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LIVE BLOG: FAI Cup Final as it happened

Over 20,000 Derry City supporters arrive in Dublin ahead of the 2022 FAI Cup Final against Shelbourne

Can Ruaidhri Higgins’ troops bridge a 10 year gap and lift the FAI’s blue riband trophy? Dublin has turned red and white ahead of the biggest match in the domestic calendar as the Candy Stripes look for a SIXTH FAI Cup title. Keep up to date with all the build-up, action and reaction with our live blog.

LIVE BLOG: FAI Cup Final as it happened

Key Events

  • Derry City are Five times champions of the FAI Cup
  • The last time the Candy Stripes lifted the trophy was back in 2012
  • Over 20,000 Derry fans have made the trip to Dublin
  • Derry twice played Shels in the final, winning in 95 and losing in 97

Lucky Charm! One year-old Olivia Grace strutting her stuff at her first ever FAI Cup Final

Patrick McEleney lifts the FAI Cup  Patrick McEleney lifts the FAI Cup
Patrick McEleney lifts the FAI Cup

“It’s a humiliating result but I walked into the stadium immensely proud and I’ll leave immensely proud.”

Ruaidhri Higgins reacts

“We haven’t won this cup for 10 years, and it’s too long”

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