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.
9. Everybody at the bar getting tipsy
All smiles for our photographer, this young Derry City supporting family are getting into the spirit of things in Dublin. Photo: km
10. Everybody at the bar getting tipsy
Eoin Kivlehan pictured with family and friends ahead of the FAI Cup Final. Photo: km
11. Everybody at the bar getting tipsy
Getting ready for the big match at the Sandymount Hotel, Dublin. Photo: km
12. Everybody at the bar getting tipsy
Having a laugh at the Sandymount Hotel in Dublin the night before the FAI Cup Final. Photo: km