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Derry City's Road to Dublin Final
Massive support for Derry City as thousands of fans travel to Dublin for the FAI Cup final.
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- When was Derry City's last FAI Cup win?
- Derry City's last FAI Cup victory was in 2022, marking their first win in a decade. They will face Drogheda United in the upcoming final.
- How are some Derry City schools demonstrating their support for the team?
- Steelstown Primary School students, Lorcan and Charlie, are among the fans attending the match, and the school organized a red and white fan day to show support.
- How many Derry City fans are expected to travel to Dublin for the FAI Cup final?
- Thousands of Derry City fans are traveling to Dublin for the FAI Cup final, with an estimated 20,000 supporters expected.
- What is the overall sentiment among fans and officials regarding the upcoming final?
- The anticipation for the final is high, with the Mayor noting the strong bond between the team and supporters, and the supporters' liaison officer expressing both excitement and nerves.
- What measures are being taken to facilitate the travel of Derry City supporters to Dublin?
- Extra resources have been allocated by Stormont's transport minister to ensure roadworks on the A5 are completed before the large influx of fans.