# FAI Cup

Last year

2022

Remembering Izzy Dezu – A gentle giant still loved by all

Ahead of the fifth anniversary of the promising Shelbourne striker’s tragic death during a match at the age of 16, The42 finds out how his legacy lives on.

18.6k

Nov 12th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Sitting Out

'I feel sorry for the young kid' - Damien Duff sympathy over cup final suspension

Derry City Sadou Diallomisses Sunday’s game.

6.1k

Nov 9th 2022, 6:00 AM

# PICTURETHIS

'I felt that I had blood on my hands... I’d have no honour if I left'

Ahead of today’s FAI Cup semi-final with Waterford, The42 caught up with Shelbourne’s Luke Byrne and Seán Boyd to look through pictures of the moments that have shaped them.

45.0k

Oct 16th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Shels Shocked

Boyd on the double as Shelbourne dominate Bohemians to book FAI Cup semi-final spot

Damien Duff’s side secured a 3-0 win to dump last season’s finalists out of the competition.

3.6k

Sep 18th 2022, 4:14 PM

Curran hat-trick helps Treaty United power past UCD and into semi-finals

Treaty United march on to their first ever FAI Cup semi-final.

4.0k

Sep 16th 2022, 10:42 PM

# Upset

Waterford stun Dundalk to book place in FAI Cup semi-finals after 5-goal thriller

Phoenix Patterson scored a brilliant goal as the First Division side knocked Dundalk out of the FAI Cup.

5.1k

Sep 16th 2022, 10:20 PM

# Last Eight

Derry to host Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne take on Bohemians in FAI Cup quarter-finals

The fixtures are set to be played on the weekend ending 18 September.

3.6k

Aug 30th 2022, 6:50 PM

# FAI Cup

Lyons scores extra-time winner to send Shamrock Rovers into FAI Cup quarter-finals

Shamrock Rovers’ search for a league and cup double is still on.

17.4k

Aug 28th 2022, 8:54 PM

# Luck of the Draw

Holders face tricky trip and another Dublin derby ahead in FAI Cup semi-finals

Meanwhile, Shelbourne are inviting teams from across Dublin to attend their WNL game for free this Saturday.

4.6k

Aug 9th 2022, 1:13 PM

# Pairings

Just one top-flight clash as second round draw for FAI Cup is made

Shamrock Rovers will travel to face Drogheda later this month.

6.3k

Aug 2nd 2022, 1:02 PM

# statement

Cobh Ramblers 'thankful' no injuries caused by pitch fence collapse

Sunday’s FAI Cup match was halted temporarily following the incident.

4.7k

Aug 1st 2022, 2:40 PM

# shocked

St Pat's and Sligo Rovers both suffer shock FAI Cup exits after European progress

Waterford beat the Saints 3-2 at Richmond Park while fellow First Division side Wexford edged out the Bit O’Red 2-1 after extra time.

8.6k

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Jul 31st 2022, 6:11 PM

# cup wrap

Second-half blitz sees Dundalk past Longford on night of no shocks in FAI Cup first round

There were a series of one-sided scorelines as the Cup got underway.

4.7k

Jul 29th 2022, 9:55 PM

# mark the diary

Dates and kick-off times confirmed for FAI Cup first round fixtures

Reigning champions St Patrick’s Athletic host Waterford at Richmond Park on Sunday, 31 July.

2.7k

Jul 8th 2022, 3:19 PM

All time

# benson and no hedging

'A lot of people said to me, 'What are you doing?' - Pat's move pays off for Cup final hero Benson

Robbie Benson raised eyebrows when he left a successful Dundalk side for Richmond Park, but helped deliver FAI Cup glory.

4.2k

Nov 30th 2021, 6:00 AM

# loan star

'Magnificent signing' Jaros returns to Liverpool with perfect Pat's sign-off

The young goalkeeper was terrific in the FAI Cup final victory, the final game of his loan spell from Liverpool.

14.3k

Nov 29th 2021, 11:00 PM

# Dublin 4

Gardaí respond after violent clashes ahead of FAI Cup final

Investigations are ongoing. There are no reports of any arrests.

83.4k

Nov 28th 2021, 5:33 PM

# Dubliners

Git and Bucko: A Cup final with the heart and soul of Dublin

Ahead of tomorrow’s FAI Cup final, The42 met Bohemians captain Keith Buckley and St Patrick’s Athletic playmaker Chris Forrester for a tour of the places closest to them in the capital.

33.1k

Nov 27th 2021, 10:00 AM

# Super Saints

Pats book place in cup decider with victory over Dundalk

The Lilywhites look to be without European football next season.

3.7k

Oct 22nd 2021, 10:09 PM

# LOI

'I couldn’t see or speak, I was struggling to move' - Desmond eyes Cup glory having battled back from horror injury

Saint Patrick’s Athletic face Dundalk in the semi-final of the FAI Cup tonight.

