Founded in 1928 @derrycityfc ,gained entry into the Irish League in 1929.

They won the City Cup in 1935 and again in 1937 and were Irish Cup finalists in 1936

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They won the Irish Cup again in 1949 and 1954 beating @Glentoran both times

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They won the Irish Cup again in 1964 again beating Glentoran and gained entry in Europe for the first time.

They lost the tie 5-0 on agg to Steaua Bucharest

https://thejungleview.wordpress.com/history/198586-2/derry-city-v-steaua-bucharest/

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The CandyStripes finally won the Irish League in 1965 finishing 5 points clear of Coleraine

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They qualified for the European Cup and recorded the first ever European victory for an Irish League side beating @Lyn1896FK 8-6 on aggregate

https://thejungleview.wordpress.com/history/198586-2/derry-city-v-f-k-lynn/

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They didn't complete the next round as the IFA (Irish Football Association) judged the #Brandywell not up to standard for European games.

Despite the previous round having been played there.

The IFA were suspected of having sectarian motives for this decision

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Following the Civil rights movement in 1969, a series of clashes with rival fans led the RUC to deem the Brandywell unsafe for visiting teams.

https://alphahistory.com/northernireland/battle-of-the-bogside/

The club had no option but to relocate to Coleraine 30 miles away for their 'home' games

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In 1972 facing dwindling crowds and financial dire straits the club apply to the league to be allowed return to the Brandywell.

Numerous attempts were vetoed by the other clubs in the League and in Oct 1972 they were effectively forced out.

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Then followed 13 years in the 'Wilderness' when the club played in a local junior league and further attempts to rejoin the league were unsuccessful

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In 1985 following special dispensation from FIFA and the IFA Derry successfully applied to join the League of Ireland (Republic of Ireland)

They beat #Homefarm 3-1 in the inaugural game

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In 1987 they won the First Division and were promoted to the Premier Division

And in 1988 the reached their first ever FAI Cup final losing out to @DundalkFC after a very soft penalty.

https://www.derrycityfc.net/2012/10/fai-cup-final-retrospective-penalty-what-penalty/

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They bounced back from that defeat and Jim Mc Laughlins men went on to secure an historic treble of League,FAI Cup and League Cup in the 88-89 season.

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It would take another 8 years but the CandyStripes won the league again in 96-97

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And FOUR FAI Cups in 95, 02, 06 and 2012

https://www.derrycityfc.net/club-honours/ 

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And a massive ELEVEN League Cups the latest being in 2018

https://www.derrycityfc.net/2018/09/ea-sports-cup-winners/

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They finished the 2020 season in 7th place despite playing some great football.

Off the pitch uncertainty looms as Derry are probably the club most affected by Brexit in the UK

Show your support by giving them a follow @derrycityfc

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