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Derry City supporters during the Club FAI Cup semi-final in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Cup journey has reconnected Derry City fanbase

Kevin dos Santos is excited for his Aviva Stadium debut. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FAI Cup Final a family affair for Derry City winger Kevin Dos Santos

Patrick McClean of Derry City celebrates following the Club Orange Men's FAI Cup semi-final match between Galway and Derry City at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

FAI Cup Final: McClean's living the Derry dream

BROTHERLY LOVE . . Patrick McClean, left, and James McClean of Derry City. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Patrick hopes for a McClean slate for James

UNMASKED . . . Brandon Fleming can't wait for Saturday's FAI Cup semi-final against Galway United. Photo by Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Fleming unmasked for FAI Cup semi-final

Shamrock Rovers players inspect the pitch before the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Derry City and Shamrock Rovers at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Bradley hails Brandywell pitch as 'best in the country'

Will the Men’s Sports Direct FAI Cup return to Brandywell for a seventh time this year? Photograph: George Sweeney

"We've fire in the belly for FAI Cup success" - Lynch

FDST members Jill McCallion, Declan Feeney, Kathy Coyle with FINI staff members Nicole Harkin and Teresa Dickson.

Find Insurance NI raises over £18,000 to support Foyle Down Syndrome Trust

Find Insurance NI has been named a finalist for the Aviva Broker Community Fund 2025, recognising its dedication to empowering young people with Down syndrome through financial literacy. Pictured: Elaine McGilligan, Nicole Harkin, and Teresa Dickson from Find Insurance NI; Kathy Coyle and Declan Feeney from the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust (FDST); and Connor McGilloway, FDST staff member.

Find Insurance NI Shortlisted for Aviva Broker Community Fund 2025

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9 expert air fryer tips that will save you £80,000 in fire damage

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch wants to ensure the club's fans get fully behind his team by adopting an exciting style of play. Photograph: George Sweeney

Lynch plans to get Derry City fans onside

Derry City goalkeeping coach Michael Dougherty consoles Brian Maher after Derry's defeat in the FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium. Credit: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto

Maher won't make knee-jerk decision on Derry City future

Derry fans in Dublin.

Editorial: The passion of the Red and White Army second to none

Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor visited the Brandywell to give her support to Derry City ahead of this weekend FAI Cup Final. (Picture Martin McKeown.)

“It’s the ultimate Derry day out."

Danny Mullen at the final whistle in Rochmond Park last week. (Photo: Kevin Moore/MCIphoto)

Derry aim to end "difficult week" with victory

Derry City’s Danny Mullen celebrates scoring against Shelbourne. Photograph: George Sweeney

Danny Mullen braced for six cup finals
DANNY Mullen admits the prospect of winning silverware with Derry City convinced him to sign a new contract this week but warned the Candy Stripes can ill afford any more slip-ups if they're to achieve their 'double' dream.
Simon Collins

Shelbourne manager Damien Duff returns to Brandywell on Monday night. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2321GS - 81

Higgins believes Shelbourne are genuine title contenders

Erin McClean, wife of James McClean, prior to the FIFA World Cup Qualifier Group D match between Wales and Republic of Ireland at Cardiff City Stadium in 2017.

Erin McClean: "It's memories that will be treasured forever."

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Keyless cars twice as likely to be stolen, claims insurer

Pupils from Good Shepherd Primary School gave a rapturous welcome to Derry City players Mark Connolly, Liam Mullan and Jack Lemoignan during a visit to the school, with the FAI Cup, on Friday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2247GS – 97

IN PHOTOS: Derry City visit Good Shepherd Primary

Derry City defenders Daniel Lafferty and Ciaran Coll pictured with pupils and staff from St Eithnes Primary School during a visit, with the FAI Cup, on Wednesday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2246GS 090

Pure joy as Derry City F.C. bring FAI Cup to St Eithne's P.S.

Derry City players with the FAI Cup in Guildhall Square on Monday night during the homecoming celebrations. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2244GS – 046

Derry out in force to welcome homecoming kings as FAI Cup champions

Derry fans applaud their team.

Just a perfect day: A City dreaming on the road to victory

Ruaidhri Higgins, Derry City First Team Manager. Picture: George Sweeney. DER2205GS – 074

Derry Journal Editorial: Daring to dream the dream

Jamie McGonigle can't wait to play in front of 30,000 people at the Aviva Stadium.

