Thousands welcome FAI cup winners Derry City to Guildhall Square

FAI CUP WINNERS 2026. . . ..The Derry City captain Michael Duffy proudly holds the FAI Cup aloft on stage at the Guildhall on Monday night. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

 

Thousands of people packed Derry’s Guildhall Square last night to welcome Derry City’s triumphant FAI Cup winners home  following their memorable victory over Waterford FC

Interim Manager  Mark Connolly and Captain Michael Duffy brought the cup on stage, accompanied by pyrotechnics.

Earlier in the afternoon, Mayor Grace Uí Niallais hosted a private reception in the Guildhall for the first team squad, club staff and management.

 

Derry City captain Michael Duffy proudly holds aloft the FAI Cup. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Some of the Derry City fans awaiting the arrival of their heroes on stage at the Guildhall on Monday night. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly and captain Michael Duffy make their way on to the stage with the FAI Cup on Monday night. (Photos: jIm McCafferty Photography)
The massive crowd pictured in Guildhall Square on Monday night for the triumphant return of Derry City players with the FAI Cup. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
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