1935–36 FAI Cup
In this article we will explore the phenomenon of 1935–36 FAI Cup and its impact on contemporary society. Since its appearance, 1935–36 FAI Cup has sparked debates, conflicting opinions and has generated deep interest in different areas. Over the years, 1935–36 FAI Cup has evolved and taken on new dimensions, influencing not only the way we interact with the world around us, but also our perception of reality. Through detailed analysis, we will address the various facets of 1935–36 FAI Cup and examine its relevance in the current context.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ireland |
| Dates | 1 January – 19 April 1936 |
| Teams | 16 |
| Defending champions | Bohemian |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Shamrock Rovers |
| Runner-up | Cork |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 22 |
| Goals scored | 101 (4.59 per match) |
The FAI Cup 1935–36 was the fifteenth edition of Ireland's premier cup competition, The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup or FAI Cup. The tournament began on 1 January 1936 and concluded on 19 April with the final held at Dalymount Park, Dublin. An official attendance of 30,946 people watched Shamrock Rovers claim their seventh title by defeating Cork.
First round
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GSR | 1-4 | Reds United | 1 January 1936 |
| 2 | Bohemians | 7-0 | Waterford | 11 January 1936 |
| 3 | Cork | 2-2 | Bray Unknowns | 12 January 1936 |
| replay | Bray Unknowns | 1-6 | Cork | 15 January 1936 |
| 4 | Dolphin | 1-0 | Drumcondra | 12 January 1936 |
| refix | Dolphin | 3-6 | Drumcondra | 16 January 1936 |
| 5 | Dundalk | 7-1 | B&I | 12 January 1936 |
| 6 | Hospitals Trust | 2-5 | Sligo Rovers | 12 January 1936 |
| 7 | Shamrock Rovers | 1-1 | St James's Gate | 12 January 1936 |
| replay | St James's Gate | 1-2 | Shamrock Rovers | 15 January 1936 |
| 8 | Tramore Rookies | 1-5 | Brideville | 12 January 1936 |
Second round
| Tie no | Home team | Score | Away team | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bohemians | 1-1 | Cork | 8 February 1936 |
| replay | Cork | 3-2 | Bohemians | 19 February 1936 |
| 2 | Dundalk | 2-1 | Reds United | 8 February 1936 |
| 3 | Drumcondra | 1-1 | Sligo Rovers | 9 February 1936 |
| replay | Sligo Rovers | 1-1 | Drumcondra | 12 February 1936 |
| replay(2) | Drumcondra | 3-2 | Sligo Rovers | 19 February 1936 |
| 4 | Shamrock Rovers | 5-1 | Brideville | 9 February 1936 |
Semi-finals
| Shamrock Rovers | 2–2 | Dundalk |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Glen(pen) |
Morgan McCourt |
| Cork | 5–2 | Drumcondra |
|---|---|---|
| Turnbull(3) King O'Reilly |
Meehan Donnelly |
Replay
| Shamrock Rovers | 2–1 | Dundalk |
|---|---|---|
| Ward Scully |
O' Neill(pen) |
Final
| Shamrock Rovers | 2–1 | Cork |
|---|---|---|
Moore  46' Reid 53' |
Turnbull 80' |
| Winner of FAI Cup 1935–36 |
|---|
| Shamrock Rovers 7th Title |
Notes
A. ^ From 1923 to 1936, the FAI Cup was known as the Free State Cup.
B. ^ Attendances were calculated using gate receipts which limited their accuracy as a large proportion of people, particularly children, attended football matches in Ireland throughout the 20th century for free by a number of means.
C. ^ a Fixture abandoned due to encroachment of spectators. Re-Fixture played on 16 January.
References
- General
- Terry O'Rourke, Sean Ryan (1985). Gillette book of the FAI CUP. Irish Soccer Co-op.