The FAI Cup 1961–62 was the 41st edition of Ireland's premier cup competition, The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup or FAI Cup. The tournament began on 18 February 1962 and concluded on 28 April with the final held at Dalymount Park, Dublin. An official attendance of 32,000 people watched Shamrock Rovers win their 14th FAI Cup title by defeating local rivals and League Champions Shelbourne 4–1.
First round
Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate1Bohemians1-1Transport18 February 1962replayTransport1-3Bohemians21 February 19622Cork Celtic3-2Dundalk18 February 19623Drumcondra3-0Ringmahon Rangers18 February 19624Limerick2-3St Patrick's Athletic18 February 19625Sligo Rovers3-3Shamrock Rovers18 February 1962replayShamrock Rovers1-0Sligo Rovers28 February 19626Waterford2-1Cork Hibernians18 February 19627Workman's Club0-2Shelbourne18 February 19628Pike Rovers2-1Longford Town25 February 1962
Second round
Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate1Bohemians0-1Shamrock Rovers11 March 19622Pike Rovers1-2Shelbourne11 March 19623St Patrick's Athletic1-0Cork Celtic11 March 19624Waterford2-0Drumcondra11 March 1962
Semi-finals
Replay
Final
Winner of FAI Cup 1961–62Shamrock Rovers14th Title
Notes A. 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.
References General
External links FAI Website