FAI Cup
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About FAI Cup
The FAI Cup is a football competition held in Ireland.
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FAQ
Annual knock-out soccer cup in Republic of Ireland organized by FAI, open to League of Ireland teams and qualified non-league clubs.
1922, first held in 1923 as Free State Cup.
Glynn's Dublin (now St James's Gate), won the inaugural 1922-23 final.
Football Association of Ireland (FAI).
Knock-out format: League teams enter second round, non-league qualify via preliminary cups; single matches to final.
Varies: Premier/First Division teams play up to 6 games if reaching final; lower teams more.
25 different teams.
No higher cup; it's the premier domestic cup competition.
No league below; it's a cup open to various league levels.
No, it's a knockout cup without league relegation.