Cork City F.C.

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The current club are not the first to use the name Cork City. During the 1920s, teams referred to as Cork City competed in both the Munster Senior League and the Munster Senior Cup. A team named Cork City finished as Munster Senior Cup runners up in 1924–1925.{{cite web |url= http://www.mallowunited.com/History.html |publisher= Mallowunited.com |title= Mallow United History (1927–1928) |access-date= 15 November 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110725012011/http://www.mallowunited.com/history.html |archive-date= 25 July 2011 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}{{cite web |url= http://www.munsterfa.com/previouswinners.html |publisher= Munster Football Association |title= MFA – Previous Winners |access-date= 15 November 2016 |archive-date= 3 December 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131203010416/http://www.munsterfa.com/previouswinners.html |url-status= usurped }} Another Cork City F.C. also played in the League of Ireland between 1938 and 1940.{{cite web |url= http://www.corkpastandpresent.ie/cultureincork/sportincork/soccer/theinterwaryears/ |website= corkpastandpresent.ie |publisher= Cork City Library |title= Sport in Cork > Soccer > The Interwar Years |author= Plunkett Carter |access-date= 15 November 2016 |archive-date= 6 April 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160406082226/http://www.corkpastandpresent.ie/cultureincork/sportincork/soccer/theinterwaryears/ |url-status= live }}{{cite web |url= http://www.corkpastandpresent.ie/cultureincork/sportincork/soccer/thefirstcorkcityfc/ |website= corkpastandpresent.ie |publisher= Cork City Library |title= Sport in Cork > Soccer > The First Cork City FC |author= Gerry Desmond |access-date= 15 November 2016 |archive-date= 6 April 2016 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160406074235/http://www.corkpastandpresent.ie/cultureincork/sportincork/soccer/thefirstcorkcityfc/ |url-status= live }}

Following the bankruptcy of Cork United in 1982, senior football returned to the city with the formation of a new Cork City FC in 1984. Founded by officials from several Cork clubs (including Cork United and Avondale United), the new club was elected to the League of Ireland. Bobby Tambling was the first manager appointed to the club, but he was replaced by Tony 'Tucker' Allen after only 13 games.

In its first and second seasons, the young club barely averted relegation to the new First Division – failing to win a single game at home in Flower Lodge and avoiding relegation only on goal difference. The club reached the semi-finals of the FAI Cup, but were knocked-out by Shamrock Rovers – in the last match played at the Lodge.

In 1986, the club moved to a new home at Turners Cross, where new manager Noel O'Mahony brought Cork to a midtable finish. The following year, former Ireland striker Eamon O'Keefe arrived as manager, delivering the Munster Senior Cup, and the League of Ireland Cup (the club's first national silverware).

By 1988, O'Mahony was re-installed as manager, and the side finished eighth in the league, and a loss to champions Derry City in the FAI Cup final earned the club its first European ticket. While Torpedo Moscow knocked the club out of the 1989–90 European Cup Winners' Cup, City earned a fifth-place finish in the Premier Division, and the Munster Senior Cup was reclaimed.

The early 1990s saw lengthy unbeaten league runs, high league positions, retention of the Munster Senior Cup through four years, and a number of games in European competition. The most notable European game was a UEFA Cup tie with Bayern Munich, which saw City hold the Germans 1:1 at Musgrave Park before falling 0:2 to late goals in Bavaria.{{cite web | url = https://www.the42.ie/the-team-of-plucky-part-timers-from-cork-who-rattled-the-mighty-bayern-munich-5420821-May2021/ | website = the42.ie | title = The tale of the 'team of 40-year-olds' from Cork who rattled Bayern Munich | date = 8 May 2021 | accessdate = 18 April 2022 | archive-date = 8 October 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211008005427/https://www.the42.ie/the-team-of-plucky-part-timers-from-cork-who-rattled-the-mighty-bayern-munich-5420821-May2021/ | url-status = live }} 1993 saw Cork City land the League of Ireland Premier Division title for the first time, after a complicated three team play-off. O'Mahoney resigned and the club moved to a new stadium in Bishopstown at the end of the season.

Damien Richardson took the helm and the 1993/94 season began with City coming from three goals down to beat Welsh side Cwmbran Town in the UEFA Champions League. In the following round, they suffered odd-goal defeats both home and away to Turkish side Galatasaray. City finished in runners-up position in the league that year.

1994/95 was a varied season for Cork City. After a strong start to the season, financial pressures forced Richardson to resign and with Bishopstown not being developed to plan, games were switched to Cobh, Turners Cross, and an enforced trip to Tolka Park. Noel O'Mahony was re-appointed as manager but the title challenge collapsed. The club did have successes in the Munster Senior Cup and League of Ireland Cup that season however.

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At the start of the 1995/96 season Rob Hindmarch took the reins, but the club was in trouble. With the stadium dragging it under, the receiver was called in and the club left 'homeless'. Efforts to save the situation saw a new board installed and a move back to Turners Cross. With limited funds, Hindmarch had skimmed along but relegation still threatened, and an FAI Cup exit saw Dave Barry appointed. The team managed a ninth-place finish in the league, and for the first time in five years City lost the Munster Cup – to Waterford junior side Waterford Crystal.

1996/97 saw City finish in fourth place. The club also narrowly lost out in the League Cup with an unexpected loss to First Division Galway United. Crowds began to increase, and the Munster Senior Cup was recaptured. The following season, Cork performed well in the InterToto Cup and the team improved to third in the league. Dave Barry's reign reached its high point in that year, when City won the 1998 FAI Cup. Cork began the following season with eight straight wins but in the end had to settle for second place, as three defeats to champions St Patrick's Athletic were costly. After finishing runner-up for the second season in a row in 1999/2000, Barry resigned to be replaced by Colin Murphy.

Colin Murphy stayed for one FAI Super Cup game before departing to Leicester City just days before a UEFA Cup game. His replacement, Derek Mountfield, lasted less than a season and was replaced by former player Liam Murphy. Under Murphy, City embarked on a 13-game unbeaten run that brought an Intertoto ticket and a tenth Munster Cup success.

In 2001, a controversial link-up was proposed between City, English side Leicester City and local outfit Mayfield United. Fans protested however, and the link-up never materialised. Also in 2001, the board of directors stepped down and businessman Brian Lennox assumed control and lead the club to a professional era.

2002 was most notable as a time of transition, as several older players, who had been a mainstay of the team in the 1990s, left the club or joined the coach staff. They were replaced by younger signings – such as George O'Callaghan, John O'Flynn and Dan Murray.

In February 2003, ex-St. Pat's manager Pat Dolan was unveiled as the new boss and he led City to third place in the new summer season. Dolan's second season as manager also proved successful, as City surpassed Malmö FF and NEC Nijmegen in the Intertoto Cup and secured second place in the league.

