2011 FAI Cup
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The 2011 FAI Senior Challenge Cup
, also known as the 2011 FAI Ford Cup, is the 88th season of the national football competition of the Republic of Ireland
. The winners of the competition will earn spots in both the second qualifying round of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League and the 2012 Setanta Sports Cup
.
A total of 45 teams competed in the 2011 competition which commenced on the weekend ending on 20 March 2011. The 21 teams entered from the 2011 League of Ireland
Premier and First divisions received byes into the Third round stage while the remaining 24 teams entered at the First and Second round stages with all but four of these teams receiving byes into the Second Round. These 24 teams composed of four 2011 A Championship
non-reserve clubs, the sixteen clubs from the Fourth Round of the 2010–11 FAI Intermediate Cup and the semifinalists of the 2010–11 FAI Junior Cup.
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President Paddy McCaul and fomer player Paul Whelan at the FAI headquarters in Abbotstown on 7 March 2011. Only four of the 24 non-League of Ireland
clubs participated in this round, with the remaining 20 clubs earning a bye to the Second Round. The matches were played on the weekend ending 20 March 2011.
President Paddy McCaul and fomer player Paul Whelan at the FAI headquarters in Abbotstown on 7 March 2011. The two winners from the First round joined the remaining 20 non-League of Ireland
clubs in this round. The matches were played on the weekend ending 17 April 2011.
will be joined by the 11 winners of the Second Round. The draw for the third round was made on 9 May 2011 on Monday Night Soccer
on RTÉ Two
.
The Third Round games will be played on the weekend ending 5 June 2011.
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Susan Ronan
, took place on 29 August 2011 on Monday Night Soccer
. Fixtures will take place on the weekend of 18 September 2011.
and FAI President Paddy McCaul during Monday Night Soccer
on 26 September 2011, after the first 3 games, but before the Shelbourne
v Limerick
game. Ties will be played on the weekend of 14 and 16 October 2011.
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
, also known as the 2011 FAI Ford Cup, is the 88th season of the national football competition of the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
. The winners of the competition will earn spots in both the second qualifying round of the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League and the 2012 Setanta Sports Cup
Setanta Sports Cup
The Setanta Sports Cup, commonly known as just the Setanta Cup, is a club football competition featuring teams from both football associations on the island of Ireland...
.
A total of 45 teams competed in the 2011 competition which commenced on the weekend ending on 20 March 2011. The 21 teams entered from the 2011 League of Ireland
2011 League of Ireland
The Premier Division consists of ten teams. Each team plays every other team four times, twice at home and twice away, for a total of 36 matches.-Teams:...
Premier and First divisions received byes into the Third round stage while the remaining 24 teams entered at the First and Second round stages with all but four of these teams receiving byes into the Second Round. These 24 teams composed of four 2011 A Championship
2011 A Championship
-Changes before the season:, , and withdrew from the A Championship. Castlebar Celtic and Tullamore Town both cited uncertainty over the future of the A Championship for influencing their respective withdrawals....
non-reserve clubs, the sixteen clubs from the Fourth Round of the 2010–11 FAI Intermediate Cup and the semifinalists of the 2010–11 FAI Junior Cup.
Teams
| Round | Clubs remaining | Clubs involved | Winners from previous round | New entries this round | Leagues entering at this round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | 45 | 4 | none | 4 | Leinster Senior League Leinster Senior League (association football) The Leinster Senior League is an association football league organised by the Leinster Football Association. The league is the highest level of football outside the Republic of Ireland football league system... |
| Second Round | 43 | 22 | 2 | 20 | A Championship A Championship The A Championship was the third tier in the Republic of Ireland football league system. It was created in 2008 by the FAI to act as the first stop for clubs hoping to move into the League of Ireland, but cancelled at the end of the 2011 season... Munster Senior League Ulster Senior League |
| Third Round | 32 | 32 | 11 | 21 | Premier Division First Division |
| Fourth Round | 16 | 16 | 16 | none | none |
| Quarter-Finals | 8 | 8 | 8 | none | none |
| Semi-Finals | 4 | 4 | 4 | none | none |
| Final | 2 | 2 | 2 | none | none |
Calendar
The calendar for the 2011 FAI Cup, as announced by Football Association of IrelandFootball Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
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| Round | Main date | Number of fixtures | Clubs | New entries this round | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | 20 March 2011 | 2 | 45 → 43 | 4: 42nd-45th | n/a |
| Second Round | 17 April 2011 | 11 | 43 → 32 | 20: 22nd-41st | n/a |
| Third Round | 3 June 2011 | 16 | 32 → 16 | 21: 1st-21st | n/a |
| Fourth Round | 26 August 2011 | 8 | 16 → 8 | none | n/a |
| Quarter-Finals | 18 September 2011 | 4 | 8 → 4 | none | n/a |
| Semi-Finals | n/a | 2 | 4 → 2 | none | n/a |
| Final | n/a | 1 | 2 → 1 | none | Winner €50,000 runner - up €25,000 |
First Round
The draw for this round was conducted by FAIFootball Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
President Paddy McCaul and fomer player Paul Whelan at the FAI headquarters in Abbotstown on 7 March 2011. Only four of the 24 non-League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
clubs participated in this round, with the remaining 20 clubs earning a bye to the Second Round. The matches were played on the weekend ending 20 March 2011.
