Derry City beat Waterford to win the FAI Cup, setting up another European campaign

Highland Radio leads with the planned Guildhall Square homecoming and the match context, naming Darragh Burns as matchwinner and stressing Derry’s FAI Cup success tally.

Highland Radio concentrates on post-match reaction, stating Derry’s Cup win, the goal timing, and that the victory delivers European football next season, quoting those involved.

The Irish Mirror emphasizes match impact and player focus, highlighting Burns’ role in a described cagey final and using “ratings” framing.

The Belfast Telegraph also uses a “ratings” approach, presenting Burns as the standout as Derry lift the trophy again.

The Irish Mirror stresses the late decisiveness of Burns’ goal and the moment-by-moment tactical setup, referencing Waterford’s ascendancy and Derry’s manager planning changes.

Highland Radio leads with the final result and the goal timing, then points to full-time coverage from Dublin and the immediate aftermath.

IrishExaminer.com foregrounds live event coverage, with John Fallon providing updates from the Waterford v Derry City final at the Aviva Stadium.

The Belfast Telegraph’s second item leads with an in-match development, titled around Derry taking the lead against Waterford.

Belfast Telegraph emphasises the first-half state, reporting that Waterford and Derry are level at half-time in Dublin.

Belfast Telegraph highlights the set-up to the final at Aviva Stadium, focusing on the matchup itself as the lead.

The Belfast Telegraph leads directly with the headline result—Derry’s defeat of Waterford to secure silverware—without adding details in the provided summary.

RTE News frames the story as a test of Derry’s Cup pedigree versus Waterford’s long wait, pairing live updates with the historical question of Waterford winning a first title in 46 years.