Dolan was controversially sacked in pre-season 2005 and replaced by former manager Damien Richardson. In 2005, Richardson lead Cork City to their second league championship – winning on the final day of the season with a 2–0 victory over Derry City. In the same year, Cork City finished runners-up the FAI Cup.

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2006 saw further upgrade work begin at Turners Cross and City met Apollon Limassol and Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League. The club lost to Drogheda United in the Setanta Cup Final, finished 4th in the league, and secured a place in the Intertoto and Setanta Cup.

At the start of the 2007 season, two new signings were deemed ineligible for play. This mirrored an inconsistent season start, with elimination from the Setanta Cup, a home win against St. Pat's and a record-equaling 4–1 defeat to Sligo Rovers. In August 2007, Roy O'Donovan left for Sunderland for a record LOI fee of €500,000. 2007 also saw the club's ownership change hands: from chairman Brian Lennox to venture capital firm "Arkaga". Despite an FAI Cup win, manager Damien Richardson's future at the club was in doubt, and – after some acrimony – he and the club parted ways.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2007/1220/corkcity.html |publisher=RTÉ |title=Richardson and Cork agree exit deal |date=20 December 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071223045856/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2007/1220/corkcity.html |archive-date=23 December 2007 }}

In January 2008, former Longford Town boss Alan Mathews became manager,{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/0115/corkcity.html |publisher=RTÉ Sport |title=Mathews confirmed as new Cork manager |date=15 January 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517051335/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/0115/corkcity.html |archive-date=17 May 2008 }} and the club signed several players – including taking advantage of FIFA's changes to the "3 club" rule by re-signing George O'Callaghan from Ipswich Town. However O'Callaghan was later dropped and released. City were knocked out of the first qualifying round in European competition by FC Haka. While David Mooney retained the league's top scorer spot, City failed to take points from Bohemians or St. Pats and finished fifth in the league. The club did however gain some silverware, beating Glentoran in the Setanta Sports Cup final.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/1101/setantacup.html |publisher=RTÉ Sport |title=Cork City 2–1 Glentoran |date=1 November 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090602203852/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2008/1101/setantacup.html |archive-date= 2 June 2009 }} Off the pitch the club suffered a considerable threat when, in August 2008, after investment difficulties with venture capital firm Arkaga,{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2008/08/18/story70090.asp |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120712035004/http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2008/08/18/story70090.asp |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 July 2012 |publisher=Irish Examiner |title=Arkaga defends its role at Cork City |date=18 August 2008 }} the club entered into examinership. With debts of up to €800,000, cost-cutting measures were implemented.{{cite web |url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/eircom-league/costcutting-plan-leaves-cork-city-staring-into-abyss-1464491.html?r=RSS |publisher= Irish Independent |title= Cost-cutting plan leaves Cork City staring into abyss |date= 28 August 2008 |access-date= 29 August 2008 |archive-date= 1 September 2008 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080901141724/http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/eircom-league/costcutting-plan-leaves-cork-city-staring-into-abyss-1464491.html?r=RSS |url-status= live }} Under related rules, the club was docked 10 points in the league.{{cite web | url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/eircom-league/fai-docks-ten-points-from-cork-but-promises-to-help-solve-crisis-1465310.html?r=RSS | publisher= Independent News & Media | title= FAI docks ten points from Cork but promises to help solve crisis | date= 29 August 2008 | access-date= 29 August 2008 | archive-date= 1 September 2008 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080901144615/http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/eircom-league/fai-docks-ten-points-from-cork-but-promises-to-help-solve-crisis-1465310.html?r=RSS | url-status= live }} In October 2008 the High Court ruled in favour of Tom Coughlan's bid to take over the club, and ended the examinership.

Paul Doolin replaced Mathews as manager for the 2009 season,{{cite web |url= http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/0114/1231738222863.html |publisher= Irish Times |title= Doolin confirmed as Cork's new manager |date= 14 January 2009 |access-date= 16 January 2009 |archive-date= 19 October 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121019065413/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2009/0114/1231738222863.html |url-status= live }} and the side gained a number of positive results early in 2009 – including defeating Roy Keane's touring Ipswich Town 2–0.{{cite web |url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/keane-backs-rebel-cause-1830334.html |publisher= Irish Independent |title= Keane backs Rebel cause |date= 20 July 2009 |access-date= 20 July 2009 |archive-date= 22 October 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121022102438/http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/keane-backs-rebel-cause-1830334.html |url-status= live }} Despite these on pitch results however, the club's future was left in considerable doubt following a High Court decision on outstanding Revenue receipts.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0713/corkcity.html |publisher=RTÉ |title=City could go bust in two weeks |date=13 July 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716141407/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0713/corkcity.html |archive-date=16 July 2009 }} A "winding up" order was issued when no agreement could be reached on tax payments.{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/end-game-for-cork-1843674.html|title=End game for Cork|date=28 July 2009|work=Irish Independent|access-date=28 July 2009|archive-date=4 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804003801/http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/end-game-for-cork-1843674.html|url-status=live}} The club were given several extensions to pay or to appeal,{{cite news|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0727/corkcity.html |title=Cork City set to be wound up |date=27 July 2009 |work=RTÉ Sport |access-date=27 July 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090730005657/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0727/corkcity.html |archive-date=30 July 2009 }}{{cite web |url= http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0731/1224251814478.html |publisher= Irish Times |title= Cork face going to the wall |date= 31 July 2009 |access-date= 31 July 2009 |archive-date= 19 October 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121019065443/http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/0731/1224251814478.html |url-status= live }}{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0731/corkcity1.html |publisher=RTÉ |title=Cork City given Revenue lifeline |date=31 July 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090801224232/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/0731/corkcity1.html |archive-date=1 August 2009 }} and the club narrowly staved off closure by meeting a final deadline.{{cite web | url= http://breakingnews.ie/sport/high-court-strikes-out-order-to-have-cork-city-wound-up-421495.html | publisher= BreakingNews.ie | title= High Court strikes out order to have Cork City wound up | date= 6 August 2009 | access-date= 6 August 2009 | archive-date= 19 July 2011 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110719073539/http://breakingnews.ie/sport/high-court-strikes-out-order-to-have-cork-city-wound-up-421495.html | url-status= live }} Doolin left at the end of 2009, after leading the club to a third-place finish in the 2009 League of Ireland Premier Division.{{cite web|url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/1130/doolinp.html |publisher=RTÉ |title=Cork City confirm Doolin's exit |date=1 December 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091202070208/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2009/1130/doolinp.html |archive-date=2 December 2009 }}

