Cork City edge 10-man Longford Town to move five points clear at the top

Second half goals from Conor Drinan and Darragh Crowley secured the three points.

Sat, 16 May, 2026 - 22:54

Jack McKay

Longford Town 0 Cork City 2

Far from the most convincing road win for the Rebel Army, but Cork City secured the three points as they edged out a Longford Town side that played the majority of this First Division contest at Bishopsgate on Saturday evening with 10 men.

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<p>HEIMIR TIME: Ireland's manager Heimir Hallgrímsson celebrates with fans after the match. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne.</p>

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