Cork relegated to First Division as Shelbourne close in on European spot

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Jack Henry-Francis of Shelbourne celebrates

Cork City’s third Premier Division relegation in six seasons was confirmed with a flat performance in defeat to Shelbourne.

Given Shels’ three-day turnaround and City’s 10-day rest, one would’ve expected the visitors to be more susceptible to a lacklustre display in front of a season-low 1,611 crowd at Turner’s Cross.

Instead, Kerr McInroy put in a dominant performance, while Daniel Kelly handed the Reds the lead within three minutes.

Even after Seani Maguire gave City a late lifeline, Jack Henry-Francis condemned the Leesiders with his 88th-minute winner. That goal also pushed Shels back into the European places.

The last time the Leesiders s

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