Fallout from the financial and management difficulties in 2008 and 2009 followed the club into the new decade. Roddy Collins was appointed manager before the start of the 2010 season,{{cite web|url=http://corkcityfc.ie/main.php?action=newsLink&headlineID=1225 |title=Roddy Collins appointed as manager |publisher=CorkCityFC.ie |df=dmy }}{{dead link|date=January 2017|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} despite questions over his contract status at Floriana F.C.{{cite web | url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/floriana-threaten-collins-with-court-2004940.html | publisher= Irish Independent | title= Floriana threaten Collins with court | date= 8 January 2010 | access-date= 8 January 2010 | archive-date= 21 January 2010 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100121110458/http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/floriana-threaten-collins-with-court-2004940.html | url-status= live }} Mounting pressure on owner Tom Coughlan (including threatened boycotts{{cite web|url=http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2009/12/19/story108231.asp |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120713104944/http://archives.tcm.ie/irishexaminer/2009/12/19/story108231.asp |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 July 2012 |publisher=Irish Examiner |title=Cork fans' group set to boycott City games if Coughlan stays as chief |date=19 December 2009 }} and censure by the FAI){{cite web |url= http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0128/1224263290430.html |publisher= Irish Times |title= Court dismisses bid by Cork City FC chairman to overturn suspension |date= 28 January 2010 |access-date= 28 January 2010 |archive-date= 19 October 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121019202252/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/0128/1224263290430.html |url-status= live }}{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/coughlan-hit-with-12month-ban-as-cork-farce-escalates-1980594.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120801220925/http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/coughlan-hit-with-12month-ban-as-cork-farce-escalates-1980594.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 August 2012 |publisher=Irish Independent |title=Coughlan hit with 12-month ban as Cork farce escalates |date=18 December 2009 }} resulted in his resignation as chairman.{{cite web |url= http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/coughlan-to-step-down-as-cork-city-chairman-443833.html |publisher= BreakingNews.ie |title= Coughlan to step down as Cork City chairman |date= 28 January 2010 |access-date= 28 January 2010 |archive-date= 14 June 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110614035611/http://www.breakingnews.ie/sport/coughlan-to-step-down-as-cork-city-chairman-443833.html |url-status= live }} Club participation in the Premier Division was also left in doubt as licensing decisions were deferred pending changes in club ownership and payment of outstanding tax receipts.{{cite web |url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/corks-temporary-reprieve-causes-topflight-disarray-2064729.html |publisher= Irish Independent |title= Cork's temporary reprieve causes top-flight disarray |date= 16 February 2010 |access-date= 16 February 2010 |archive-date= 18 February 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100218025023/http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/corks-temporary-reprieve-causes-topflight-disarray-2064729.html |url-status= live }}

Despite some temporary stays, and several months of court and legal wrangling, the club ultimately failed to gain a licence, meaning a deal on new ownership could not be secured, and the courts enforced a winding-up order on Cork City Investment FC Limited.{{cite web |url= http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0223/1224265050795.html |publisher= Irish Times |title= Cork City put out of business |date= 23 February 2010 |access-date= 23 February 2010 |archive-date= 20 October 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20121020074739/http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/0223/1224265050795.html |url-status= live }}{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/despite-heartache-for-fans-and-players-the-harsh-reality-is-that-city-got-what-they-deserved-2076368.html|title=Despite heartache for fans and players, the harsh reality is that City got what they deserved|date=24 February 2010|work=Irish Independent|access-date=24 February 2010|archive-date=27 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100227215446/http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/despite-heartache-for-fans-and-players-the-harsh-reality-is-that-city-got-what-they-deserved-2076368.html|url-status=live}} Cork City fans entered the 2010 League of Ireland First Division with a new company under the name Cork City FORAS Co-op in the immediate aftermath of the winding up of the holding company CCIFC Ltd. The name of the club was restored on 1 June 2010 when a supporters' trust, FORAS, completed the purchase of the rights from Cork City Investments FC Ltd's liquidator. The team continued to compete in the League of Ireland as Cork City FORAS Co-op for the remainder of the season – though the club and most Irish media returned to calling the club Cork City FC, and supporters used this name during the entire period regardless.

Tommy Dunne (formerly assistant manager to Paul Doolin) was appointed first team manager, and oversaw the 2010 season. A number of players were called-up and played for the Ireland U23s,{{cite web|url=http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/3558/ |title=Republic of Ireland U23 1–2 England 'C' |access-date=27 May 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318021048/http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/3558/ |archive-date=18 March 2012 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.airtricityleague.com/index.php/about/press-office/2409-u23s-prepare-for-estonia-testl |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120720212755/http://www.airtricityleague.com/index.php/about/press-office/2409-u23s-prepare-for-estonia-testl |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 July 2012 |title=U23s prepare for Estonia test |access-date=9 October 2010 }} and others to the Ireland U21s.{{cite web|url=http://www.corkcityfc.net/home/2010/11/12/morrissey-called-up-to-under-21-squad/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101125010324/http://www.corkcityfc.net/home/2010/11/12/morrissey-called-up-to-under-21-squad/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=25 November 2010|title=Morrissey Called Up to Under 21 Squad|access-date=13 November 2010}}{{cite web|url=http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101397&catid=3&Itemid=11|title=King looks at home based players for Under 21 squad|access-date=13 November 2010|archive-date=29 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140429045120/http://www.fai.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101397&catid=3&Itemid=11|url-status=live}} Shane Duggan, and Graham Cummins were both named in the PFAI First Division Team of the Year, while Cummins won the PFAI First Division Player of the Year award{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/1021/1224281703779.html|title=PFAI Award Nominations 2010|access-date=22 October 2010|newspaper=The Irish Times|archive-date=24 October 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101024193136/http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2010/1021/1224281703779.html|url-status=live}}{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/ryan-scoops-pfai-award-2411461.html|title=Ryan scoops PFAI award|access-date=13 November 2010|work=Irish Independent|archive-date=9 November 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101109215013/http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/ryan-scoops-pfai-award-2411461.html|url-status=live}} and was joint top-scorer in the First Division with 18 league goals. Cork ultimately finished sixth in the First Division in 2010.

