"Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Cork CityThe Hoops are FAI Cup champions for 2025 and have clinched a first double in 38 years! Rory Gaffney's second-half brace wins it for Stephen Bradley's men against 10-man Cork City! The party can start back in Tallaght as the class of 2025 have matched the legends of 1987 by securing that long-awaited double. For Cork City, it wasn't to be despite a strong start before Harry Nevin's dismissal just before the break."
"It will be a long winter as they prepare for First Division football next year. There's also no Europe for the Leesiders, as the Europa League spot now goes to Derry City, while there'll be celebrations at Dalymount Park too as Bohemians have also secured a Conference League spot courtesy of Rovers' win. Stay tuned to the Irish Independent's website for the latest reaction from Lansdowne Road!"
Shamrock Rovers defeated Cork City 2-0 to win the 2025 FAI Cup and secure a league-and-cup double, the first double for the club since 1987. Rory Gaffney scored a second-half brace to decide the final. Cork City began strongly but were reduced to ten men when Harry Nevin was dismissed just before halftime. Cork City will play in the First Division next season and will miss out on European competition. The Europa League place passes to Derry City, and Bohemians gain a Conference League spot thanks to Rovers' victory. Celebrations follow in Tallaght.
Read at Irish Independent
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