Cork’s game-to-game consistency across this spring’s Division 2 League campaign has given the players a massive psychological lift, captain Ian Maguire has said. Even in championship over the past four seasons, Cork have never managed to string together more than two consecutive wins. “I remember Cork winning Division 2 in 2009 and then going on to do three-in-a-row in Division 1, and that being such a great launchpad for that great team. “But from a Cork football perspective, just brilliant to be back in the top tier of league football. “John lives and breathes Cork football.

Source: Irish Examiner March 26, 2026 14:30 UTC