In 2011, the club won the First Division, on the last day of the season,{{cite web|url=http://www.airtricityleague.ie/matchzone/first-division/match-reports/300-series-30/3850-cork-stun-shels-to-claim-first-division-title |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120717141823/http://www.airtricityleague.ie/matchzone/first-division/match-reports/300-series-30/3850-cork-stun-shels-to-claim-first-division-title |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 July 2012 |publisher=Airtricityleague.ie |title=Cork stun Shels to claim First Division title |date=29 October 2011 }} securing promotion to the Premier Division. The team also reached the league cup final, which was won by Derry City.{{cite web |url= http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/6741/derry-win-ea-sports-cup |publisher= Extratime.ie |title= Derry Win EA Sports Cup |access-date= 22 May 2013 |archive-date= 3 July 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170703014633/http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/6741/derry-win-ea-sports-cup/ |url-status= live }} The club were knocked-out of the 2012 FAI Cup by Shamrock Rovers in the third round, and finished sixth in the 2012 Premier Division league competition.{{cite web |url=http://extratime.ie/leagues/2012/100/league-of-ireland-premier-division-2012/ |title=League Tables - League of Ireland Premier Division - 2012 |publisher=Extratime.ie |date=11 September 2014 |access-date=15 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621061042/http://www.extratime.ie/leagues/2012/100/league-of-ireland-premier-division-2012/ |archive-date=21 June 2017 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}

Results at the start of the 2013 season led to the removal of Tommy Dunne as manager by August,{{cite web |url=http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-league/2013/0803/466224-cork-city-end-dunnes-reign-as-manager/ |title=Cork City end Dunne's reign as manager – RTÉ Sport |publisher=RTÉ.ie |date=3 August 2013 |access-date=28 April 2014 |archive-date=3 December 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203015524/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-league/2013/0803/466224-cork-city-end-dunnes-reign-as-manager/ |url-status=live }} with Stuart Ashton overseeing the remainder of the season and a sixth-place finish. Former veteran player and record scorer John Caulfield was appointed manager in 2014, and oversaw unbeaten runs at the start{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-ie/news/3942/ireland/2014/04/28/4779681/airtricity-premier-division-team-of-the-week-healy-impresses |title=Airtricity Premier Division Team of the Week: Healy impresses as Cork extend unbeaten run |publisher=Goal.com |date=24 April 2014 |access-date=28 April 2014}} and end of the season – keeping pressure on league-leaders Dundalk.{{cite news | url= http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2014/1023/654449-premier-division-team-news/ | title= Dundalk and Cork face title showdown | publisher= RTÉ Sport | date= 24 October 2014 | access-date= 27 October 2014 | archive-date= 27 October 2014 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141027214024/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish/2014/1023/654449-premier-division-team-news/ | url-status= live }} However, despite pushing the title to a final day decider, Caulfield's side failed to pick up points from Dundalk and finished second in the 2014 Premier Division competition.{{cite web | url= http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-league/2014/1023/654386-dundalk-v-cork-city/ | title= Dundalk crowned Premier Division champions (Dundalk 2–0 Cork City) | publisher= RTÉ Sport | date= 25 October 2014 | access-date= 27 October 2014 | archive-date= 28 October 2014 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141028033118/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-league/2014/1023/654386-dundalk-v-cork-city/ | url-status= live }} The club were also runners-up in the 2015 season, again finishing second to Dundalk.{{cite news |url= http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/cork-city-nail-down-second-spot-362445.html |title= Cork City nail down second spot |date= 31 October 2015 |publisher= Irish Examiner |access-date= 1 November 2015 |archive-date= 23 November 2015 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20151123031926/http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/cork-city-nail-down-second-spot-362445.html |url-status= live }} This won them a place in the qualifying rounds of the UEFA Europa League, where they made it to the third round, their best European record since 1997. For the third consecutive year, Cork City finished second to Dundalk in the 2016 Premier Division. However, in November they beat Dundalk in the 2016 FAI Cup final after Sean Maguire scored a last minute extra time goal to win Caulfield his first major trophy as manager.{{cite news | url= http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/watch-drama-as-sean-maguire-pounces-at-the-death-to-win-fai-cup-for-cork-city-35192867.html | publisher= Independent News & Media | title= Drama as Sean Maguire pounces at the death to win FAI Cup for Cork City | date= 6 November 2016 | access-date= 7 November 2016 | archive-date= 8 November 2016 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20161108052514/http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/watch-drama-as-sean-maguire-pounces-at-the-death-to-win-fai-cup-for-cork-city-35192867.html | url-status= live }}

The 2017 season started with a 22-game unbeaten run,{{cite web | url = https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/1017/913084-cork-city-champs/ | publisher = RTÉ | title = Caulfield: Quick start won League for Cork City | date = 17 October 2017 | access-date = 17 October 2017 | archive-date = 17 October 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171017235748/https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2017/1017/913084-cork-city-champs/ | url-status = live }} however a number of less favourable results mid-season (and the departure of league top-scorer Sean Maguire to the UK and international duty){{cite web |url = https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/national-league/cork-city-aiming-to-finish-the-job-in-fitting-fashion-1.3232300 |publisher = Irish Times |title = Cork City aiming to finish the job in fitting fashion |date = 25 September 2017 |access-date = 17 October 2017 |archive-date = 18 October 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171018075051/https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/national-league/cork-city-aiming-to-finish-the-job-in-fitting-fashion-1.3232300 |url-status = live }} pushed City's "inevitable" championship win until later in the season.{{cite web | url = http://www.punditarena.com/football/aaron-ward/cork-city-have-been-crowned-sse-airticity-league-of-ireland-champions/ | publisher = Pundit Arena | title = Cork City have finally been crowned champions of the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland Premier Division tonight | date = 17 October 2017 | access-date = 17 October 2017 | archive-date = 18 October 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171018071142/http://www.punditarena.com/football/aaron-ward/cork-city-have-been-crowned-sse-airticity-league-of-ireland-champions/ | url-status = live }} Cork City were named 2017 League of Ireland Premier Division champions on 17 October 2017 - with several games in hand.{{cite web|url=http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/cork-city-finally-clinch-airtricity-premier-division-title-with-draw-at-damaged-turners-cross-36237863.html|title=Cork City finally clinch Airtricity Premier Division title with draw at damaged Turners Cross|date=17 October 2017|work=Irish Independent|access-date=18 October 2017|archive-date=13 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713173342/https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/cork-city-finally-clinch-airtricity-premier-division-title-with-draw-at-damaged-turners-cross-36237863.html|url-status=live}} The club completed its first league and cup 'double', by winning the 2017 FAI Cup Final a few weeks later on 5 November 2017.{{cite web | url = https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/cork-city-claim-the-clubs-first-double-while-international-influence-dominates-final-36291742.html | publisher = Independent News & Media | title = Cork City claim the club's first double while international influence dominates final | date = 5 November 2017 | access-date = 5 November 2017 | archive-date = 7 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171107020324/https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/cork-city-claim-the-clubs-first-double-while-international-influence-dominates-final-36291742.html | url-status = live }}

