Relegation-threatened Finn Harps look to end their six-match winless run away at Dalymount Park in Friday’s 7.45pm KO against a Bohemians side with nothing left to play for – besides pride and potentially impressing new manager Declan Devine as they look with renewed optimism towards 2023. Can their visitors spring a surprise, or will their poor form continue? Continue reading “Preview – Bohemians vs. Finn Harps: Must-win territory for relegation-threatened visitors”
Tag: FAI Cup
Waterford 0-1 Shelbourne: Molloy’s masterful strike fires Duff’s determined men into FAI Cup Final
Gavin Molloy’s first-time finish after 15 minutes helped Shelbourne secure their FAI Cup Final berth with a 1-0 victory against a blunt Waterford display at a wet and windy RSC. It was far from a vintage performance, but the visitors were good value for their semi-final victory and now face league rivals Derry City in next month’s final after they won against Treaty United.
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FAI Cup Preview – Waterford vs. Shelbourne: Compelling clash at the RSC in Sunday’s semi-final
Waterford look to extend their five-match winning streak when hosting Shelbourne in Sunday’s 4.45pm kick-off from the RSC, knowing potentially just 90 minutes stand between them and this season’s FAI Cup Final. Will they produce another result against top-tier opposition here? Continue reading “FAI Cup Preview – Waterford vs. Shelbourne: Compelling clash at the RSC in Sunday’s semi-final”
Preview – Dundalk vs. St Patrick’s Athletic: European hopefuls collide in Friday’s crunch clash
Having found themselves locked in a game of the season contender at Shelbourne on Monday night, St Patrick’s Athletic travel to fellow European hopefuls Dundalk keen for better fortunes in Friday’s 7.45pm kick-off from Oriel Park: 3rd vs. 4th. So then, who will hold their nerve as the prospect of a top-three place intensifies, with only five matches of the season remaining? Continue reading “Preview – Dundalk vs. St Patrick’s Athletic: European hopefuls collide in Friday’s crunch clash”
FAI Cup – Shelbourne 3-0 Bohemians: Moylan, Boyd brace propel Damien Duff’s men into semis
Despite this being the biggest match left this term for both, Bohemians looked lethargic early, were duly punished and failed to recover from an ever-growing deficit as Damien Duff’s Shelbourne side punched their ticket into the FAI Cup semi-finals with a morale-boosting 3-0 home win this afternoon, after goals from Jack Moylan and Sean Boyd’s brace at Tolka Park. Continue reading “FAI Cup – Shelbourne 3-0 Bohemians: Moylan, Boyd brace propel Damien Duff’s men into semis”
FAI Cup Preview – Shelbourne vs. Bohemians: Big stakes for both await in Sunday’s quarter-final

Two struggling Premier Division sides clash in the first of two FAI Cup quarter-finals tomorrow, as Shelbourne host Bohemians at Tolka Park. Given their dwindling league form and the domestic season is almost over, who will hold their nerve here and secure a semi-final berth?
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Bonagee United 0-4 Shelbourne: Giurgi, Moylan and Carr brace seal comfortable R3 FAI Cup berth

Goals from Josh Giurgi, Jack Moylan and a Daniel Carr brace saw Shelbourne secure their R3 place in this season’s FAI Cup, against a valiant but undercooked showing by non-league Bonagee United at Dry Arch Park this evening. All things considered, this was a welcome win. Continue reading “Bonagee United 0-4 Shelbourne: Giurgi, Moylan and Carr brace seal comfortable R3 FAI Cup berth”
FAI Cup Preview – Bonagee United vs. Shelbourne: Can hearty hosts pull off stunning upset?
Shelbourne travel 140 miles north for their FAI Cup second-round clash against non-league Bonagee United on Friday night, expecting to ease into R3 without any hiccups from Dry Arch Park. Ahead of the biggest occasion in the hosts’ history this weekend, will Damien Duff’s men cruise to victory and show the gulf in class between the pair or are a few surprises in store? Continue reading “FAI Cup Preview – Bonagee United vs. Shelbourne: Can hearty hosts pull off stunning upset?”