United at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by

Dennison the hero as Drogheda dump out Derry

Derry City suffered penalty shoot-out heartache as FAI Cup holders Drogheda United sealed another famous win at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 17 Aug

Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty and goalkeeper Luke Dennison

FAI Cup recap: Drogheda edge Derry on penalties

Read how it all unfolded as the cup holders advanced to the last eight of this year's competition.

Soccer • 16 Aug

15 August 2025; Sligo Rovers manager John Russell after the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Bohemians and Sligo Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Sligo's Russell 'delighted', Bohs boss bemoans no show

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell felt the "magic of the cup" was at play as his side booked a quarter-final place with a 1-0 win away at Bohemians.

Soccer • 16 Aug

15 August 2025; Stephen Walsh of Galway United, second from right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Salthill Devon and Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by P

Galway breeze past Salthill to progress to last eight

Galway United, who have gone 34 years without a final appearance, are in the last eight of the FAI Cup after a bloodless win over Salthill Devon.

Soccer • 15 Aug

15 August 2025; Owen Elding of Sligo Rovers celebrates at the final whistle of the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Bohemians and Sligo Rovers at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Elding strike sends Sligo through as Bohs knocked out

Sligo Rovers progressed to the last eight of this season's Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup courtesy of a 53rd-minute goal by Owen Elding, which was enough to beat Bohemians at Dalymount Park.

Soccer • 15 Aug

15 August 2025; Kaedyn Kamara of Cork City, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup third round match between Cork City and Waterford at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Tyler Miller/S

Kamara the hero as Cork topple Waterford

Kaedyn Kamara was the Munster Derby hero as Cork City grabbed a late 2-1 victory over Waterford to advance to the FAI Cup quarter-finals.

Soccer • 15 Aug

15 August 2025; Anna Butler of Shamrock Rovers, left, celebrates with teammate Emily Corbet after scoring their side's second goal during the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup quarter-final match between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park in Dublin.

Rovers come from behind to dump Shels out of the cup

Shamrock Rovers dumped holders Shelbourne out of the FAI Women's Cup at the quarter-final stage with a thrilling come-from-behind victory at a feisty Tolka Park.

Soccer • 15 Aug

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Kenny: Galway pushed us to the pin of our collar

St Pat's find extra gear to reach FAI Cup semis

FAI Cup semi-final draw details confirmed

FAI Cup recap: St Pat's 3-1 Galway United AET

Saints and Galway battle for remaining spot in semis

Healy hails heroes and eyes burgeoning Kingdom

Kerry FC rally to record remarkable Cup win over Sligo

McGinty heroics dethrone Drogheda as Hoops reach semis

McLaughlin stars to leave Cork City singing in the rain

FAI Cup quarter-finals and LOI results and reports

FAI Cup preview: Holders Drogheda face formidable Hoops

RTÉ Sport confirms live coverage of two FAI Cup ties

Drogheda paired with Shamrock Rovers in FAI Cup

Rovers come good against spirited Longford

O'Brien disappointed by losing 'monster' FAI Cup game

Forrester eyes another FAI Cup after Pat's victory

St Pat's ease past Shels into FAI Cup quarter-finals

Doherty delighted with 'deserved' Drogs performance

Dennison the hero as Drogheda dump out Derry

FAI Cup recap: Drogheda edge Derry on penalties

Sligo's Russell 'delighted', Bohs boss bemoans no show

Galway breeze past Salthill to progress to last eight

Elding strike sends Sligo through as Bohs knocked out

Kamara the hero as Cork topple Waterford

Rovers come from behind to dump Shels out of the cup