Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Dave Webster and his grandmother Rita celebrate with the FAI Cup trophy

Webster 'going out a happy man' but one hurdle awaits

The retiring Dave Webster savours his FAI Cup medal but must put the champagne on ice with Drogheda United still to face a promotion/relegation play-off against his former club Bray Wanderers on Saturday.

Soccer • 11 Nov 24

Kevin Doherty alongside assistant Daire Doyle

Proud Doherty hails Drogheda squad after final flourish

Drogheda United manager Kevin Doherty hailed his players for sticking to the plan after they overcame Derry City to win the FAI Cup for the second time.

Soccer • 10 Nov 24

Ruaidhrí Higgins leaves the pitch after Derry City's FAI Cup final defeat

Higgins: Derry need 'reboot' after anti-climax

Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins admitted the team needs a "reboot" after defeat in the Sports Direct FAI Cup final capped a desperately disappointing end to the season.

Soccer • 10 Nov 24

Gary Deegan and Ryan Brennan lift the FAI Cup

Drogheda outsmart Derry to land second FAI Cup

Drogheda United won their second Sports Direct FAI Cup, upsetting favourites Derry City 2-0 at the Aviva Stadium, thanks to goals from Andrew Quinn and Douglas James-Taylor.

Soccer • 11 Nov 24

FAI Cup Final recap: Drogheda United 2-0 Derry City

The action as it happened as Drogheda United overcame Derry City to win their second FAI Cup

Soccer • 10 Nov 24

Derry City finished 21 points ahead of FAI Cup final opponents Drogheda United in the league

Paul Corry's Cup final verdict: Hard to see past Derry

Paul Corry believes that while Drogheda United are capable of pulling of a shock FAI Cup final victory if Derry City are below par, he can't see past the Candystripes at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday.

Soccer • 08 Nov 24

History against Drogheda in bid to shock Derry in final

Drogheda United must overcome the recent history of the FAI Cup where big underdogs have struggled to lift the trophy. Here we look at why history is favouring a Derry City victory on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 17 Nov 24

Mark Connolly wants to repeat of a memorable 2022 final for Derry City

Connolly aiming to repeat Derry's dream final of 2022

Derry City defender Mark Connolly is using more longer-term memories than short as they aim to make up for a disappointing end to the Premier Division season by lifting the Sports Direct FAI Cup for the second time in three years.

Soccer • 08 Nov 24

Luke Dennison: 'The whole aura of the Aviva Stadium is really exciting'

Dennison set for leading role after taste of Cup final

Drogheda United goalkeeper Luke Dennison is excited at the prospect of playing in front of up to 40,000 fans in what will be a career highlight in Sunday's FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium after a taste of it last year.

Soccer • 07 Nov 24

Ryan Brennan: 'It's exciting times for the league'

Brennan: Drogs aiming to put best foot forward

Ryan Brennan is hoping for better luck this time around in Sunday's Sports Direct FAI Cup final after the scars of the 2013 decider.

Soccer • 06 Nov 24

Shelbourne's HollyWood ending and FAI Cup final preview

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, Paul Corry and David McMillan join Raf Diallo to react to Shelbourne's dramatic LOI title win, preview the FAI Cup final and Shamrock Rovers v TNS, as well as talking Bray's First Division play-off final win and Premier League matters.

Soccer • 04 Nov 24

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Pat's cup joy and Ireland's window

Graham Gartland and Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo to analyse St Patrick's Athletic's FAI Cup final win over Bohemians, discuss the upcoming window for Stephen Kenny's Ireland, react to Waterford's play-off final win and talk Jake O'Brien's progress for Lyon and the knock on effect for scouting.

Soccer • 13 Nov 23

FAI Cup final recap: Bohemians 1-3 St Pat's

All the action, as it happened, in the 2023 Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 12 Nov 23

Jonathan Afolabi poses with the FAI Cup ahead of Sunday's final against St Patrick's Athletic

Afolabi gunning to hit 20-goal target at FAI Cup Final

A packed house at the Aviva Stadium awaits Jonathan Afolabi on Sunday, when he is expected to lead the line for Bohemians in the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final against St Patrick's Athletic.

Soccer • 12 Nov 23

Bohemians meet St Patrick's Athletic in the FAI Cup final on Sunday

FAI Cup final: All you need to know

Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic clash in the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. Here's all you need to know about the 2023 edition of Irish club football's showpiece fixture.

Soccer • 11 Nov 23

Damien Duff's and Ruaidhrí Higgins' go head-to-head

FAI Cup final - All you need to know

Derry City and Shelbourne meet at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday in the season's showpiece final as they do battle for the FAI Cup. Here's everything you need to know.

Soccer • 12 Nov 22

'Such behaviour has no place in our club'

Bohemians condemn pre-FAI Cup final violence

Bohemians have condemned the violent scenes that took place before Sunday's FAI Cup final and stated that they will issue bans to 'anyone identifiable in footage of the incident'.

Soccer • 29 Nov 21

Gardaí probe violent scenes ahead of FAI Cup final

Violent scenes ahead of Sunday's FAI Cup final are under "ongoing" investigation, An Garda Síochána has confirmed.

Soccer • 29 Nov 21

Since 2014, the trophy has gone to three clubs: Dundalk, Cork City and Shamrock Rovers

FAI Cup Final: All you need to know

Bohemians and St Patrick's Athletic face off in the FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium. Here's all you need to know ahead of the domestic decider.

Soccer • 28 Nov 21

Ali Coote hopes to be next to the FAI Cup come Sunday evening

Bohs inconsistent but turn up on the big day - Coote

Bohemians midfielder Ali Coote admits that his side's form has been erratic this season but insists they are a team for the big occasion ahead of Sunday's FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 27 Nov 21

Paddy Barrett: "It's probably the most happy I've been in recent years."

From Cambodia to Inchicore, Barrett eyes final glory

St Pat's defender Paddy Barrett is eyeing FAI Cup final glory on Sunday after a year that started in Cambodia and will end in Lansdowne Road.

Soccer • 26 Nov 21

Keith Long is looking to win his first major trophy as Bohemians boss

Long: No extra pressure on Bohs in FAI Cup final

Bohemians manager Keith Long does not feel any added pressure from the lack of a European place through the league as they prepare for the FAI Cup final on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Nov 21