FORAS News

Seamus Casey RIP

Everyone at Cork City FC is saddened to learn of the passing of Seamus Casey, former club secretary. May he rest in peace.

Finbarr O’Shea RIP

Everyone at Cork City FC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of longtime supporter and volunteer, Finbarr O’Shea. Finbarr, known for his famous green Cork City flat cap, was a popular figure among football fans in Cork and beyond, and he will be sorely missed by all. Our thoughts are with Finbarr’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Update from Board of Management

Last Thursday, the 17th of December, the Board of Management of Cork City Football Club announced that Grovemoor Ltd., and its owner Mr. Trevor Hemmings, had informed us that due to being unable to agree terms on a lease agreement with the Munster Football Association (MFA), that Grovemoor Ltd would not be proceeding with their option to purchase Cork City Football Club at this time. As the Board had communicated to its members in October of this year, failure to secure investment vis-a-vis a full takeover of the football club would result in severe cuts across the club, particularly to...

Statement from Board of Management

Grovemoor Ltd has informed the Board of Management that due to being unable to agree terms on a lease agreement with the Munster Football Association (MFA), Grovemoor Ltd will not be proceeding with their option to purchase Cork City Football Club at this time. Friends of the Rebel Army Society Ltd (FORAS) will now be proceeding with our own plans for 2021 and implementing a budget which will give us a stable and sustainable team for the 2021 football season. We can confirm that FORAS has lodged a license application in accordance with the deadlines laid out by the Licensing...