Past pupils Shane and Patrick McEleney joined fellow Candystripe, Michael Duffy, in taking part in a question and answer session at the local primary school where both students and staff were anxious to hear about the build up to Sunday's blue riband date in the Aviva Stadium. Upwards of 30,000 are expected for the League of Ireland showpiece but if the Red & White army can match the enthusiasm of Steelstown’s support, the Candy Stripes are all set for glory… See if you can sport anyone among the 27 memorable pics!
9. FAI Cup fever grips Steelstown PS
Pupils and staff of Steelstown Primary School cheer the arrival of Derry City trio Shane and Patrick McEleney and Michael Duffy on Tuesday. Photo: Jim McCafferty
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JUMPING FOR JOY: Three Steelstown Primary School pupils jumping for joy at the visit of Derry City's Michael Duffy on Tuesday. Photo: Jim McCafferty
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Derry City players Shane and Patrick McEleney take questions from pupils during their visit to Steelstown Primary School on Tuesday. (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty
12. Derry City bring cup fever to Steelstown PS
Young pupils at Steelstown Primary School during the visit of Patrick and Shane McEleney and Michael Duffy to the school on Tuesday. (Photo: Jim McCafferty) Photo: Jim McCafferty