Cialan O’Sullivan bags winner as Coachford claim FAI Junior Cup in dramatic fashion

Coachford’s moment of glory arrived when Mark Murphy threaded a neat ball into space for Cialan O’Sullivan, who rifled a magnificent finish into the corner to hand the AUL side the lead once again on 76 minutes
Coachford celebrate after their 2-1 victory over Evergreen in the FAI Junior Cup final at Munster FA's Turner's Cross. Pic: Barry Peelo

Coachford celebrate after their 2-1 victory over Evergreen in the FAI Junior Cup final at Munster FA's Turner's Cross. Pic: Barry Peelo

Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 - 18:31
Barry Peelo

FAI Junior Cup final: Coachford 2 Evergreen 1 

Coachford have carved their names into the history books after lifting the FAI Junior Cup following a 2-1 victory over Kilkenny side Evergreen in what was an epic final at the Turner’s Cross Stadium on Saturday.

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