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06 Sept 2025

Celtic ready to roar in FAI Cup showdown with League of Ireland club

Castlebar Celtic host Longford Town in second round clash of FAI Cup

Mayo soccer fans have a rare highlight to look forward to: It's not everyday a Mayo soccer club makes it to the second round of the FAI Cup.

Castlebar Celtic just wrapped up their third Elverys Sports Super League title in a row with an emphatic 14-0 win over Ballyhaunis.

And in the first round of the FAI Cup the team of North End United also fell victim to a hungry Castlebar Celtic side.

Next Sunday, July 20, Castlebar face Longford Town for a second round clash in the Mayo county town.

In our latest Pitchside episode, we chat with assistant manager Declan Flynn ahead of the historic match on Sunday.

READ NEXT: FAI Cup Preview: Castlebar Celtic can make a mark on history

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