Drogheda United beating Derry City 2-0 in the FAI Cup final produces two wildly contrasting narratives. Unexpected glory always trumps massive underachievement but the real work starts now.

When a town overcomes a city. Goals by Andrew Quinn and Douglas James-Taylor settled the 2024 FAI Cup final but the winning and losing of this contest at the Aviva Stadium came down to attitude.

2024 Sports Direct FAI Cup Final, Aviva Stadium, Dublin 10/11/2024 Drogheda V Derry City Marty ‘The Bishop’ McLaughlin and his grandson Harper Harkin Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Lorcan Doherty ...

A general view of the Aviva Stadium tunnel area before the Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup Final match between Drogheda United and Derry City. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile The FAI Cup trophy.

Drogheda United pulled off a shock 2-0 win to beat Derry City in the FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium. Andrew Quinn opened the scoring in the first half with Douglas James-Taylor adding a second ...

Derry City and Drogheda United go head to head at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon in the FAI Cup final. A huge crowd is expected for the first meeting of two non-Dublin sides in the decider since ...

In the wake of Sunday's FAI Cup defeat by Drogheda United, Derry City manager Ruaidhri Higgins perfectly encapsulated his side's disastrous end to a season which had promised so much. The ...

Derry City and Drogheda United lock horns in this weekend’s Sports Direct FAI Cup final as the Irish domestic season draws to a close. The Candystripes wound up in fourth place in the Premier Division ...

The nominees for the 34th Football Association of Ireland (FAI) International Awards have been confirmed ahead of an event on Thursday, November 14th. The winners will be presented with their trophies ...

A huge crowd is expected for Sunday’s Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup final at the Aviva Stadium – and tickets are starting to run out. Derry City and Drogheda United will clash at the iconic Dublin 4 ...

Jay Fai made quite the news last month after word that the legendary chef was retiring, but the 81-year-old street food legend has denied the statement, staying that she’s still strong enough to cook ...