"It’s with great sadness that my time at a truly great club, that I’ve had the privilege to serve for over 20 years of my life, has come to an end."

Avondale contested five finals from 2010 to 2014, losing the first one before going on to win the next four. However, only one Munster Senior League side in Cobh Wanderers have only reached the final since.

Cork City have made another addition to their squad for the 2019 season today.

John Caulfield has pledged his future to Cork City for the next two seasons after last night confirming a new deal with the club.

Republic of Ireland Amateur international team manager Gerry Davis has named a relatively inexperienced squad for the upcoming UEFA Regions Cup Finals in Turkey.

All-Ireland champions Michael Breen and Doireann O’Sullivan are among the 10 winners of the UCC Sports Star Awards, which will be presented at a ceremony tonight.

Alan Bennett’s tweet summed it up, didn’t it?

HOLDERS Crumlin United disposed of FAI Intermediate Cup specialists Avondale United for the second time in two seasons after coming away from Avondale Park with a hard fought 2-1 victory after extra-time on Saturday.

FAI Intermediate Cup

It’s the cup holders versus the all-time cup record-holders at Richmond Park tonight when St Patrick’s Athletic host Shamrock Rovers in the stand-out tie of a hectic FAI Cup second round weekend.

Limerick FC 1 Avondale United 0: A last-minute Shane Tracy penalty saw Martin Russell’s Limerick capture the Munster Senior Cup as they edged Avondale United 1-0 at a rain-soaked Askeaton yesterday.

The last time Cork City and Dundalk did battle, the league title was on the line on the final night of the 2014 season, with the Lilywhites crowned champions after a 2-0 win which will live long in the memory at Oriel Park.

Cobh Ramblers 1 Avondale United 2 (After extra-time)

Cork City will face Limerick in the Munster Senior Cup semi-final after putting six past Munster Senior League Division Two outfit Cobh Wanderers in Cobh on Saturday. 

FAI Intermediate Cup: A Roy Long-inspired Avondale United moved to within three games of an historic five FAI Intermediate Cup titles in-a-row after a deserved 3-1 win over College Corinthians in their fourth round clash at Avondale Park on Saturday.

MSL

Congrats to Damien Delaney on captaining Crystal Palace on Alan Pardew’s first Premiership game in charge at Crystal Palace. Also his deserving “man of the match” award.

MSL: A Peter Mooreland strike was enough to put College Corinthians three points clear at the top of the Beamish Stout Munster Senior League Premier Division after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over UCC at Corinthians Park on Saturday-

University College Cork (UCC) may have been awarded last year’s Munster Senior League (MSL) title at arbitration but the controversy is set to rumble on, with the aggrieved parties meeting next week to consider their next steps.

College Corinthians exacted quick revenge on neighbours Douglas Hall as the Castletreasure outfit advanced to the third round of the FAI Intermediate Cup with a 3-0 victory at Moneygourney on Saturday.

As a player, John Caulfield was involved in four title challenges with Cork City.

Finn Harps 4 Avondale United 1

Avondale United’s players wake up in Sligo today, having broken the back of one of the longest journeys in Irish football as they head for Ballybofey and an FAI Ford Cup quarter-final replay against Finn Harps.

Two-time winner of the FAI Ford Cup, former Ireland international Glen Crowe, will be the standout player in the St Mochta’s line-up when they visit Turner’s Cross tonight for an FAI Ford Cup second-round tie against Cork City (kick-off 7.45pm).

Avondale United continued their dominance of the FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup by claiming a record-equalling four titles in-a-row with a dominating display against UCD at Turner’s Cross yesterday.

Waterford United 2 Avondale United 1

John Caulfield admits he is taking a risk in becoming the new Cork City manager, but it was a chance he could not turn down.

Caulfield — City’s joint all-time top scorer with Pat Morley and the holder of the record number of appearances for the club — will be officially unveiled at a media event in the city this afternoon.

Last season’s runners-up Avondale United were given a major fright by Carrigaline United in the second round of the Munster Senior Cup before advancing 5-4 after extra-time at Avondale Park on Saturday.

Cork City 0 Celtic XI 2

Tolka Rovers 2 College Corinthians 2

Bluebell United 1 Avondale United 4

FAI UMBRO INTERMEDIATE CUP FINAL:

When Avondale United manager John Cotter delivers his team talk before Sunday’s FAI Intermediate Cup final, a special mention will be reserved for Declan Cahill.

He may be grounded by injury but it hasn’t stopped Irish rugby’s new flying winger from bagging an award.

Bohemians 1 Avondale United 0

Sligo Rovers moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier Division table with a 0-0 draw at St. Patrick's Athletic.

The glamour tie of the FAI Ford Cup third round pits Shamrock Rovers against Cork City in front of the RTÉ television cameras in Tallaght this evening, with an early kick off of 7.05pm.

FOR as long as he can remember, Chris Herlihy has been involved with football, and he credits it with keeping him mentally and physically active at 70 years.

FAI Intermediate Cup winners Avondale United progressed to the third round proper of the FAI Cup thanks to a 3-1 win over Kildrum Tigers in Donegal yesterday.

Leinster senior league side Cherry Orchard caused the shock of the FAI Ford Cup second round with a 2-0 win over Longford Town.

Munster Senior League duo Douglas Hall and Everton will be seeking to upset Airtricity League opposition in their FAI Ford Cup second round ties tomorrow.

Fermoy will be playing Premier Division football next season after defeating Carrigaline United 1-0 in the Munster Senior League First Division play-off decider at Carrig Park yesterday.

Munster Senior League champions Avondale United are favourites to lift a fifth FAI Umbro Intermediate Cup when they meet Cherry Orchard in a repeat of last year’s final at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow (3pm).