Cork City FC are in the news with developments concerning a former academy player and a backroom departure, all while the club continues its dominant First Division campaign. Mark O'Mahony has secured a new loan move and Kevin Murray has left his coaching role with the Cork senior football team.
Where has Mark O'Mahony moved on loan?
Former Cork City forward Mark O'Mahony has joined League One side Burton Albion on a season-long loan from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 21-year-old, who was born in Cork and started his career in the Cork City academy, will spend the rest of the 2026/27 campaign at the Pirelli Stadium. Yahoo Sports reported the move, which was completed late in the transfer window.
Burton head coach Gary Bowyer said he was pleased to bring the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international to the club. "We're really pleased to have Mark with us for the season," Bowyer told reporters. "It's great to add another attacking option to our squad, we look forward to working with him and continuing his development." O'Mahony made his senior debut for Cork City at 17, appearing 13 times before his move to England.
Why did Kevin Murray leave the Cork setup?
Cork football coach Kevin Murray has stepped away from his role with the county's senior management team. The 42 confirmed the news, which was announced at a Cork County Board meeting. Murray was a member of John Cleary's backroom staff and had been involved with the Cork senior camogie team and UCC football in the past.
Murray, who was part of the Cork senior hurling panel that won the All-Ireland in 1999, is currently assisting his brother Paudie with the St Finbarr's senior hurling team. His departure comes after Cork reached the All-Ireland football quarter-final this year and earned promotion from Division 2 to Division 1 in 2026.
How is Cork City performing in the league?
While these off-field stories develop, Cork City's on-pitch form remains formidable. The club sits first in the First Division with 68 points from 30 games, boasting a record of 21 wins, five draws, and just four losses. They have scored 62 goals and conceded only 26, giving them a commanding +36 goal difference.
City are currently 20 points clear of second-placed UCD, effectively securing promotion with six games to spare following a 1-1 draw with Bray Wanderers on September 4th. Their recent form shows they are unbeaten in five, with two wins and three draws in that sequence. Fans can track the team's progress and remaining matches on the club's standings and fixtures pages.
What is next for Cork City?
The immediate focus for Tim Clancy's side is a local derby against Cobh Ramblers at Turner's Cross on September 11th. Cobh currently sit fifth in the table, making this a significant fixture as City look to maintain their unbeaten run. With promotion already mathematically secured, the squad will be aiming to build momentum ahead of their return to the Premier Division. Supporters can view the full squad available for the run-in on the official squad page. The team faces Cobh Ramblers at home this Friday.
