The final was played seven days after Dundalk had been relegated from the League of Ireland Premier Division, having finished 10th.

Highlights of the match were broadcast that evening on Sky Sports in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Garry Haylock then equalised for Dundalk, turning and firing home from a David Hoey cross a minute before half-time.

Simon Webb of Bohemians was sent off in the 74th minute for committing a professional foul after he brought down Martin Reilly as Dundalk were trying to counterattack.

Dundalk controlled the remainder of the match to win the club's ninth FAI Cup - their first since 1988.