Promotion now the goal for Dunne after final loss

CORK CITY and Derry City have a lot in common.

A few seasons ago both were staring into the abyss. Broke and broken they suffered the indignity of relegation to the First Division. For two proud clubs it was a devastating blow. But against all the odds both clubs survived. Now they are thriving.

Derry won the First Division last season and are in with a major shout of winning the Premier Division this season. Cork’s rebirth hasn’t been as spectacular but Tommy Dunne’s side are well placed to secure promotion to the Premier Division this season.