City started 2018 with a third successive President's Cup final win over Dundalk - in a game overshadowed by the death of former player Liam Miller, who died earlier in February 2018.{{cite web | url = https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/0211/939924-stunning-cork-comeback-sees-them-claim-presidents-cup/ | publisher = RTE | title = Stunning Cork comeback sees them power past Dundalk in Oriel | date = 11 February 2018 | access-date = 11 February 2018 | archive-date = 12 February 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005121/https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/0211/939924-stunning-cork-comeback-sees-them-claim-presidents-cup/ | url-status = live }} As with the preceding four seasons, Dundalk were Cork's main rivals in the 2018 League of Ireland Premier Division and 2018 FAI Cup,{{cite web | url = https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/0919/994751-statistics-behind-cork-and-dundalks-rivalry-for-ages/ | publisher = RTE | website = rte.ie | title = Statistics behind Cork and Dundalk's rivalry for the ages | date = 20 September 2018 | access-date = 30 December 2018 | quote = [historically] no rivalry has resulted in the top two places in the League being shared by two teams for four successive years [. But] This is the case for Dundalk and Cork City since 2014. [The] FAI Cup hegemony has [also] seen them be the first pair of teams to contest three consecutive finals | archive-date = 30 December 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181230130449/https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2018/0919/994751-statistics-behind-cork-and-dundalks-rivalry-for-ages/ | url-status = live }} with Dundalk ultimately winning both.{{cite web | url = https://www.buzz.ie/football/dundalk-double-crowned-fai-cup-champions-cork-city-305661 | publisher = Independent Star Ltd | website = buzz.ie | title = Dundalk do the double as they are crowned FAI Cup champions over Cork City | date = 4 November 2018 | access-date = 30 December 2018 | archive-date = 30 December 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181230081307/https://www.buzz.ie/football/dundalk-double-crowned-fai-cup-champions-cork-city-305661 | url-status = live }}

A series of poor results at the start of the 2019 season, saw the departure of John Caulfield as manager.{{cite web | url = https://www.the42.ie/candidates-to-replace-john-caulfield-4614886-May2019/ | publisher = Journal Media | website = the42.ie | title = Ex-Ireland international Healy among frontrunners to fill vacant Cork City role | date = 1 May 2019 | access-date = 1 May 2019 | archive-date = 1 May 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190501162219/https://www.the42.ie/candidates-to-replace-john-caulfield-4614886-May2019/ | url-status = live }} Neale Fenn was appointed as Caulfield's replacement in August 2019,{{cite web | url = https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/national-league/cork-city-confirm-neale-fenn-as-new-head-coach-1.3997747 | publisher = Irish Times | website = irishtimes.com | title = Cork City confirm Neale Fenn as new head coach | date = 26 August 2019 | access-date = 27 August 2019 | archive-date = 3 September 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190903175228/https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/national-league/cork-city-confirm-neale-fenn-as-new-head-coach-1.3997747 | url-status = live }} following a period where Frank Kelleher and John Cotter held interim management and coaching positions.{{cite web | url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/soccer/frank-kelleher-appointed-cork-city-manager-933879.html | publisher = Irish Examiner | website = irishexaminer.com | title = Frank Kelleher appointed Cork City manager | date = 30 June 2019 | access-date = 10 July 2019 | archive-date = 3 July 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190703065447/https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/soccer/frank-kelleher-appointed-cork-city-manager-933879.html | url-status = live }}{{cite web | url = https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/national-league/cork-city-set-to-appoint-neale-fenn-as-new-manager-1.3994565 | publisher = Irish Times | website = irishtimes.com | title = Cork City set to appoint Neale Fenn as new manager | date = 23 August 2019 | access-date = 27 August 2019 | archive-date = 3 September 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190903175331/https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/national-league/cork-city-set-to-appoint-neale-fenn-as-new-manager-1.3994565 | url-status = live }} Cork City finished the 2019 season in 8th position, with just 9 wins and 37 points.{{cite web | url = https://www.the42.ie/senior-quintet-set-to-leave-amid-cork-city-shake-up-4878729-Nov2019/ | website = the42.ie | title = Senior quintet set to leave amid Cork City shake-up | date = 4 November 2019 | access-date = 6 November 2019 | archive-date = 5 November 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20191105144247/https://www.the42.ie/senior-quintet-set-to-leave-amid-cork-city-shake-up-4878729-Nov2019/ | url-status = live }}

With five games remaining in the 2020 season, and the club at the bottom of the table with just 2 wins, Neale Fenn was replaced as manager by Colin Healy.{{cite web | url = https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/healy-takes-on-relegation-fight-with-cork-as-fenn-departs-his-dream-job-39603780.html | website = independent.ie | publisher = Independent News & Media | title = Healy takes on relegation fight with Cork as Fenn departs his 'dream job' | date = 9 October 2020 | access-date = 9 October 2020 | archive-date = 6 November 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211106201922/https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/healy-takes-on-relegation-fight-with-cork-as-fenn-departs-his-dream-job-39603780.html | url-status = live }} The club's relegation to the League of Ireland First Division was sealed on 24 October 2020, as their bottom of the table 10th-place finish was confirmed following a Finn Harps win over Bohemians.{{cite web | url = https://www.extratime.com/articles/25960/cork-city-suffer-relegation-to-the-first-division/ | website = extratime.com | title = Cork City suffer relegation from the Premier Division | date = 25 October 2020 | access-date = 1 June 2021 | archive-date = 27 October 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201027053800/https://www.extratime.com/articles/25960/cork-city-suffer-relegation-to-the-first-division/ | url-status = live }}

In late October 2020, the supporters' trust agreed to sell the club to Preston North End owner Trevor Hemmings through his company Grovemoor Limited.{{cite web | url = https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/1029/1174567-cork-city-supporters-vote-in-favour-of-sale-of-club/ | publisher = RTÉ | website = rte.ie | title = Cork City supporters trust vote in favour of sale of club | date = 29 October 2020 | access-date = 29 October 2020 | archive-date = 31 October 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201031063444/https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2020/1029/1174567-cork-city-supporters-vote-in-favour-of-sale-of-club/ | url-status = live }} However, in mid-December 2020, it was reported that the proposed sale would not progress, as Grovemoor Limited could not agree "terms on a lease agreement with the Munster Football Association" for the use of Turner's Cross.{{cite web | url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-40192725.html | publisher = Irish Examiner | website = irishexaminer.com | title = Cork City's purchase called off over lease agreement row | date = 17 December 2020 | access-date = 19 December 2020 | archive-date = 17 December 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201217174558/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-40192725.html | url-status = live }} Hemmings, who had previously "rescue[d] Cork City" by increasing the payments offered for several player sell-on clauses, died in 2021.{{cite web | url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40718784.html | publisher = The Echo | website = echolive.ie | title = Preston owner and Cork City supporter and saviour Trevor Hemmings passes away aged 86 | date = 12 October 2021 | access-date = 19 November 2021 | archive-date = 19 November 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211119104713/https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40718784.html | url-status = live }} Relegated to the first division for the 2021 season, the club finished in sixth place, outside the premier division promotion places.{{cite web | url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40732950.html | website = echolive.ie | publisher = The Echo | title = Cork City end the season on a high with win over John Caulfield's Galway United | date = 29 October 2021 | access-date = 19 November 2021 | archive-date = 19 November 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211119103548/https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40732950.html | url-status = live }}

