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​RUAIDHRÍ Higgins claims he suffered 'burnout' on several occasions during his time in the Derry City dugout with the all-consuming nature of the job coupled with the devastating sudden loss of his brother ultimately taking its toll.

​SEAN BARRETT was admittedly 'blown away' by the standard of facilities at Larne Football Club during a recent visit to Inver Park and the Derry City Chief Executive knows the Brandywell club will 'go nowhere' until they get their own house in order.

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It wasn’t how they expected the 2024 season to end but Derry City supporters did themselves proud as they took over south Dublin for Sunday’s FAI Cup Final.

Derry City’s Paul McMullan and Conor Barr paid a visit to young Candy Stripe fans at Holy Family Primary School this week as FAI Cup Final hits fever pitch.

​MODEST Michael Duffy felt he probably didn't fully deserve to be named in the PFAI Team of the Year this season but the Derry City winger is intent on justifying his selection during a nail-biting finale to the 2024 season.

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​THERE were scenes of absolute joy at the final whistle in Dalymount Park on Friday as the 500 plus travelling Derry City fans celebrated reaching the 2024 FAI Cup Final.

EVERY TWO years since 2018 Michael Duffy has lifted the FAI Cup and after his semi-final heroics at Dalymount Park on Friday night, he'll be desperate to keep that remarkable trend intact when he returns to the Aviva Stadium in five week's time.