Derry City prepares for FAI Cup final against Waterford in Dublin

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Derry City prepares for FAI Cup final against Waterford in Dublin
Summary

Derry City will face Waterford in the FAI Cup Final on Sunday at Dublin's Aviva Stadium. Ticket sales approach 35,000, with many from Derry expected to attend. The event has sparked enthusiasm in the city, with schools participating by holding red and white days. The Undertones, a band from Derry, will perform a night before the final, enhancing the community's spirit. Derry City players have engaged with local schools, promoting unity as they prepare for the match.

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  • •Match set for Sunday at Aviva Stadium
  • •Derry City aims for second FAI Cup win this decade
  • •Waterford last won the cup in 1980
  • •School events foster community support
  • •Band The Undertones connects with Derry City spirit
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  • 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — Teenage Kicks, school anthems and a city united: Derry gears up for FAI Cup final
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On Sunday, thousands of Candystripes supporters will cheer on their team in the FAI Cup Final at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

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