Shocking Dundalk would really put rising Treaty United on the map

Treaty United goalkeeper Tadhg Ryan believes the FAI Cup tie comes at a good time to cause an upset.

Tadhg Ryan of Treaty United pictured at the launch of SSE Airtricity's A Common Goal sustainability initiative to help build a more environmentally sustainable football community. Picture: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

The rising tide of Treaty United has an FAI Cup shock against holders Dundalk in their sights on Sunday.

The Limerick club’s maiden season in the First Division has exceeded expectations, as they sit joint-second with Galway United behind runaway leaders Shelbourne. A place in the promotion play-offs is well within their grasp.