In 1969 , Bohemians dropped their amateur ethos in favour of professionalism .
In 1945 , the two clubs contested the FAI Cup final in front of a record attendance of almost 45,000 people , with Rovers winning the game 1 -- 0 .
In 1969 , Bohemians dropped Rovers ' amateur ethos in favour of professionalism .
In 1945 , the two clubs contested the FAI Cup final in front of a record attendance of almost 45,000 people , with Rovers winning the game 1 -- 0 .