Cork United F.C. (1940–1948)
This article is about the defunct 1940s League of Ireland team. For the similarly named 1980s Cork United, see Albert Rovers F.C..
Full name | Cork United Football Club | |
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Founded | 1940 | |
Dissolved | 1948 | |
Ground | The Mardyke | |
League | League of Ireland | |
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Cork United Football Club was a League of Ireland club based in Cork from 1940 until 1948.
History
Cork United was formed in February 1940 upon the dissolution of Cork City. The new club took Cork City's place and that season's playing record in the League of Ireland.[1] The new club enjoyed a golden age in the early 1940s, winning five league titles, before disbanding and resigning from the league on 10 October 1948.[2] Another new club, Cork Athletic was immediately formed to take its place.
Honours
- League of Ireland: 5
- FAI Cup: 2
- 1940–41, 1946–47
- League of Ireland Shield: 2
- 1942–43, 1947–48
- Dublin City Cup: 2
- 1943–44, 1945–46
- Munster Senior Cup
- 1940–41, 1944–45 (Reserves), 1946–47
Season placings
Season | Position |
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1947–48 | 6th |
1946–47 | 4th |
1945–46 | 1st |
1944–45 | 1st |
1943–44 | 5th |
1942–43 | 1st |
1941–42 | 1st |
1940–41 | 1st |
1939–40 | 5th |
Notable former players
Ireland (FAI) internationals
Ireland (IFA) internationals
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Bill Hayes
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Owen Madden
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Sean McCarthy
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Jackie O'Driscoll
Great Britain international
League of Ireland Topscorers
The following Cork United players were the top goal scorers in the League of Ireland
Other sports
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Ned Courtney – played gaelic football for Cork
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Tommy Moroney – played rugby union for Munster
See also
References
- ↑ Niall Macsweeney (n.d.), A Record of League of Ireland Football 1921/2-1984/5. Basildon:Association of Football Statisticians.
- ↑ Niall Macsweeney (n.d.), A Record of League of Ireland Football 1921/2-1984/5. Basildon:Association of Football Statisticians.
- ↑ League of Ireland Topscorers Rsssf
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