After winning the 2022 LOI First Division title in October 2022, with "two games to spare", the club secured promotion back to the premier division for the subsequent season.{{cite web | url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40978982.html | publisher = The Echo | website = echolive.ie | title = Party time for Cork City fans in joyous scenes at Turner's Cross | date = 7 October 2022 | accessdate = 21 October 2022 | archive-date = 21 October 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221021083649/https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-40978982.html | url-status = live }} In late 2022, FORAS voted to transfer ownership of the club to businessman Dermot Usher, via a new company (Cathair Chorcaí 2022 FC Limited), subject to the execution of "deeds of surrender" on the call-option agreed with Grovemoor Limited in 2020. Liam Buckley was appointed as sporting director in early May 2023, and Colin Healy resigned as first team manager shortly afterwards.{{cite web | url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41131123.html | website = echolive.ie | publisher = The Echo | title = Colin Healy steps down as Cork City manager | date = 3 May 2023 | accessdate = 5 May 2023 | archive-date = 5 May 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230505185151/https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41131123.html | url-status = live }} In September 2023, Richie Holland was named manager.{{cite web | url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41236060.html | website = echolive.ie | title = Richie Holland takes over as Cork City manager for rest of the season | date = 28 September 2023 | accessdate = 23 October 2023 | archive-date = 6 November 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231106094005/https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41236060.html | url-status = live }} In November 2023, after finishing ninth and losing to an extra-time penalty in the 2023 playoff decider,{{cite web | url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41267380.html | website = The Echo | title = Cork City relegated after defeat to Waterford in playoff at Tallaght | date = 10 November 2023 | accessdate = 15 November 2023 | archive-date = 15 November 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231115145451/https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41267380.html | url-status = live }} Cork City were again relegated to the LOI First Division for the 2024 season.{{cite web | url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41268118.html | work = Irish Examiner | title = Relegated Cork City set to lose host of club's leading lights | date = 13 November 2023 | accessdate = 15 November 2023 | archive-date = 14 November 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231114221350/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41268118.html | url-status = live }}

Tim Clancy replaced Richie Holland as coach towards the end of 2023, and was first team manager at the start of the 2024 season.{{cite web|url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41308294.html | publisher = The Echo | website = echolive.ie | title = Cork City pay the penalty of fielding youthful side in Munster Senior Cup loss to Wilton |date = 13 January 2024 | accessdate = 11 February 2024 }} A "youthful" and "experiment[al]" Cork City side were knocked out of the 2023-2024 Munster Senior Cup by Wilton United at the last-16 stage. The club started the 2024 League of Ireland First Division season with a 17-game unbeaten run.{{cite web|url = https://www.corkcityfc.ie/blogs/news/match-report-athlone-town-1-0-city | work = corkcityfc.ie | title = Match Report: Athlone Town 1-0 City | date = 1 June 2024 | accessdate = 1 June 2024 }} In August 2024, with the club "closing on an immediate return" to the Premier Division, Cork City re-signed former players Ruairí Keating (released from St Patrick's Athletic) and Sean Maguire (released from Carlisle United).{{cite web|url = https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0806/1463682-former-ireland-international-maguire-returns-to-cork/ | website = rte.ie | title =Former Ireland international Maguire returns to Cork City | date = 6 August 2024 | accessdate = 6 August 2024 }} With six games to spare and after a 12-game unbeaten run, Cork City secured the First Division title and automatic promotion after a win against UCD in early September 2024.{{cite web|url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41471152.html | work = Irish Examiner | title = Cork City secure First Division title with win over UCD | date = 6 September 2024 | accessdate = 6 September 2024 }}{{cite web|url = https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2024/0906/1468771-cork-city-edge-ucd-to-ensure-early-promotion/ | website = rte.ie | title = Cork City seal early promotion back to Premier Division after edging past UCD | date = 6 September 2024 | accessdate = 6 September 2024 }}

Cork City started the 2025 Premier Division season with a 2-2 draw against Galway United.{{cite web|url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41575039.html | website = echolive.ie | title = Cork City pegged back by Galway on Premier Division return at Turner's Cross | date = 14 February 2025 | accessdate = 14 February 2025 }}

Until 2022, Cork City FC was owned by its supporters through a supporters' trust – the Friends of the Rebel Army Society (FORAS). FORAS came into existence during 2008,{{cite web | url = https://sportforbusiness.com/the-story-of-foras-cork-city-and-survival/ | website = sportforbusiness.com | publisher = Sport for Business | title = The Story of FORAS, Cork City and Survival | date = 2 November 2020 | accessdate = 26 March 2022 | archive-date = 12 May 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220512100642/https://sportforbusiness.com/the-story-of-foras-cork-city-and-survival/ | url-status = live }} when financial issues resulted in a period of examinership, and the club's then holding company was wound up in 2010.{{cite web|url= http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0222/corkcity1.html |publisher= RTÉ Sport | title= City are no more as deal collapses | date= 22 February 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100329014837/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0222/corkcity1.html | archive-date= 29 March 2010 }} FORAS entered a team into the 2010 League of Ireland First Division,{{cite web|url= http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0224/corkcityforas.html | publisher= RTÉ Sport | title= Cork City Foras prepare for new season |date= 24 February 2010 | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110605142523/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0224/corkcityforas.html | archive-date= 5 June 2011}} before re-acquiring rights to the name "Cork City Football Club",{{cite web|url=http://www.corkcityfc.net/home/index.php/2010/06/its-in-the-right-hands/ |publisher=Corkcityfc.net |title=News -It's in the Right Hands |date=1 June 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100604071927/http://www.corkcityfc.net/home/index.php/2010/06/its-in-the-right-hands/ |archive-date= 4 June 2010 |url-status=usurped }} and being promoted back to the premier division for the 2012 season.{{cite web|url= http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-league/2011/1029/286525-corkcity_shelbourne/ | title=Cork crowned champions at Tolka Park |publisher= RTÉ Sport |date=30 October 2011 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160305071310/http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/irish-soccer-league/2011/1029/286525-corkcity_shelbourne/ | archive-date= 5 March 2016 }} As of February 2022, the club remained within the ownership of the trust,{{cite web | url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-40812600.html | website = Irish Examiner | title = Frustrated Cork City chairman says Grovemoor takeover will be decided soon | date = 20 February 2022 | accessdate = 26 March 2022 | archive-date = 20 February 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20220220193140/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-40812600.html | url-status = live }} however in December 2022, FORAS members approved the transfer of ownership to businessman Dermot Usher, with 86% support for the proposal.

