A polished performance lifts the Leesiders off the foot of the table and gives them vital momentum for Monday’s trip to Shamrock Rovers.

Leesiders’ boss says he wants to ‘build on what we have achieved this year’.

Cian Barbary and Cian Coleman got the goals as Cork beat neighbours Cobh.

John Caulfield insists the club should not rush into any decisions about its ownership despite current circumstances.

A JJ Lunney goal late on gave Waterford hope but John Cotter’s men held on for a 2-1 win on Friday.

The result severely harms Cork’s hopes of retaining the title.

Josh O’Hanlon, 22, previously had spells at Longford Town and Bournemouth.

It was a brilliant start to the week for the club, with City’s men and women’s teams competing in their FAI Cup finals on Sunday.

The Candystripes suffered through the pain of losing captain Ryan McBride in March.

Current holders Dundalk stand between Cork City and a first Premier Division title in 12 years tonight at Turners Cross.

Rodrigo Tosi and Shane Tracy were on the mark for the Shannonsiders as John Caulfield’s side lost again.

Rovers inflicted a third Premier Division defeat of the season on City, who continue their wait to be crowned 2017 SSE Airtricity League champions.

Elsewhere, there was a huge shock as Bluebell United knocked out Pat Devlin’s First Division side Cabinteely.

Rhys McCabe’s second half strike handed the Bit O’Red three precious points.

Leesiders were reduced to 10 men after Alan Bennett’s straight red card in the first-half.

Stephen Dooley’s goal proved the difference as John Caulfield’s side bounced back after defeat to Bohs.

Garry Buckley & Karl Sheppard were on target in a 2-1 win over Galway.

Former Cork City manager Pat Dolan was in high praise of striker Sean Maguire and believes the player deserves an international call-up.

St Pat’s had Owen Garvan sent-off after half-time tunnel clash.

Stephen Dooley and Jimmy Keohane were also on the mark for The Rebel Army.

Garry Buckley was also on target for John Caulfield’s side as they moved nine points clear.

League of Ireland legend Billy Woods discusses Kurt Cobain hair, the remarkable Arkaga years and his love for Cork City.

Stephen Elliott got off the mark for the hosts though.

The Cork City boss is hoping to guide the Leeside club to their first FAI Cup final win since 2007.

John Caulfield’s previously had three successive league draws against Sligo Rovers, Wexford Youths and Galway United.

Wexford Youths seemed set to claim all three points on Leeside thanks to Graham Doyle.

Ronan Curtis scored the only goal of the game while Greg Bolger was handed his marching orders at the Brandywell.

The 21-year-old proved the difference as the Rebel Army got their season off to a great start.

Peadar Healy has finalised his backroom staff for the forthcoming season.

Copa 90 are back with a look at Cork City FC.

John Caulfield will be happy with his night’s work.

John Caulfield’s side face Limerick at Turner’s Cross tomorrow.

You’ve been to Limassol and Cwmbran and you were optimistic about Kabia and Dobbs up front.

Billy Dennehy’s free-kick hands the Leesiders the advantage in an incredible title race.

Arsene Wenger and Karl-Heinze Rummenigge have both written to the club in advance of its anniversary on Saturday.

It’s been a long time coming for Cork City, but they’re ready for their return to the Premier Division. Tommy Dunne and Dan Murray fill us in.