'Blue wave' lifts Waterford to cusp of cup success

RTÉ News · Marc O'Driscoll · 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC

Waterford FC will play in their first FAI Cup Final in 22 years this weekend and the Blues storming into Sunday's showpiece has captured the imagination of the region.

You would be forgiven for thinking that the phrase 'turning blue' is only associated with the US midterm elections this week, but you would most certainly be wrong.

A 'blue wave’ of a different kind has washed over Waterford this week, bringing with it a much-needed lift for the city and county.

Waterford FC will play in their first FAI Cup Final in 22 years this weekend and the Blues storming into Sunday’s showpiece against Derry City has captured the imagination of the region.

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