Colin Healy: "We worked very hard to get back into this division, now we need to step up."

Cork City make the long journey North to take on Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell on Friday night.

STEP UP: Cork City manager Colin Healy during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Cork City and Bohemians at Turner's Cross in Cork. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

After enduring a tough night on their return to the League of Ireland’s top tier, Cork City face a long, daunting trip to the Ryan McBride Brandywell to take on Derry City.

The Rebel Army started their 2023 Premier Division season in a disappointing manner as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Bohemians in front of a sold-out Turner's Cross.