The FAI Cup 1921–22 was the first ever edition of Ireland's premier cup competition, The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup or FAI Cup. The tournament began on 14 January 1922 and concluded on 8 April with the final replay held at Dalymount Park, Dublin. An official attendance of 10,000 people watched St James's Gate complete the League and Cup Double by defeating Shamrock Rovers in a fixture marred by violence. The winning goal was scored by John "Jack" Kelly.
First round
Tie no Home team Score Away team Date1Dublin United8-1Frankfort14 January 19222Olympia1-3Shamrock Rovers14 January 19223St James's Gate3-1Jacobs14 January 19224West Ham Belfast0-0Shelbourne14 January 1922replayShelbourne2-1West Ham Belfast21 January 19225YMCA3-4Athlone Town14 January 1922
ByeBohemians
Second round
Tie no Home team Score Away team Date1Bohemians7-1Athlone Town28 January 19222Shamrock Rovers5-1Dublin United28 January 1922
ByeShelbourneByeSt James's Gate
Semi-finals
Semi-final Replay
Final
St James's Gate: GK ColemanFB MurphyHB KavanaghFW McKayFW HeaneyFW CarterFW CareyFW KellyFW DuncanFW DowdallFW GarganShamrock Rovers: GK NagleFB KellyFB WarrenHB GlenFW ByrneFW BirthistleFW CampbellFW CowzerFW FloodFW FullamFW Doyle
Final replay
St James's Gate: GK ColemanFB MurphyHB KavanaghFW McKayFW HeaneyFW O'SheaFW CareyFW KellyFW DuncanFW DowdallFW GarganShamrock Rovers: GK NagleFB KellyFB WarrenHB GlenFW ByrneFW BirthistleFW CampbellFW CowzerFW FloodFW FullamFW Doyle
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
Specific
External links FAI Website