Rockmount will be looking to defend their FAI Intermediate Cup title against Cockhill Celtic with the final set for the Showgrounds in Sligo on Sunday. It is the first time in their long history that Cockhill Celtic have reached the final of the Intermediate Cup after an impressive run to the final. Rockmount, who beat Bluebell United in last year's final, will be looking to claim consecutive Intermediate Cup titles on Sunday with a number of Ireland Amateur internationals set to feature.Match DetailsCompetition: FAI Intermediate Cup FinalFixture: Rockmount v Cockhill CelticDate: Sunday, April 23Kick-off: 2pmVenue: The Showgrounds, SligoTickets: €10 adults | €5 children | On the gateTV: FAITV Official YouTube ChannelOfficial Match Programme: Download hereMatch OfficialsReferee: John McCarthyAssistant Referee1: Sean BoydAssistant Referee 2: Mick HughesFourth Official: Dave GallagherCockhill Celtic - Route to the FinalRound One - UlsterBye: Cockhill CelticRound Two - UlsterBonagee Utd 0 - 2 Cockhill CelticRound ThreeCockhill Celtic 1-0 Liffey WanderersRound FourAvondale United 2-3 (AET) Cockhill CelticQuarter-FinalDrumcondra FC 0-3 Cockhill Celtic FCSemi-FinalsRingmahon Rangers FC 0-1 Cockhill Celtic FC
FAI Intermediate & Junior Cup Finals confirmed 🏆
⚽️ @CockhillCeltic v @RockmountAFC
📍 The Showgrounds, Sligo
📅 23/04 | 2pm
⚽️ @stmichaelsTipp v @NewmarketCeltic
📍 Jackman Park, Limerick
📅 29/04 | 5pm
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Rockmount - Route to the FinalRound One - MunsterDouglas Hall AFC 1-3 (AET) Rockmount AFCRound Two - MunsterRockmount AFC 4-0 Macroom FCRound ThreeCarrigaline United AFC 1-5 Rockmount AFCRound FourUsher Celtic 3-4 (AET) Rockmount AFCQuarter-FinalsRockmount AFC 3-1 Kilbarrack United FCSemi-FinalsLucan United FC 0-2 Rockmount AFCWhat he said - Cockhill Celtic manager Gavin Cullen"It is the first time ever that a club from Inishowen has reached this level of club football in Ireland so it is an achievement in itself to get there. A few years of trying and a lot of hard work over a number of years building up to this moment."For Cockhill, we've been knocking on the door for a few years and we always had the belief that we were a match for anybody at this level but obviously you've still got to go and do it."We've got a core group at the club who've set a high standard over the years and have set that winning mentality within our own league and now, it has carried on to the national level. New players have come but brought into that winning mentality and kept that culture we've created at the club going and that has been essential in our progression as a club."Watch the FAITV Interview with Gavin Cullen hereWhat he said - Rockmount manager Eddie Kenny"Huge occasion again. We're delighted to be back here and we're not taking it for granted. Hugely proud of the lads to get to the final in consecutive seasons after a hard start to the competition but really looking forward to it."Douglas Hall was our first test and they'd be a good rivalry there between the two clubs, Northside and Southside so we know it is always difficult there but also, everyone in the country would love to beat the holders in the very first game but we came through that and have progressed well I feel."Going back to the Usher Celtic game, it was helter-skelter and I remember after the game that one of the lads said we had the video of the match and I said I never want to see that game for the rest of my life! They're a good team and in the semi-finals, to beat Lucan who have the likes of Conor Clifford and Matt Byrne in the side so we've came through the tough tests to get here."Watch the FAITV Interview with Eddie Kenny herePlayer Pre-Match - Cockhill Celtic captain James Bradley"It means a lot. It has been a tough run to the final, we've had to travel a fair bit and faced some difficult opponents but we're now fully focused on the final and looking forward to it," said Bradley."We defend from the front as a team, that's the hard work mentality that we've got, they boys work really hard across the pitch. Lee McColgan, who has been with the Amateur team, has really helped us come on over the past few years as well as Peter (Doherty), who was in the Amateur team too, is a incredible leader."Watch the FAITV Interview with James Bradley herePlayer Pre-Match - Rockmount winger Luke Casey"There is a few players involved with the Irish Amateurs from Cockhill so we're expecting a tough game. There hasn't been any text messages to Lee (McColgan) yet! I'll say we'll leave it until after the game."You know, from what I know of Lee is that he is very passionate and committed to the game so if there is another ten of them, it'll be a really tough game for us but we're looking forward to it."Watch the FAITV Interview with Luke Casey hereCockhill Celtic - Match-day SquadGoalkeepers: Harry Doherty, Daniel Houghton, Gavin CullenDefenders: Jason Breslin, Lee McColgan, Peter Doherty, Lee McLaughlin, Fionn McClure, Odhran O Brien Daly, Keegan Hegarty, Adam McCarron, Oisin McColganMidfielders: James Bradley, Adam McLaughlin, Daniel Doherty, Paddy SlevinForwards: Garbhan Friel, Stephen Duffy, Adam Duffy, Corey McBride, Christy McLaughlin, Callum Gillen, Luke RuddenRockmount - Match-day SquadGoalkeepers: Brendan O'Connell, Adam Mylod, Karol MaleckiDefenders: Jack O'Sullivan, Adam Crowley, Jason Sexton, Martin Connolly, Cian Murphy, Colin Hanifin, James O'ConnellMidfielders: Ian Mylod, Danny Aherne, Niall Hanley, Hughie O'Donovan, Nathan Broderick, Luke Casey, Eoin Murphy, Bradley Walsh, Daniel SmithForwards: Cian Leonard, Colm Healy, Daniel Leonard, Jake Courtney
