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How the Rebel Army Saved Cork City

Following their sensational FAI Cup win, we’re reposting this article looking at the growing phenomenon of supporter-owned football clubs in Ireland, with the spotlight on Cork City. Borne from the official supporters club, the FORAS trust became the saviours of the southern giant as she flirted with extinction.

Rebel Radio FAI Cup Promo

Cork’s Rebel Radio’s promo should have Cork City fans fired up for the FAI Cup final showdown with Dundalk FC

FAI Cup Final: Bloody Hell

Some of the highlights from an FAI Cup decider that many are calling the greatest of all time…with bonus Vinnie Jones/Gazza action.

Shamrock Rovers Tifo Display in Sligo

Shamrock Rovers fans had an impressive display at the Showgrounds last weekend. The Battle of the Rovers in the FAI Cup semi-finals saw a large travelling support for the Hoops. Out west, there’s only one Roves however, with the Dublin side known as Shams in Sligo, a fact that was played up by the supporters of the Tallaght Stadium outfit. Unfortunately for them, they went down 3-0 as Sligo reached a fourth final in five years.