2026 President of Ireland's Cup
| Event | President's Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 31 January 2026 | ||||||
| Venue | Tallaght Stadium, Tallaght | ||||||
| Referee | Kevin O’Sullivan (Cork) | ||||||
| Attendance | 4,711 | ||||||
The 2026 President's Cup was the twelfth edition of the President's Cup contested for. The match was played on 31 January between the champions of the 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division and 2025 FAI Cup winners, Shamrock Rovers and League of Ireland Premier Division runners-up Derry City.[1]
Derry City won the match 1-0 with a goal from Darragh Markey in the 33rd minute, a shot on the half-volley high to the net after a cross from James McClean from the left broke to him. [2][3]
See also
References
- ^ "Derry down Shamrock Rovers in President's Cup as Candystripes' new signings impress". RTE Sport. 31 January 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "REPORT and RECAP as James McClean stars in Derry City's President's Cup win against Shamrock Rovers". Irish Mirror. 31 January 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.
- ^ "James McClean makes winning return as Derry City claim President's Cup over Shamrock Rovers". Irish Times. 31 January 2026. Retrieved 3 February 2026.