Mental preparation helped Drogs to FAI Cup glory

Drogheda's Conor Kane said working with psychologist Mary Larkin has added an "extra gear" to his game. 

Drogheda’s Conor Kane celebrates after the FAI Cup final victory over Derry. Picture: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

To defy the odds and topple the superpowers, Drogheda United relied on the mind as well as the body.

Sunday’s FAI Cup final victory over Derry City before 38,723 fans at Lansdowne Road followed on the back of another fairytale story in Shelbourne’s title success.