After the disappointment of a 1-0 defeat to Sligo Rovers the previous season, goals from Peter Hutton and Stuart Gauld were enough to bring the trophy back to the Brandywell for the first time since the Candystripes secured an historic treble in the 1988/89 season.
Thousands attended that game. Here is a selection of photographs.
9. 'Pizza' is mobbed after scoring the opening goal.
'Pizza' is mobbed after scoring the opening goal. Photo: Archive
10. Derry captain Dermot O'Neill receives the FAI Cup from FAI President Sean Connolly as Pascal Vaudequin, Mayor of Derry John Kerr and Lord Mayor of Dublin John Gormley look on.
Derry captain Dermot O'Neill receives the FAI Cup from FAI President Sean Connolly as Pascal Vaudequin, Mayor of Derry John Kerr and Lord Mayor of Dublin John Gormley look on. Photo: Archive
11. A section of the large crowd that travelled from Derry for the match.
A section of the large crowd that travelled from Derry for the match. Photo: Archive
12. Derry City captain Dermot O'Neill with the trophy in the changing room.
Derry City captain Dermot O'Neill with the trophy in the changing room. Photo: Archive