DUBLINER Ian Stokes will take charge of the Carlsberg FAI Cup Final between Cork City and Drogheda United at Lansdowne Road on December 4, it was announced yesterday.

THIS year’s Carlsberg FAI Cup final is unusual for a few reasons.

THE FAI announced yesterday that the women’s FAI Cup final will be played as a curtain-raiser to the Carlsberg FAI Cup final in Lansdowne Road on Sunday - but the announcement might be overshadowed by an off-the-cuff comment by FAI chief executive Fran Rooney.

Waterford United 1, Bohemians 1

WHILE Derry City will enjoy their biggest day in five years amid an injury crisis, Kevin Mahon remains upbeat about his team’s chances.