Cork close on title

SUDDENLY, it has all become crystal clear: Cork City will travel to Tolka Park next Saturday knowing that a win against Shelbourne will deliver the First Division title and promotion to the Premier Division.

Shels still have three games to play but even if they beat Salthill Devon today and Finn Harps on Tuesday, the chance to win the title will remain in City’s hands.

That is what is at stake for the Leesiders following last night’s results which saw Cork ensure at least a play-off place by beating Longford Town and then, courtesy of Limerick’s win in Gortakeegan, leapfrog Monaghan to go top of the table.