Waterford FC players visit local schools as hype builds for FAI Cup Final
The Waterford FC players were given a warm welcome by pupils in Mount Sion and Tramore
A number of Waterford FC players have visited local schools as the hype builds ahead of the FAI Cup Final on Sunday.
Lee Bullen, Hayden Cann, Luke Heeney and Noah Mawene visited the schools alongside manager Graham Coughlan this morning.
The Blues players were given a warm welcome by the pupils in Mount Sion Primary School, Mount Sion CBS and Ardscoil na Mara in Tramore.
In a post on social media, a club spokesperson wrote: “Earlier today, Graham Coughlan, Lee Bullen, Hayden Cann, Luke Heeney and Noah Mawene all visited Mount Sion Primary School, Mount Sion CBS and Ardscoil na Mara (Tramore) as build up continues for Sunday’s Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup Final.
“Thanks to each school for their hospitality and such warm welcomes.”
Excitement is building in Waterford ahead of the cup final, with blue and white flags and bunting being put up across the city and county.
Waterford FC hosted an FAI Cup Final Preview Night at The Reg in Waterford city last night.
Hundreds of Blues fans were in attendance as they looked forward to what promises to be a memorable weekend.
Waterford face Derry City in Irish soccer’s showpiece event on Sunday, with kick-off at the Aviva Stadium at 3pm.