The FAI has confirmed that the 2024 Europa League final will be hosted in the Aviva Stadium.
In what is a welcome boost to the Association, it will be the second time the final has been hosted in Dublin.
Porto and Braga met in the final in 2011 with the game also held in the Aviva Stadium.
News broke on Friday that one of Europe's top games is to return to Dublin.
And FAI CEO Jonathan Hill spoke of his delight with the game being awarded to Dublin after losing the Euro 2020 fixtures.
“This is really positive news, not just for Dublin but for Ireland as we prepare to host such a major football event and showcase the Aviva Stadium and Irish hospitality to the world in 2024.
“We were all disappointed when the COVID-19 pandemic saw the four UEFA EURO 2020 games moved away from Dublin so this really is something to look forward to just three years from now.
"The 2024 UEFA Europa League final will be a landmark event with huge economic benefits for Dublin and for Ireland along with the boost it will give our game in the build-up to the final.
“On behalf of the Association, I want to thank UEFA for awarding this final to the Aviva Stadium and I particularly want to thank the Irish government, Dublin City Council, Sport Ireland and the Aviva Stadium for their ongoing support. Together we are committed to bringing global events to our capital city and we know Dublin will put on a great show in 2024.”
And FAI President Gerry McAnaney praised UEFA after awarding Dublin the final after losing their Euro 2020 status.
“UEFA assured us that the Aviva Stadium would be in the running for a major European final when it became clear that the COVID-19 pandemic would force the abandonment of plans to host the four UEFA EURO 2020 games scheduled for Dublin this summer.
"They have been true to their word and we can all look forward now to a truly magnificent event at the Aviva Stadium in 2024 and one Irish football will be proud of. We look forward to welcoming the best of European football to Ireland in just three years’ time.”
Sports Minister Catherine Martin also hailed the announcement.
“I am delighted to hear the news this evening that Dublin has been chosen by UEFA to host the 2024 UEFA Europa League Final. It is the second time that the city has been chosen to host this prestigious event.
"After the disappointment of not being in a position to host the EURO 2020 games, this is very welcome news and will give all football fans in Ireland a boost.”
The previous final hosted in 2011 finished 1-0 in favour of Porto with Radamel Falcao scoring the winner on the day.
