Cork City release rainbow kit in partnership with Belong To

Cork City men's first-team player Conor Drinan sporting the new kit.

Cork City have unveiled their new 3rd kit featuring a rainbow design across the club badge, sponsorship, Rebel Army Clothing logo and sleeves in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

The kit serves as a symbol of the club's dedication to diversity and aims to highlight Cork City's commitment to inclusion for all in sport, while providing tangible support to Cork’s LGBTQ+ youth.

The First Division leaders have also partnered with Belong To, the national organisation supporting LGBTQ+ youth aged 14-23, for the season. 

Amongst its extensive work, Belong To coordinates a national network of youth groups, provides training for teachers and youth workers, and offers vital crisis counselling and family support services.

This initiative is a continuation of Cork City’s long-standing support for inclusion. 

In 2019, the Rebel Army made history as the first League of Ireland club to show explicit support for the community with a special one-off Pride jersey.

Eva Mangan in the rainbow jersey.

The 2026 third jersey is available now at the Cork City FC shop in Douglas Village Shopping Centre and online at corkcityfc.ie .

Retailing at €60, a minimum of €5,000 from the sale of the jerseys will go directly toward supporting Belong To’s national youth services, crisis counselling, and educational initiatives.

Erika Ní Thuama, Community Co-ordinator at Cork City FC said: “We are delighted to release our 2026 third jersey in support of the LGBTQ+ community and in collaboration with Belong To. Cork has an especially diverse and vibrant community, and we tend to support our own. 

"As one of the first clubs in the League of Ireland to work with LGBTQ+ community in 2019, we felt it was important to reaffirm our commitment to inclusion for all within sport, as a player or a fan.” 

Belong To CEO Kieran O’Donovan added: “At Belong To, we know that visibility saves lives. Seeing the iconic Cork City FC colours side-by-side with the pride flag sends a powerful message to LGBTQ+ young people that they belong - not just in the stands, but in the heart of the sporting community. 

"We are incredibly proud to partner with the Rebel Army to champion an Ireland where every young person is safe and supported exactly as they are.”