Cork City’s success has been the story of a squad, a staff and a club – including the supporters

When it comes to Cork City and League of Ireland titles, it seems that twelve is the magic number.

The club won its first in 1993, its second in 2005 and now, another dozen years on, they have done it for the third time – and, notwithstanding a recent wobble or three, the glittering prize is richly deserved.

This season, in contrast to their previous triumphs, there were no protracted play-offs or final night drama to keep the faithful chewing their fingernails until the very last ball was kicked.