Dungannon Swifts reach Irish Cup final, face Cliftonville

Dungannon Swifts secured their spot in the Irish Cup final, defeating Bangor 2-0 in the semi-finals at Seaview. The match featured an own goal by Bangor's Kyle Owens in the 17th minute, followed by a header from Dungannon captain Dean Curry in the 82nd minute to seal the victory. This marks Dungannon's first appearance in the Irish Cup final since 2007, where they previously lost in a penalty shootout. Manager Rodney McAree, who captained the team during their last final, praised Curry for his resilience despite playing through significant pain. Dungannon will now face Cliftonville in the final on May 3, looking to capitalize on their strong season, which has them positioned fourth in the Premiership. The match showcased a mix of defensive struggles and missed opportunities from both teams, but ultimately Dungannon's clinical finishing earned them the win.