The Setanta Sports Cup pits the "best" teams from the eircom League against the best teams from the Carnegie Irish League.

As well as the financial benefits, the competition is a wonderful opportunity to visit grounds in Northern Ireland and meet the fans from there.

Our first step on the road to the final in Tolka Park was a trip to Shamrock Park in Portadown.

The welcome and hospitality shown to us by the club and fans in Portadown was second to none!