Kevin Long's Cork City return imminent as centre-half quits Waterford

The 36-year-old won 17 Ireland caps between 2017 and 2020, coming back to Ireland as a free agent in March after being released by his last club, MLS outfit Toronto.
Kevin Long during the 2026 Club Orange Men's FAI Cup final match between Derry City and Waterford at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Kevin Long during the 2026 Club Orange Men's FAI Cup final match between Derry City and Waterford at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Tue, 10 Nov, 2026 - 21:20
John Fallon

Kevin Long’s return to his former club Cork City is imminent after the former Ireland defender confirmed his departure from Waterford.

The 36-year-old won 17 Ireland caps between 2017 and 2020, coming back to Ireland as a free agent in March after being released by his last club, MLS outfit Toronto.

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