Cork City play their home games at Turners Cross – a 7,365 all-seater stadium on the southside of Cork City.{{cite web|url=http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Seating-Plan-TX.jpg|title=Turners Cross Seating Plan|work=Cork City FC|access-date=22 April 2014|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304121239/http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Seating-Plan-TX.jpg|url-status=live}} The stadium is rented, as part of a long-term agreement, from the Munster Football Association.{{cite web | url = https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/business-of-sport/arid-40981379.html | publisher = Irish Examiner | website = irishexaminer.com | title = Cork City secure use of Turner's Cross for next 20 years | date = 12 October 2022 | accessdate = 22 October 2022 | archive-date = 22 October 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221022010208/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/business-of-sport/arid-40981379.html | url-status = live }}

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{{see also|List of Cork City F.C. seasons}}

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12 – Club supporters (the 12th man)

As of 2024, technical staff members supporting the first team included:{{cite web|url = https://www.corkcityfc.ie/pages/cork-city-fc-mens-first-team | publisher = Cork City FC | website = corkcityfc.ie | title = Backroom Staff}}

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The club's colours largely reflected the traditional colours of association football in Cork, with green and white featuring heavily. Since the club's inception in 1984, the kits also featured a red trim – influenced in part by the traditional Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) colours of County Cork. Over the years, these base colours were worn in different combinations:{{cite web |url = http://www.corkcitykits.com/kitsindex.html |publisher = CorkCityKits.com |title = Cork City Kits - Kit Index |access-date = 15 November 2017 |archive-date = 24 February 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180224190924/http://www.corkcitykits.com/kitsindex.html |url-status = live }} originally green and white hoops in 1984, then white shirts with green and red trim in 1989.{{cite web|url = http://www.corkcityfc.ie/images/kits.gif | publisher = CorkCityFC.ie | title = Kits image | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070616140909/http://www.corkcityfc.ie/images/kits.gif |archive-date=16 June 2007 }}

In 1997, the club broke with tradition to use a red and white kit – similar to the Cork County GAA kits. Subsequently, the club reverted to the green and white theme in 2002, initially with white sidings rather than stripes, but eventually returning to green white and red stripes.

In 2004, when playing Intertoto cup opponents NEC Nijmegen, the referee deemed that both of Cork City's kits clashed with both of NEC's kits, and the club was forced to hurriedly source an alternative. The team ultimately wore borrowed all-white kits with a makeshift crest and sponsorship.{{cite web | url = http://www.corkcitykits.com/2004.html | publisher = CorkCityKits.com | title = Cork City Kits - 2004 | accessdate = 9 January 2023 | archive-date = 9 January 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230109155709/http://www.corkcitykits.com/2004.html | url-status = live }}

There was a recurring theme of black away kits – often with yellow trim – reflecting the kits of former Cork clubs. In 2004, a Cork XI selection featuring a number of City players faced Bolton Wanderers, wearing yellow and black. Black again became the colour of the team's away jersey in 2008, with a jersey from Danish maker Hummel.

In 2010, the club kept with tradition by wearing a green home kit with red and white trim manufactured by Hummel. The away kit for 2010 and 2011 was red with white trim, similar to Cork GAA kits. City wore red at home for the first time since the 2001/02 season on 10 September 2010 against Mervue United to show support for the Cork Gaelic footballers who were due to face Down in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final the following weekend.{{cite web|url=http://www.corkcityfc.net/home/2010/09/08/city-to-wear-red-on-friday/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120306145712/http://www.corkcityfc.net/home/2010/09/08/city-to-wear-red-on-friday/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 March 2012|title=City to Wear Red on Friday |date=8 September 2010|work=corkcityfc.net|access-date=8 March 2010}}

In November 2011, the club announced Umbro Ireland as the club's official kit partner.{{cite web |last=Release |first=Press |url=http://www.wnl.ie/newsdesk/articles/7012/cork-city-sign-umbro-kit-deal/ |title=Cork City sign Umbro kit deal - Extratime.ie - League of Ireland ! |publisher=Wnl.ie |access-date=15 November 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116101233/http://www.wnl.ie/newsdesk/articles/7012/cork-city-sign-umbro-kit-deal/ |archive-date=16 November 2016 |df=dmy-all }} For the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons, the club's official kit partner was Nike, with gear provided by Teamwear Ireland.{{cite web |author=Éanna Buckley |url=http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2014/09/30/kit-deal-agreed-with-teamwear-ireland/ |title=Kit Deal Agreed with Teamwear Ireland - Cork City Football Club |publisher=Corkcityfc.ie |access-date=15 November 2016 |archive-date=16 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161116022105/http://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2014/09/30/kit-deal-agreed-with-teamwear-ireland/ |url-status=live }} Starting from the 2018 season, the club's kit was supplied by Adidas.{{cite web | url = http://www.the42.ie/cork-city-will-be-back-in-adidas-kit-for-the-2018-season-3593836-Sep2017/ | publisher = The42.ie | title = Cork City FC will be back in adidas kits for the 2018 season | date = 12 September 2017 | access-date = 1 January 2018 | archive-date = 2 January 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180102013057/http://www.the42.ie/cork-city-will-be-back-in-adidas-kit-for-the-2018-season-3593836-Sep2017/ | url-status = live }} As of 2024, Adidas remained the kit provider.{{cite web|url = https://www.footballshirtculture.com/new-kits/cork-city-2024-adidas-home-kit.html | website = footballshirtculture.com | title = Cork City 2024 Adidas Home Kit | date = 18 November 2023 | accessdate = 6 April 2024 }}

File:Turners Cross Stadium Shed End Cork City v Dundalk 24 April 2015 1.JPG

Cork City have one of the biggest support bases in the League of Ireland, and for example in early 2017 had average attendances of between four and five thousand per home game, compared to a league average of approximately 1,500.{{cite web | url = http://www.extratime.ie/articles/18756/league-of-ireland-attendances-2017---gameweek-1-8/ | publisher = ExtraTime.ie | title = League of Ireland Attendances 2017 - Gameweek 1-8 | date = 15 April 2017 | access-date = 29 April 2017 | archive-date = 1 December 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171201035105/http://www.extratime.ie/articles/18756/league-of-ireland-attendances-2017---gameweek-1-8/ | url-status = live }} The club had an average attendance of 4,453 during the 2015 season, the highest in Ireland, and approximately 1,000 higher than the next highest averages.{{cite web |url = http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/14143/2015-league-of-ireland-attendances---the-story-so-far/ |publisher = ExtraTime.ie |title = 2015 League of Ireland Attendances - The Story so far |date = 27 April 2015 |access-date = 29 April 2017 |archive-date = 6 July 2017 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170706061207/http://www.extratime.ie/newsdesk/articles/14143/2015-league-of-ireland-attendances---the-story-so-far/ |url-status = live }} A 2020 survey indicated that Cork City had the highest number of supporters among League of Ireland clubs, and was the sixth highest supported football club in Ireland overall (between Chelsea and Barcelona).

