It’s a case of last one out turn out the lights in the maiden city today as over 25,000 Candy Striped fans make their way south to watch Ruaidhri Higgins’ troops take on Drogheda United at the Aviva Stadium.
Our photographer Kevin Moore got ahead of the curve and captured these snaps of Derry City fans who made the trip early ahead of the big match and got into the spirit of things at the Sandymount Hotel in Dublin.
1. Everybody at the bar getting tipsy
Waiting patiently on the big day, these Derry City fans have a quiet drink at the Sandymount Hotel in Dublin. Photo: km
2. Everybody at the bar getting tipsy
Derry City fans getting into the spirit of things in Dublin the night before the 2024 FAI Cup Final. Photo: Kevin Moore
3. Everybody at the bar getting tipsy
These two Derry fans are enjoying the peace and quiet at the Sandymount Hotel before the arrival of the rest of the Red and White Army. Photo: km
4. Everybody at the bar getting tipsy
Sporting their red and white Candy Stripes, these Derry City fans are getting into Cup Final form in Dublin. Photo: km