'This is why I came back' - hometown hero Michael Duffy relishing extra-special win 

The Candystripes easily accounted for Shels at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. 

FAMILY TIES: Derry's Michael Duffy celebrates with his wife and son. INPHO/Lorcan Doherty

Michael Duffy won two FAI Cups at Dundalk but lifting the trophy for his hometown club Derry City delivered a different dose of pride.

Just a 17-year-old peripheral figure for Derry’s last Cup success a decade ago, the Foylesider was to the fore in Dundalk’s triumphs of 2018 and 2020 before he was reunited with Ruaidhrí Higgins this year.