Cork City blow Athlone away early to climb to sixth

Barry Coffey, Cian Murphy and Dylan McGlade all got on the scoresheet

Barry Coffey of Cork City celebrates after scoring his side's first goal of the 3-1 win. Picture: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Cork City 3 Athlone Town 1

Cork City produced a brilliant first-half performance to power past Athlone Town, with Barry Coffey, Cian Murphy and Dylan McGlade all getting on the scoresheet. The victory sees the Rebel Army move into sixth place and stretched their unbeaten league run to seven games.