"The Shed" is a section of seating in the Curragh Road stand which is home to Cork City's more vocal supporters and ultras group "Commandos 84". Before redevelopment, this was the location of the 'Shed End' terrace, which was knocked in 2005. The Family Enclosure is a specified area in the 'Donie Forde' stand, where families and children watch games in a less boisterous atmosphere than that of the Shed End. Commandos 84 were formed in 2004 with the aim of adding organised displays, noise and colour to the Shed with drums, flags, banners and pyrotechnics.{{fact|date=December 2024}}

While there has never been any significant rivalry between the clubs, the only other league side in the Cork area is Cobh Ramblers F.C. Cork City has had some historical rivalry with Dundalk, as the two were Ireland's two biggest clubs between 2014 and 2017.{{cite web | url = http://www.eveningecho.ie/corksport/Cork-Citys-rivalry-with-Dundalk-has-brought-the-best-out-of-both-clubs-1abea4b6-d6bd-4258-858a-0f124a8a20aa-ds | publisher = Evening Echo | title = Cork City's rivalry with Dundalk has brought the best out of both clubs | date = 9 November 2017 | access-date = 11 November 2017 | archive-date = 11 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171111205057/http://www.eveningecho.ie/corksport/Cork-Citys-rivalry-with-Dundalk-has-brought-the-best-out-of-both-clubs-1abea4b6-d6bd-4258-858a-0f124a8a20aa-ds | url-status = live }}{{cite web | url = http://www.the42.ie/alan-bennett-interview-13-february-2017-3237707-Feb2017/ | publisher = The42 | title = A complicated relationship in a rivalry like no other | date = 13 February 2017 | access-date = 11 November 2017 | archive-date = 11 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171111205327/http://www.the42.ie/alan-bennett-interview-13-february-2017-3237707-Feb2017/ | url-status = live }} As of 2017, games against Limerick F.C. were sometimes referred to as the 'Munster Derby'.{{cite web | url = https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/cork-city-continue-to-stutter-towards-title-but-limerick-earn-munster-derby-bragging-rights-36159952.html | publisher = Independent News & Media | title = Cork City continue to stutter towards title but Limerick earn Munster derby bragging rights | date = 22 September 2017 | access-date = 11 November 2017 | archive-date = 11 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171111212036/https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/cork-city-continue-to-stutter-towards-title-but-limerick-earn-munster-derby-bragging-rights-36159952.html | url-status = live }} Prior to 2010, this term was also sometimes applied to games against Waterford FC.{{cite web | url = https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2005/0804/195004-eircomleague/ | publisher = RTÉ | title = Cork meet Waterford in Munster derby | date = 14 June 2007 | access-date = 29 November 2017 | archive-date = 1 December 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043148/https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2005/0804/195004-eircomleague/ | url-status = live }}{{cite web | url = http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/long-back-for-waterford-458638.html | publisher = Irish Examiner | title = Long back for Waterford | date = 21 May 2010 | access-date = 29 November 2017 | archive-date = 1 December 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040155/http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/long-back-for-waterford-458638.html | url-status = live }} Rivalry has also existed with some Dublin clubs, such as Shamrock Rovers.{{cite web | url = http://www.the42.ie/john-caulfield-30-august-2017-3572221-Aug2017/ | publisher = The42 | title = City boss takes swipe at Rovers over 'gamesmanship' and 'lads who pretend to be hard' | date = 30 August 2017 | access-date = 11 November 2017 | archive-date = 12 November 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171112021152/http://www.the42.ie/john-caulfield-30-august-2017-3572221-Aug2017/ | url-status = live }} Following a game in May 2023, "disgusting" chants (which referred to his young son with leukemia) were directed from outside Cork City's ground at Shamrock Rovers' manager Stephen Bradley.{{cite web | url = https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/0527/1385984-cork-pub-identifies-those-responsible-for-bradley-abuse/ | website = rte.ie | title = Cork pub 'identifies' those responsible for Bradley chants | date = 27 May 2023 | accessdate = 27 May 2023 | archive-date = 27 May 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230527155050/https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2023/0527/1385984-cork-pub-identifies-those-responsible-for-bradley-abuse/ | url-status = live }}{{cite web | url = https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/speaking-about-a-sick-nine-year-old-is-disgusting-stephen-bradley-to-file-police-report-after-cork-fans-chant-about-ill-son-josh/a363482518.html | website = independent.ie | publisher = Irish Independent | title = 'Speaking about a sick nine-year-old is disgusting' – Stephen Bradley to file police report after Cork fans' chant about ill son Josh | date = 26 May 2023 | accessdate = 27 May 2023 | archive-date = 27 May 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230527013949/https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/speaking-about-a-sick-nine-year-old-is-disgusting-stephen-bradley-to-file-police-report-after-cork-fans-chant-about-ill-son-josh/a363482518.html | url-status = live }} The incident was condemned by local businesses and the club,{{cite web | url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41149054.html | website = echolive.ie | publisher = The Echo | title = Cork City to issue lifetime bans to supporters who abused Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley | date = 27 May 2023 | accessdate = 27 May 2023 | archive-date = 27 May 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230527075827/https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41149054.html | url-status = live }} and Bradley subsequently thanked the "genuine fans of Cork City" for their support.{{cite web | url = https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41152915.html | website = echolive.ie | publisher = The Echo | title = Cork City confirm lifetime bans for supporters who abused Stephen Bradley | date = 1 June 2023 | accessdate = 1 June 2023 | archive-date = 1 June 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230601180114/https://www.echolive.ie/corksport/arid-41152915.html | url-status = live }} The club issued lifetime bans to those involved.

Former fanzines have included "FourFiveOne",{{cite web | url = https://www.the42.ie/shelbourne-red-inc-5036227-Mar2020/ | website = the42.ie | title = The story behind Red Inc, the longest running fanzine in Irish football | date = 8 March 2020 | accessdate = 9 January 2023 | quote = He has also seen plenty of fanzines come and go in the League of Ireland [..including..] the long-running 'FourFiveOne' at Cork City | archive-date = 9 January 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230109154636/https://www.the42.ie/shelbourne-red-inc-5036227-Mar2020/ | url-status = live }} "No More Plastic Pitches",{{cite web|url = https://www.corkcityfc.ie/home/2010/08/24/buy-reflections-from-the-shed-online/| website = corkcityfc.ie | title = Buy "Reflections from the Shed" Online | date = 24 August 2010 | accessdate = 9 January 2023 }} and "I was out there once!" (IWOTO).{{cite web|url= http://www.iwoto.com | publisher= IWOTO.com | title= "I was out there once!" - an independent Cork City fanzine | archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080313024048/http://www.iwoto.com/ |archive-date= 13 March 2008}} and “Going Commando”

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