Darragh Crowley thrilled to have signed a new contract with Cork City

Cork City FC have confirmed that Darragh Crowley has signed a new contract with the club.

The 26-year-old has featured over 170 times for the first team since making his debut in 2019 after stepping up from the club’s academy, with 35 appearances and three goals coming in the 2026 first division winning campaign.

Speaking in Bishopstown, Crowley said: “I’m delighted to have signed a new deal. 

"Being a Cork City player is something that I’m very proud of, and to be heading into my ninth season as a senior player, back in the Premier Division is great. 

"As a team, we were professional this season in doing what we needed to do to win the league, and we know that there’s a lot of hard work to ahead of the return to the Premier, but we’re all determined and will be making sure we’re ready for February.” 

City boss Barry Robson was pleased to have the Kinsale man tied down.

“Darragh has been great for us since I’ve come in. 

"He’s only 26, but he’s very experienced in the League of Ireland and knows what will be expected from him in the Premier Division. 

"Anyone that’s watched him play knows the kind of hard worker he is and how he gives everything for the Cork City shirt. 

"He understands what it means to represent Cork City FC. 

"He’s someone that will be important for us in 2027, and I’m happy to have him signed up.”

Cork City are also recruiting for the position of Strength and Conditioning Coach with the club's men's first team.

The requirements for the job are as follows

Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science (or related field), UKSCA Qualification (or equivalent: ASCA, UKSCA, ETC.), a strong understanding of the physiological, biomechanical and physical demands of elite football, Extensive experience delivering effective Strength & Conditioning and physical development programmes within elite sport (2+ years), Experience in working with GPS systems.

Experience in recording anthropometrics Understanding of long term athletic development and growth and maturation Responsibilities:

The new person will Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of the Strength & Conditioning and physical development philosophy for Cork City FC first team .

They will lead S&C and physical development planning processes, ensuring programmes are aligned with the game model and the individual needs of all players.

He or she will oversee the delivery of individualised physical development programmes, considering biological age, training history, physical qualities and football demands and they will also be responsible for the return to play programmes with injured players.

They will also the lead on strength and conditioning strategies, pre-training preparation, post-training recovery protocols, field-based conditioning, off-feet conditioning, and general physical performance support, with a predominant focus on sports science and pre-habilitation practices.

They will work closely with the medical department to identify key areas players need to address in their physical preparation, using both objective and subjective data in this process, and with the management of injured players.

They will also have to create and oversee training and matchday schedules for players and staff.

The club are also looking for a first team physio.