Dungannon Swifts finish sixth before Irish Cup heartbreak
Dungannon Swifts faced a challenging season after their previous Irish Cup victory. They narrowly lost the final this year to Coleraine with a score of 3-2. Looking ahead, coach Rodney McAree aims to improve the team's performance and goal difference for the next season.
- ▪Dungannon Swifts finished sixth in the league this season.
- ▪They lost 3-2 in the Irish Cup final against Coleraine.
- ▪The team advanced to the European play-off final but was defeated by Linfield.
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