2025 FAI Cup

[WeAreRovers]

Really poor attendance but I have to hold my hands up that I bought 3 tickets for me, my son and his buddy but they decided they'd rather have a BBQ at home and I wssn't bothered either.

Unfortunately even half price tickets couldn't entice people to a nothing game.

[yurt]

With so many FD teams in the last 8 I think every club is going to be hoping they can get a soft draw and reach the semi finals.

Galway have got a joke of a draw so far so let's hope that trend continues.

On cup final attendance watch as a neutral, Pats v Rovers would be the biggest possible fixture remaining. You'd imagine Cork would still get a big crowd for a cup final, Sligo would probably travel well too. I've no idea how many Galway would be able to bring. But I couldn't see it being much over 10k unfortunately.

[D24Saint]

If are to get Shamrock Rovers or Drogheda I’d really hope for a home draw. After them two home or away we would be favourites. There would be still some tricky ties but if we avoid them two I’d be happy enough.

[sbgawa]

Speaking as the non cup specialists over the last 40 years this draw looks as open as i can remember

2 First Division teams, Finn Harps and Kerry
8th 9th and 10th in the Premier Division Galway, Sligo . Cork
Pats, Drogs and ourselves.

At home to Kerryford looks good for me after home draws so far against Wexford and Longford

[legendz]

Shamrock Rovers going to Longford would have been a big game for Longford for obvious reasons. Same goes for the draw tomorrow. Bigger occasions for First Division clubs if they are drawn at home against a Premier opponent. Haven't played St. Pat's, Shamrock Rovers or Sligo yet.

[yurt]

Shamrock Rovers going to Longford would have been a big game for Longford for obvious reasons. Same goes for the draw tomorrow. Bigger occasions for First Division clubs if they are drawn at home against a Premier opponent. Haven't played St. Pat's, Shamrock Rovers or Sligo yet.

First division clubs will just be hoping for a home draw against anyone. Couple of years ago when Galway were in the FD they got Dundalk and then Bohs at home in the QF and SF. Both ties sold out and were the biggest game in EDP for a long time. It was really important to have those games at home, they will have been the first games a lot of young fans will have went to before becoming regulars since we've been in the PD.

I'll take any tie that isn't a trip to Dublin at this stage.

[placid casual]

Question may have been answered already,but when is the draw.
I'll take Home to Kerry please.

[Buckett]

Question may have been answered already,but when is the draw.
I'll take Home to Kerry please.

Tuesday at 12:30pm on the FAI YouTube channel.
Anyone at home for me please since we're choosing.

[smasherdrog]

Would be hoping it’s Pats v Shamrock Rvrs , then I’d take anyone else home or away.

[ger121]

Our crowds have been dissapointing all season and i really think it has fallen off because we had so few Friday matches laast year that people just got out of the habit of going.


An interesting point you make and probably an ongoing problem for you lot. Throw in 8 home European games (I included Molde) last season and you also get people picking and choosing what games to attend. Not always easy to get to 2 games a week if one is midweek and the other on a Sunday/Monday.

[legendz]

Kerry v Sligo
Drogheda v Shamrock Rovers
Finn Harps v Cork City
St. Pat's v Galway United

Good draw for the First Division clubs to have Premier opponents visiting. Will be the first meeting of Kerry and Sligo.

[culloty82]

Presumably the all-Premier ties will be the two TV games?

[sbgawa]

second worst draw we could have gotten but considering our home draws to first division oposition so far we were due one i guess
Pity that HArps and Kerry didnt draw each other to get a semi final but they both have a chance at home youd have to think.

Win or lose the playoff round in the next two weeks Europe is over until October so we will be able to play the best team against Drogs..Its never easy up there but id be hopeful.
Pats will be happy i guess on current form Galway are in te worst form but a lot can change in a month

[legendz]

Presumably the all-Premier ties will be the two TV games? Presumably alright, which is fair enough. Drogheda and Bohemians visiting MH Park were big occasions. Something to look forward to up to mid September is new territory!

[joey B]

Obviously there’s a big gap between the First Division and Premier but home to Cork is a great draw for us,home and winnable is all you can ask at this stage….

[legendz]

Pity that HArps and Kerry didnt draw each other to get a semi final but they both have a chance at home youd have to think.

A Premier opponent at home is the perfect draw for Kerry anyway. Should attract a big crowd.

[nigel-harps1954]

Should be a bumper crowd in Finn Park too. It's certainly not the worst draw we could have got, and while Cork will be heavy favourites, we'll fancy our chances in a one off game on home turf.

[placid casual]

Kerry v Sligo
Drogheda v Shamrock Rovers
Finn Harps v Cork City
St. Pat's v Galway United.