Second Round
Like for the First round, the draw for this round was conducted by FAIFootball Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
President Paddy McCaul and fomer player Paul Whelan at the FAI headquarters in Abbotstown on 7 March 2011. The two winners from the First round joined the remaining 20 non-League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
clubs in this round. The matches were played on the weekend ending 17 April 2011.
Third Round
In this round, the 21 clubs of the 2011 League of Ireland2011 League of Ireland
The Premier Division consists of ten teams. Each team plays every other team four times, twice at home and twice away, for a total of 36 matches.-Teams:...
will be joined by the 11 winners of the Second Round. The draw for the third round was made on 9 May 2011 on Monday Night Soccer
Monday Night Soccer
Monday Night Soccer is the RTÉ's main football television programme. It is shown on RTÉ Two on Monday evenings during the Irish football season, showing highlights of the day's matches in Irish football's top division, the League of Ireland Premier Division...
on RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two is a free-to-air general entertainment channel operated by Irish state broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann. RTÉ Two is available throughout the island of Ireland through digital terrestrial service Saorview, VHF and UHF bands, and is also available via satellite to Irish subscribers of...
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The Third Round games will be played on the weekend ending 5 June 2011.
Fourth Round
The draw for the fourth round was made on 13 July, 2011 on Monday Night SoccerMonday Night Soccer
Monday Night Soccer is the RTÉ's main football television programme. It is shown on RTÉ Two on Monday evenings during the Irish football season, showing highlights of the day's matches in Irish football's top division, the League of Ireland Premier Division...
.
- Note 1: After a 3-2 victory for Sheriff YC they were subsequently found to have fielded an ineligible player and were ejected from the cup. ShelbourneShelbourne F.C.Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
were awarded a 3-0 victory and qualified for the Quarter-Finals.
Final Rounds
Quarter Finals
The draw for the Quarter-Finals, conducted by Vice President of FAI, Tony Fitzgerald and Women's Irish national football team managerRepublic of Ireland women's national football team
The Republic of Ireland women's national football team, selects players from both the 350 Women's Football Association of Ireland teams, in 21 affiliate leagues throughout the nation, and the international women's football community. The WFAI was founded in 1973...
Susan Ronan
Susan Ronan
Susan "Sue" Ronan is an Irish football coach and former player, who currently manages the Republic of Ireland women's national football team....
, took place on 29 August 2011 on Monday Night Soccer
Monday Night Soccer
Monday Night Soccer is the RTÉ's main football television programme. It is shown on RTÉ Two on Monday evenings during the Irish football season, showing highlights of the day's matches in Irish football's top division, the League of Ireland Premier Division...
. Fixtures will take place on the weekend of 18 September 2011.
Semi Finals
The draw for the semi-finals was conducted by Paul OsamPaul Osam
Paul Osam is a former professional football player.- Career :Osam started his League of Ireland career in 1988 when he was signed by Brian Kerr for St Patrick's Athletic from junior side Mount Merrion...
and FAI President Paddy McCaul during Monday Night Soccer
Monday Night Soccer
Monday Night Soccer is the RTÉ's main football television programme. It is shown on RTÉ Two on Monday evenings during the Irish football season, showing highlights of the day's matches in Irish football's top division, the League of Ireland Premier Division...
on 26 September 2011, after the first 3 games, but before the Shelbourne
Shelbourne F.C.
Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....
v Limerick
Limerick F.C.
Limerick Football Club is an association football club based in Limerick, Ireland. The club currently play in the First Division of the League of Ireland. The first Limerick FC was founded in 1937 and has had a number of guises through its history, known at different times as Limerick FC, Limerick...
game. Ties will be played on the weekend of 14 and 16 October 2011.