TWO second-half goals saw Cork City advance to the Ford FAI Cup fourth round in last night’s local derby at Knockgriffen Park.

GALWAY UNITED’S visit to Dundalk will be only all-Premier League tie in the Ford FAI Cup third round after the draw was made last night.

Just two weeks after lifting the new Ford FAI Cup trophy, Cork City midfielder Leon McSweeney has joined mid-table League Two side, Stockport County.

THE essential difference between a cup final and a cup semi-final is that, assuming their team has at least given a good account of itself, fans will respond to defeat in the final with disappointment but to defeat in a semi with dismay.

The senior hurlers of Cork and Waterford are well used to high stakes knockout matches between the counties in recent years but this weekend they face a battle on a different pitch.

CORK CITY’S Denis Behan has backed Roy O’Donovan to do well at Sunderland and insists that City can get back on track without their leading striker.

Finn Harps resume action tomorrow night when they travel to Terryland Park for their Ford FAI Cup second round fixture against Premier Division Galway United.