The best of enemies: Tensions run high as rivalry turns toxic

The relationship between rival managers John Caulfield and Stephen Kenny has been markedly strained this year, deteriorating rapidly as the season progressed.

More than a quarter of a century ago, Dundalk delivered a stunning blow to Cork City by wresting the league title away on the last day of the season with a win at Turner’s Cross.

Older Cork fans still grumble about how the ref waved play on after a 50-50 challenge by the Lillywhites’ Mick Shelley on City’s Pat Duggan in the build-up to Tom McNulty’s league-winning goal in 1991. The old Shed bayed for a whistle that day, but to no avail.