Weekend FAI Cup previews: Shock in Sligo looks on the cards while Pat’s will look to test any Hoops vulnerability
5 sources·Updated August 16, 2026
FAI Cup previews
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- Irish Times Sport·3h agoSt Pat’s teenager Sam Rooney knocks holders Shamrock Rovers out of FAI Cup
The 17-year-old came off the bench to score the winner and send Stephen Kenny’s men into last eight
Read at Irish Times Sport → - The42·23h agoSligo Rovers reverse 2025 FAI Cup defeat against Kerry
Drogheda United and Dundalk progressed past non-league opposition.
Read at The42 → - Irish Independent Sport·1d agoBruised Shamrock Rovers need Euro hangover to clear as former boss Stephen Kenny lies in wait
Hoops’ FAI Cup defence on the line against St Pat’s in third round clash at Richmond Park
Read at Irish Independent Sport → - Irish Independent Life·1d agoBad omens and mysterious defeats – Drogheda United’s FAI Cup history against non-league teams
Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup
Read at Irish Independent Life → - Irish Independent·1d agoWeekend FAI Cup previews: Shock in Sligo looks on the cards while Pat’s will look to test any Hoops vulnerabilityRead at Irish Independent →
