1928–29 FAI Cup


The FAI Cup 1928-29 was the eighth edition of Ireland's premier cup competition, The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup or FAI Cup. The tournament began on 5 January 1929 and concluded on 6 April with the final replay held at Shelbourne Park, Dublin. An official attendance of approximately 15,000 people watched Shamrock Rovers win the first of five FAI Cup titles in a row by defeating holders Bohemians.

First round

Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate
1Bohemians2-0St James's Gate5 January 1929
2Richmond Rovers0-2Dundalk5 January 1929
3Shamrock Rovers3-2Shelbourne5 January 1929
4Bray Unknowns2-1Brideville6 January 1929
5Drumcondra3-1Fordsons6 January 1929
6Fermoy0-1Richmond United6 January 1929
7Jacobs1-1Dolphin6 January 1929
replayDolphin2-3Jacobs9 January 1929
8Waterford Celtic1-1Cork Bohemians6 January 1929
replayCork Bohemians4-1Waterford Celtic9 January 1929

Second round

Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate
1Bohemians2-2Jacobs19 January 1929
replayJacobs2-4Bohemians23 January 1929
2Dundalk6-2Bray Unknowns19 January 1929
3Shamrock Rovers4-0Richmond United19 January 1929
4Drumcondra3-1Cork Bohemians20 January 1929

Semi-finals

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Final

Replay

Winner of FAI Cup 1928-29
Shamrock Rovers
2nd Title