Excitement builds in Waterford ahead of FAI Cup Final as bunting and flags put up
Bunting and flags have been put up ahead of Waterford FC’s showdown with Derry City in the FAI Cup Final
Excitement is building in Waterford ahead of the FAI Cup Final, with bunting and flags being put up around the county.
Blue and white is being flown throughout the county ahead of Waterford FC’s showdown with Derry City on Sunday.
Waterford City and County Council workers have put up bunting in Dungarvan ahead of the game, whilst there are also flags in situ on Rice Bridge in Waterford city.
Independent councillor Joe O’Riordan welcomed the erection of the bunting in Dungarvan in a recent post on social media.
Cllr O’Riordan said: “Council workers Thomas Duggan and Mikey Gee putting up the bunting for the big match on November 8 when the mighty Blues face Derry in the cup final.
“Anticipation will reach fever pitch in the next weeks. A great day for Blues ultras like Jerry Collins, Seamus Power, Michael O’Riordan, Zach Power, Sean Dwyer and Prendy and DJ.
“And of course, the elder lemon in the bunch, Tom Conway - grandfather of Cllr Kate O'Mahoney - who has supported the Blues throughout thick and thin!”
He concluded by thanking Director of Services Seamus De Faoite for responding to his request for the bunting to be put up.
Meanwhile, Waterford FC is hosting an FAI Cup Final Preview Night at The Reg in Waterford city this evening.
Manager Graham Coughlan, along with a number of players and coaches, are expected to attend the event.
Doors open at 7pm, with tickets available to purchase online at a cost of €10 per person.