There goes the cup for another year anyway 😁
Still at least we got past a couple of rounds this time.

[Dermobohs]

There goes the cup for another year anyway 😁
Still at least we got past a couple of rounds this time.
I’d rather be in your place than where ourselves and shels are tbh

[WeAreRovers]

Drogheda United’s clash with Shamrock Rovers will be shown live on RTÉ2 on Friday, September 12 at 19:30 with St. Patrick’s Athletic going head to head with Galway United on Sunday, September 14 at 18:00 on RTÉ2 too.

[Martinho II]

Drogheda United’s clash with Shamrock Rovers will be shown live on RTÉ2 on Friday, September 12 at 19:30 with St. Patrick’s Athletic going head to head with Galway United on Sunday, September 14 at 18:00 on RTÉ2 too.

great news this. Makes up for the lack of matches from RTE regardin LOI!

[2 Year Contract]

great news this. Makes up for the lack of matches from RTE regardin LOI!
It absolutely doesn’t.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Is it 10% minimum of tickets for away fans for FAI cup games?

[nigel-harps1954]

Is it 10% minimum of tickets for away fans for FAI cup games?

Kerry is going to be a real experience for Sligo fans if they dislike away areas in Finn Park or Dundalk.

[legendz]

Of the final 8, any of the remaining Premier clubs should bring a big crowd if they make the final. If any of the First Division clubs were to cause unlikely shocks, the final mightn't draw the high attendances of recent years. Maybe Donegal people might get behind Finn Harps in big numbers. It will take a massive spike in support for Kerry, especially in a season where any opportunity to challenge for the playoffs hasn't caught fire.

[EatYerGreens]

Of the final 8, any of the remaining Premier clubs should bring a big crowd if they make the final. If any of the First Division clubs were to cause unlikely shocks, the final mightn't draw the high attendances of recent years. Maybe Donegal people might get behind Finn Harps in big numbers. It will take a massive spike in support for Kerry, especially in a season where any opportunity to challenge for the playoffs hasn't caught fire.

If Harps made the final, the trains down to Dublin would be packed for it.

[outspoken]

Kerry is going to be a real experience for Sligo fans if they dislike away areas in Finn Park or Dundalk.

Aye the novelty of going down there has quickly worn off. It's not a good ground.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

We’re getting 270 tickets so nearly 20%

[nigel-harps1954]

Aye the novelty of going down there has quickly worn off. It's not a good ground.

When I see people talk about the likes of Oriel, Finn Park or United Park named as the worst grounds in the league by people who haven't been to Tralee yet, I have a little chuckle to myself. It's a truly awful ground for an away fan.

[Martinho II]

If Harps made the final, the trains down to Dublin would be packed for it.

If that ever happend the Harps fans would have to go to Derry or Sligo to get a train down to Dublin!!

[redarmyfaction]

When I see people talk about the likes of Oriel, Finn Park or United Park named as the worst grounds in the league by people who haven't been to Tralee yet, I have a little chuckle to myself. It's a truly awful ground for an away fan.

I like the away section in United Park.

[nr637]

If Harps made the final, the trains down to Dublin would be packed for it.

There is no operational public railway network in County Donegal, the only current way to travel by public transport is by bus, or by car. :confused:

[2 Year Contract]

There is no operational public railway network in County Donegal, the only current way to travel by public transport is by bus, or by car. :confused:

Nonsense, I’ve got the high speed underground bullet train from Dublin to Ballybofey many times for Harps away

[Nesta99]

Nonsense, I’ve got the high speed underground bullet train from Dublin to Ballybofey many times for Harps away

Eh you are not supposed to tell anyone, it is a state secret ffs!

[nr637]

Nonsense, I’ve got the high speed underground bullet train from Dublin to Ballybofey many times for Harps away

I think Sligo is the nearest Irish Rail station and Derry is the nearest NI Rail station!

[Nesta99]

I think Sligo is the nearest Irish Rail station and Derry is the nearest NI Rail station!

The bullet train is called Whoosh.

[pineapple stu]

Nonsense, I’ve got the high speed underground bullet train from Dublin to Ballybofey many times for Harps away
The one that calls at Termonbarry only?

Great service that.

[EatYerGreens]

There is no operational public railway network in County Donegal, the only current way to travel by public transport is by bus, or by car. :confused:

You're wrong, and for that you have my pity.

[Buckett]

They have a port and an airport, no need for woke trains

[sbgawa]

I saw a train driving around Letterkenny when i was up there.
To be fair there were mostly kids on it and there was a clown driving it............still a train though ....technically

[Neish]

Nonsense, I’ve got the high speed underground bullet train from Dublin to Ballybofey many times for Harps away

Ah, see those little mushrooms you found. Maybe you should stop cooking with them