Cork United F.C. (1940–1948)

This article is about the defunct 1940s League of Ireland team. For the similarly named 1980s Cork United, see Albert Rovers F.C.

Cork United

Full name	Cork United Football Club
Founded	1940
Dissolved	1948
Ground	The Mardyke
League	League of Ireland
Home colours

Cork United Football Club was a League of Ireland club based in Cork from 1940 until 1948.

History

Cork United was formed in February 1940 upon the dissolution of Cork City. The new club took Cork City's place and that season's playing record in the League of Ireland. The new club enjoyed a golden age in the early 1940s, winning five league titles, before disbanding and resigning from the league on 10 October 1948. Another new club, Cork Athletic was immediately formed to take its place.

Honours

• League of Ireland: 5
  • 1940–41, 1941–42, 1942–43, 1944–45, 1945–46
• FAI Cup: 2
  • 1940–41, 1946–47
• League of Ireland Shield: 2
  • 1942–43, 1947–48
• Dublin City Cup: 2
  • 1943–44, 1945–46
• Munster Senior Cup
  • 1940–41, 1944–45 (Reserves), 1946–47

Season placings

Season	Position
1947–48	6th
1946–47	4th
1945–46	1st
1944–45	1st
1943–44	5th
1942–43	1st
1941–42	1st
1940–41	1st
1939–40	5th

Notable former players

Ireland (FAI) internationals

Florrie Burke Ned Courtney Bill Hayes Owen Madden Johnny McGowan

Tommy Moroney Jackie O'Driscoll Frank O'Farrell Jack O'Reilly

Ireland (IFA) internationals

• Bill Hayes
• Owen Madden
• Sean McCarthy
• Jackie O'Driscoll

Great Britain international

• Kevin McAlinden

League of Ireland Topscorers

The following Cork United players were the top goal scorers in the League of Ireland

• Sean McCarthy: 1942–43 (16), 1943–44 (16), 1944–45 (26), 1947–48 (13)
• Paddy O'Leary: 1945–46 (15)

Other sports

• Ned Courtney – played gaelic football for Cork
• Tommy Moroney – played rugby union for Munster

See also

• League of Ireland in Cork city