2.4k

Oct 22nd 2021, 6:00 AM

# Last Four

Dublin clubs avoid each other as FAI Cup semi-final draw is made

The ties will be played on the week ending 24 October.

8.8k

Sep 24th 2021, 11:35 PM

# Replay

Relief for Dundalk after extra-time win over Finn Harps in cup quarter-final

It finished 3-1 in tonight’s replay in Oriel Park.

3.5k

Sep 21st 2021, 10:28 PM

# Magic of the Cup

FAI confirm cup final fixture details for late November showdown

The announcement was made ahead of this Friday’s semi-final draw.

9.6k

Sep 20th 2021, 5:45 PM

# crisis

Dundalk's injury problems compounded by Covid outbreak on eve of FAI Cup replay

A combination of Covid, injury and suspension will leave Vinny Perth without 11 players for tomorrow’s meeting with Finn Harps.

2.7k

Sep 20th 2021, 3:25 PM

# Super Saints

St Pat's keep FAI Cup bid on course with comfortable win over Wexford

Darragh Burns’ brace and Rónán Coughlan’s penalty give Pat’s a 3-0 win.

2.4k

Sep 17th 2021, 10:31 PM

# Blues Run The Game

Waterford break UCD hearts with stoppage-time winner in Belfield

Colm Whelan’s penalty miss proves costly as Prince Mutswunguma sends Waterford into the FAI Cup semi-finals.

3.4k

Sep 17th 2021, 10:13 PM

# bohs brilliance

Bohemians end Maynooth University Town's fairytale FAI Cup run

The Gypsies were 4-0 winners over over their 10-man Leinster Senior League opposition.

4.3k

Sep 17th 2021, 9:57 PM

# Last Eight

Bohemians to host Maynooth University Town in FAI Cup quarter-finals

Meanwhile UCD will host Waterford while St Patrick’s Athletic take on Wexford.

4.2k

Aug 31st 2021, 8:30 PM

# Bucket List

Ali Coote in talks over new Bohs deal as he eyes more Aviva glory in FAI Cup

The talented winger has been a standout performer this season and is determined to help Keith Long’s side finally pick up a trophy.

2.9k

Aug 28th 2021, 7:15 AM

# FAI Cup

St Pat's beat Cork on penalties after late drama at Turner's Cross

The game was scoreless until the 88th minute but finished 1-1.

4.1k

Aug 27th 2021, 10:57 PM

# Family ties

'Now fans are back I can hear my Nanny shouting at me over the manager'

Dave Webster turned 32 last month and continues to fight the good fight in search of silverware in the League of Ireland – watched closely by his family.

5.4k

Aug 27th 2021, 6:30 AM

# fall from grace

'Talk is cheap. We need to keep our best players and hope the club is doing things right'

Dundalk centre back Andy Boyle admits there could soon be an end of an era at Oriel Park.

9.3k

Aug 26th 2021, 6:45 AM

# Out Of The Hat

FAI Cup second round draw pits Bohemians against Shamrock Rovers

The clash between the Dublin rivals was the standout tie in the draw.

4.6k

Jul 27th 2021, 7:48 PM

# Underdogs

Cork City advance in FAI Cup with shock win over Sligo Rovers

Dale Holland struck a dramatic late winner to send Cork through.

5.7k

Jul 25th 2021, 7:27 PM

# Candystripes

Derry beat 9-man Drogheda United on penalties to advance in FAI Cup

Drogheda’s Dane Massey, James Brown and manager Tim Clancy were all given their marching orders.

2.9k

Jul 24th 2021, 6:08 PM

# astonishing scenes

Ex-Liverpool striker scores 124th-minute equaliser from own half in Athlone's crazy FAI Cup loss to 10-man Waterford

Athlone were beaten on penalties after a bonkers 4-4 draw in the FAI Cup.

14.3k

Jul 23rd 2021, 11:01 PM

# motoring on

Shamrock Rovers see off Galway in the FAI Cup

Rory Gaffney scored one goal and created another.

4.5k

Jul 23rd 2021, 10:35 PM

# The Cup

Holders Dundalk to visit Treaty United, Bohs away to Cork's Corinthians in first round

Last season’s beaten finalists Shamrock Rovers will host Galway United, while there will be four all-non-league ties.

4.1k

Jul 13th 2021, 8:52 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Dundalk v Shamrock Rovers, FAI Cup final

Dundalk were crowned cup champions at the Aviva Stadium after extra time.

26.5k

Dec 6th 2020, 6:10 PM

# LASTING EFFECTS

'It was the hallucinations, the heart palpitations... I was ringing Dr Alan Byrne at 5.30am the night of the Finland game'

Jack Byrne reveals the full extent of Covid-19 battle as he opens up on his club future and dealing with international spotlight ahead of today’s FAI Cup final.

8.5k

Dec 6th 2020, 6:00 AM