Jack Keaney and Drogheda United land FAI Cup at Derry City's expense

Jack Keaney and Drogheda United are the new Sports Direct FAI Cup champions after upsetting favourites Derry City at the Aviva Stadium.

Andrew Quinn and Douglas James-Taylor grabbed the goals to secure a first major trophy for the club since they won the League of Ireland 17 years ago.

In front of of 38,723 supporters, the Louth club also secured European action for 2025 ahead of next weekend's promotion/relegation play-off with Bray Wanderers.

And while Donegal Town native Keaney was an unused substitute over the course of the 90 minutes, former Finn Harps pair David Webster and Adam Foley did see action. 

Ex Harps skipper Webster started in defence for the cup winners while Foley was a second-half substitute. 

For Derry City, Ramelton native Ronan Boyce was included in their starting XI as was former Kildrum Tigers youth star Michael Duffy.

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Indeed, it was Boyce's tackle on Conor Kane as he looked to burst into the penalty area that offered the chance for Douglas James Taylor to fire in Drogheda's second from the penalty spot. It was a huge moment as replays showed the infringement actually occurred just outside the area.  

Another familiar face at Finn Park, Ballindrait native Paul Hegarty, is the assistant manager to Ruaidhri Higgins at the Brandywell and was in the losing dugout.