Jamie McGonigle gunning for Cup double

Gaelscoil Eadain Mohir pupil Aodhan singing ‘There’s only one Brian Maher’ during a visit by the Derry City goalkeeper Brian Maher on Friday. Photo: George Sweeney DER2244GS – 21

Derry City FC visit Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir
Derry City F.C. goalkeeper Brian Maher received a hero’s welcome when he arrived at Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir in Derry on Friday morning.
George Sweeney

Councillor Sandra Duffy, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council pictured at the Brandywell Stadium ahead of this weekends FAI Cup Final when the Candy Strips travel to the Aviva Stadium to take on Shelbourne. Picture Martin McKeown. 07.11.22

OPINION: Brandywell Pride and we've got the side

Get your pre-match breakfast bap for £1 on Sunday morning.

Derry City fans offered special Cup Final breakfast

WHO'S UP FOR THE CUP? Derry City players Cameron McJannet and Declan Glass pictured with the pupils of St Eugene's PS who can't wait for Sunday's FAI Cup Final.

FAI Cup Final: Derry City pay visit to St Eugene's PS

Dundalk manager Stephen O'Donnell feels it's harsh that Derry CIty's Sadou Diallo will miss Sunday's FAI Cup Final.

Dundalk boss Stephen O'Donnell gutted for Derry City's Sadou Diallo

Cameron Dummigan takes the ball past Dundalk's Darragh Leahy.

Diallo 'heartbroken' as first career red proves costly

Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins insists FAI Cup final places are still up for grabs.

Derry City's Ruaidhrí Higgins states FAI Cup Final places aren't set in stone

Derry City midfielder Joe Thomson keeps a close eye on Sligo Rovers striker Aidan Keena, during Monday night's game.

Derry City's Joe Thomson wants to finish league campaign strongly

Derry City's Patrick McEleney skips away from Shelbourne duo Gavin Molloy and Mark Coyle.

Damien Duff expecting another close encounter against Derry City

Derry captain Kevin Deery lifts the FAI Cup at the Aviva Stadium in 2012 after victory over St Pat's.

FAI Cup Final: All you need to know – tickets, travel and more

Brandon Kavanagh celebrates scoring Derry City's second goal against Treaty United. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2242GS – 003

Last one to leave turn out the lights!

Derry City skipper Patrick McEleney has been instrumental to the Candystripes' recent winning run.

Patrick McEleney hoping to continue his FAI Cup love affair

11 jobs that don’t require a degree and how much you could earn

Former Derry City kitman, Aidy Canning places the FAI Cup proudly on display on the Derry City team coach after winning the 2012 cup final at the Aviva Stadium.

Ruaidhri Higgins dreaming of Aviva showpiece

The Real Living Wage is set to rise today (Getty Images)

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Samantha and Josh Willis supporting Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Josh Willis speaks of wife Samantha's love for the 'Boys in Green'

Potato rain and spider scares - the weirdest car insurance claims revealed

Derry City skipper, Conor McCormack, pictured in action against Dundalk, is looking forward to making amends next season.

Conor McCormack confident Derry City will bounce back in 2021

LV has suspended its travel cover because of coronavirus - here's what it means

Shane Duffy is dejected at the final whistle as Ireland failed to get the win to send them to Euro 2020.

Shane Duffy staying positive as Ireland must reach Euro 2020 'the hard way'

James Collins, Sean Maguire and James McClean during training this week.

James McClean urges Ireland fans to get behind team and scrap planned protests a...

Shane Ferguson hopes to win the bragging rights when Northern Ireland take on the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday.

Northern Ireland's Shane Ferguson wants the bragging rights against Millwall tea...

Talented Heidi's '˜20x20' vision for the future of women in sport

Rory Patterson of Derry City shoots to score his side's first goal during the superb comeback in the Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup Semi-Final match against Dundalk.

FAI CUP: Patterson wants to ease Dundalk's fixture congestion with cup win

Derry City manager, Kenny Shiels wants to emulate ex-City boss, Declan Devine's FAI Cup success.

Kenny Shiels hoping for '˜Devine' inspiration in the FAI Cup

Ireland Wary of Improving Italy - Heaslip

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